Lease Operator ; Range
Listed on 2026-08-30
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Manufacturing / Production
Machine Operator, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Production Associate / Production Line
Location: Pinedale
Job Details
Job Location:
Field Office - Pinedale, WY 82941
Position Type:
Full Time
Education Level: High School
Salary Range: $52,571.20 - $96,202.00
Salary
Travel Percentage :
Negligible
Job Shift: Day
Job Category:
Other
Under the general supervision of the Lead Operator, the Lease Operator 1 performs basic operational duties to support safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible production operations. This role is responsible for conducting daily operational checks of assigned wells and production facilities, ensuring safety devices are functional, monitoring well performance trends, and assisting with optimization efforts. The Lease Operator 1 operates compressors, monitors fluid levels and temperatures to minimize downtime, performs minor equipment repairs, and maintains housekeeping standards.
Work schedules may include overtime, night shifts, and day shifts as assigned.
- Safely operate and maintain lease equipment and production facilities in an efficient and environmentally sound manner
- Perform basic operating tasks including tank gauging, operating three-phase separators, line heaters, valves, maintaining tank seals and seal records
- Accurately enter daily production data into Prod View
- Complete facility and compressor inspections
- Monitor wells and compressors in Cygnet to maximize production
- Monitor environmental controls (e.g., flares) in Cygnet to ensure proper operation
- Understand plunger lift systems and assist with well optimization
- Minimize downtime and operating costs while ensuring oil remains marketable by monitoring water cut and BS&W
- Use appropriate safety equipment and comply with all company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
- Monitor crude oil production and sales and assist with BLM oil sales audits as needed
- Ensure proper routing of oil and water to designated tanks
- Maintain daily, weekly and monthly production reports
- Perform minor surface equipment repairs under supervision
- Manage fluid inventory at production facilities
- Work extended hours and overtime as required, in accordance with company policy
- Follow surface safety equipment guidelines and report equipment malfunctions
- Maintain positive, respectful working relationships across all teams
- Support a work environment aligned with the company’s Purpose, Vision, and Core Values
- Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned to support departmental and company objectives
None
Qualifications Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities- Safely operate production and compression facilities, and be able to pig pipeline laterals as required
- Demonstrated safe work behaviors and practices
- Basic computer proficiency with various software programs
- Maneuver heavy objects
- Responsible for securing and maintaining all company-issued equipment (e.g., vehicles, computers, test equipment)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Professional integrity, accountability, and attention to detail
- Read, write, and follow directions clearly
- Safely operate a vehicle in all weather conditions in rural and open-range environments during all seasons of the year
- Understanding of safe operation of high-pressure and high-temperature equipment
- Willingness to work under supervision
- Must be clean-shaven and able to wear a full-face respirator
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid driver’s license
- Previous experience in Oil and Gas Exploration & Production
- 2 years’ experience in Oil and Gas Production and Optimization
- None
- Individual contributor with direct impact on field operations and production performance
- Up to 5%, as business requires
Physical Demand
NA
Rare 0-30%
Occasional 30-60%
Frequent 60-90%
Constant 90-100%
Weight
Standing
X
Walking, on uneven surfaces
X
Sitting
X
Lifting
X
Up to 80 lbs.
Carrying
X
Up to 80 lbs.
Pushing
X
Pulling
X
Climbing
X
Balancing
X
Stooping
X
Kneeling
X
Crouching
X
Crawling
X
Reaching
X
Handling
X
Grasping
X
Feeling
X
Talking
X
Hearing
X
Repetitive Motions
X
Eye/…
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