Lease Operator III

Location: Garden City

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Specific Responsibilities

Lease Operator III is responsible for gauging, reporting, maintaining and operating properties on a daily basis, using the skills he/she possesses to maximize production while maintaining the beliefs and core values of Apache Corporation.

• Gauge production on assigned wells, and report gauge readings, downtime and other pertinent well information to district office.
• Perform lease maintenance such as minor surface pump and production equipment repairs and adjustments; trim weeds, clean up trash, etc.; change stuffing boxes, grease pumping units, service lease equipment, etc.
• Note problems and/or recommend courses of actions to supervisor in order to decrease costs and increase production.
• Assist in witnessing meter calibrations; monitor rates and pressures on injection and disposal wells; make necessary adjustments; monitor chemical use; shoot fluid levels as required and test safety systems daily to maximize daily production.
• Assist with downhole pump changes, tubing replacement, etc. on artificially lifted wells; assist with pump and compressor maintenance such as oil changes, obtaining oil sample for analysis, pulling compressor valves, tests and repairs.
• Perform work in a manner that ensures the secure and environmentally safe operation of all wells and leases for which pumper is responsible.
• Conduct other tasks as required by supervisor which are unique to the assigned geographic area.

Specific Responsibilities

Lease Operator III is responsible for gauging, reporting, maintaining and operating properties on a daily basis, using the skills he/she possesses to maximize production while maintaining the beliefs and core values of Apache Corporation.

• Gauge production on assigned wells, and report gauge readings, downtime and other pertinent well information to district office.
• Perform lease maintenance such as minor surface pump and production equipment repairs and adjustments; trim weeds, clean up trash, etc.; change stuffing boxes, grease pumping units, service lease equipment, etc.
• Note problems and/or recommend courses of actions to supervisor in order to decrease costs and increase production.
• Assist in witnessing meter calibrations; monitor rates and pressures on injection and disposal wells; make necessary adjustments; monitor chemical use; shoot fluid levels as required and test safety systems daily to maximize daily production.
• Assist with downhole pump changes, tubing replacement, etc. on artificially lifted wells; assist with pump and compressor maintenance such as oil changes, obtaining oil sample for analysis, pulling compressor valves, tests and repairs.
• Perform work in a manner that ensures the secure and environmentally safe operation of all wells and leases for which pumper is responsible.
• Conduct other tasks as required by supervisor which are unique to the assigned geographic area.

Qualifications & Experience

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications and experience:

• High school diploma
• 6+ years of relevant experience
• Must have a general knowledge of safe oil and gas production operations.
• Must have an interest in gaining knowledge of engineering principles and an understanding of subsurface and surface equipment and operations.
• Must be able to perform simple mathematic calculations, have good mechanical aptitude, good writing skills and have a good safety and driving record.
• Demonstrated proficiency with PC based computer applications.

Competencies

The successful candidate should demonstrate and exhibit the following core competencies:

• Communication:
  Writes, speaks, and presents information effectively and persuasively across communication setting;
• Results:
  Pursues work with energy, drive, and results orientation to positively impact Apache's business success;
• Collaboration:
  
  Works in partnership with others and encourages different perspectives, while building and maintaining trust; and
• Culture:
  Willingness and ability…