Lease Operator I or II

• Maintain personal safety and the safety of co-workers at all times
• Follow and enforce all company safety rules, procedures, and policies
• Issue Safe Work Permits, requiring strong knowledge of current operating conditions, chemical hazards, personnel safety, and process risks
• Perform gas testing as required to confirm safe conditions for maintenance activities
• Inspect and maintain safety equipment, including safety valves, fire extinguishers, fire hoses, breathing apparatus, and related equipment
• Perform all work in compliance with environmental policies, minimizing impacts such as flaring emissions and oil spills
• Serve as the primary operations contact for assigned facilities
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of process flow, basic chemistry, unit line-ups, isolation points, and safety systems
• Monitor and optimize process performance using computer systems, SCADA, and generated schematics
• Conduct routine field inspections using sight, hearing, smell, and touch to ensure proper equipment operation
• Monitor tanks, meters, pressures, temperatures, levels, flows, vibration, and chemical injection rates
• Collect and record accurate operating data, including product sampling and gauge readings
• Adjust local process parameters (temperature, pressure, flow, etc.) to maintain product specifications
• Diagnose and respond to alarms, utilizing data trending and SCADA tools
• Perform basic equipment maintenance, including: Adding lube oil and water
• Tightening valve packing
• Replacing filters and steam traps
• Clearing blocked equipment
• Check and verify control valve positioning
• Perform winterization and summerization to ensure maximum equipment efficiency
• Monitor equipment using electronic test equipment, handheld monitors, and computer-based systems
• Maintain company vehicle in safe, working condition
• Coordinate oil sales and saltwater hauling as required
• Communicate regularly with Production Foreman regarding operating conditions, changes, and required actions
• Maintain accurate electronic or paper gauge sheets and document reasons for production variances
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to operations, safety, and efficiency
• Work independently when required while supporting overall team objectives
• Demonstrate reliable attendance and a strong work ethic

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in a closely related oil & gas operations role
• Ability and willingness to work rotating shifts
• Availability for call-outs as operational needs dictate
• Physically capable of lifting over 50 lbs and climbing ladders and stairways
• Ability to use Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and other safety detection equipment
• Hands-on experience operating, maintaining, and repairing oil & gas surface equipment
• Strong troubleshooting skills for diagnosing and resolving equipment and process alarms
• Experience with SCADA systems and data trending
• Comfortable working independently, especially during night shifts (reduced paperwork)
• Computer proficient with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural team environment

Candidates with prior experience in new facility start-ups and ongoing operations are highly desirable

Health, Dental, Vision & 401(k)