Lease Operator II or III

Job Title

Lease Operator II or III

Lease Operator II: $39.50/hr

Lease Operator III: $47.40/hr

Big Lake, TX 76932 – Permian Basin

Nights – 7 days on/7 days off, 6:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m.

Must be available for callouts as operational needs dictate.

ASAP

One year from start date

Responsible for the safe and efficient operation, monitoring, and maintenance preparation of wells, processing units, and related facilities. This position requires a strong focus on oil, gas, and water separation facility operations, along with major utilities and secondary expertise across all operations.

This is a large project that includes on-site facility startup and the use of operating tools, procedures, work-permitting processes, and training. Candidates with experience in new-facility startup and operations are highly desirable.

Responsible for the safe and efficient operation, monitoring, and maintenance preparation of wells, processing units, and related facilities. This position requires a strong focus on oil, gas, and water separation facility operations, along with major utilities and secondary expertise across all operations.

This is a large project that includes on-site facility startup and the use of operating tools, procedures, work-permitting processes, and training. Candidates with experience in new-facility startup and operations are highly desirable.

• Responsible for personal safety and the safety of coworkers. Follows and enforces all safety rules.
• Serves as the primary operations contact for assigned facilities.
• Understands process flow, basic chemistry associated with the unit, major lineups, and all unit safety equipment, including isolation points.
• Reviews computer data and computer-generated schematics to ensure processes are optimized.
• Physically inspects and monitors equipment and work areas using sight, hearing, smell, and touch to ensure proper operation.
• Issues Safe Work Permits, requiring a high degree of proficiency regarding current operating conditions and the chemical, personnel, and process-safety risks associated with the operating unit.
• Performs gas testing as necessary to confirm that operating areas are safe for specific maintenance activities.
• Performs process-monitoring activities, including gauging tanks, reading meters, accurately recording data, collecting product samples, monitoring differential pressure and chemical-injection rates, and checking for leaks, freezing, overheating, and other abnormal conditions.
• Performs visual maintenance by checking critical performance parameters such as temperature, pressure, level, flow rate, and vibration to ensure equipment remains within its defined operating envelope.
• Adjusts local process parameters, including temperature and pressure, to maintain product specifications within the optimal operating window.
• Maintains the company vehicle in good working condition.
• Coordinates oil sales and saltwater hauling as necessary.
• Maintains accurate electronic or paper gauge sheets and documents the reasons for production changes.
• Checks control-valve positions to ensure valves are correctly positioned.
• Performs basic equipment maintenance, including adding lubricant or water, tightening valve packing, changing filters and steam traps, and clearing equipment.
• Communicates with the Production Foreman to remain informed of existing process conditions and report any changes made or required.
• Performs winterization and summerization of equipment to maximize operating efficiency.
• Monitors field equipment using electronic testing equipment, handheld monitors, and computerized monitoring systems.
• Inspects safety valves, fire extinguishers, fire hoses, breathing…