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Lease Operator I

TG Natural Resources LLC
Carthage, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 8/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/20/2026
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Description

The Lease Operator I is responsible for the safe, efficient daily operation of the company’s natural gas system. This entry-level role receives training to perform troubleshooting, routine maintenance, and equipment start-up activities.

Requirements

  • Travel to assigned locations to gather, record, and report relevant information, including gauges, fluids, pressures, production, and related operational data, in an accurate and consistent manner.
  • Inspect locations for leaks, spills, and potential issues. Notify immediate supervisor promptly of relevant issues or significant production loss.
  • Ensure proper reporting of production and downtime.
  • Maintain proper production rate throughout the system.
  • Ensure compliance with all Environmental, Health and Safety requirements.
  • Effectively communicate with land owners to maintain a productive relationship.
  • Once fully trained, troubleshoot, repair, and correct issues as necessary.
  • Record daily production and process all paperwork, inspections, timecards, and expense reports in a timely manner.
  • Follow all company and regulatory agency rules and regulations.
  • Respond timely to unscheduled callouts outside of normal business hours when required.
  • Perform all other duties required for which the employee is qualified and trained.

Qualifications

  • Oilfield experience is a plus but not required.
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Competency with Microsoft Excel and Outlook required.
  • Must be able to perform simple daily tasks with hand tools.
  • Must have valid driver’s license.
  • A steady work history and strong work-ethic
  • Goal driven/forward thinking
  • Ability to learn and retain task knowledge

Physical Demands and Exposures

  • Work is regularly performed in outside weather conditions, including rain and extreme cold and heat, near moving mechanical parts; exposure to high wind, ice, snow, wet and/or humid conditions, vibration, and dust is expected.
  • Exposure to noise levels requiring the use of hearing protection
  • Prolonged sitting, standing, walking
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
  • Ability to individually lift: Maximum 100 lbs.
  • Possible exposures to gas/ liquid hydrocarbons and salt water.

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