Lease Operator II or III

Job Title

Lease Operator II or III

Level II: $39.50/hr

Level III: $47.40/hr

Coyanosa – Weatherby Road

14/14 – Nights

Must be available for callout as situations dictate.

ASAP

September 25, 2026

One year from starting

Safety Sensitive

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 new-facility startup and operations experience are highly desirable.

• Responsible for personal safety and the safety of co-workers. 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 correct 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 ensure the operating area is safe for specific maintenance activities.
• Performs process-monitoring activities, including gauging tanks, reading meters, accurately recording data, taking product samples, monitoring differential pressure and chemical-injection rates, and checking for leaks, freezing, and overheating.
• 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.
• Keeps the company vehicle maintained and in good working condition.
• Coordinates oil sales and saltwater hauling as necessary.
• Maintains accurate electronic or paper gauge sheets and documents reasons for production changes.
• Checks control-valve positions to ensure valves are correctly positioned.
• Performs basic equipment maintenance, including adding lubricating oil 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 needed.
• Performs winterization and summerization of equipment to maximize equipment efficiency.
• Monitors field equipment using electronic test equipment, including handheld monitors and computer-monitoring systems.
• Inspects safety valves, fire extinguishers, fire hoses, breathing apparatus, and other safety equipment.
• Participates in the continuous improvement of all assigned aspects of the business.
• Understands and performs work according to environmental policies and procedures.
• Executes work in a manner that eliminates or minimizes environmental impacts, including flaring emissions and oil spills.
• Assigns high priority to resolving environmental problems.
• Understands and follows all work rules while continuously improving job knowledge and skills.
• Demonstrates reliable attendance and the ability to work independently where appropriate.
• Supports the team in…