Lease Operator I

• Maintain personal safety and ensure the safety of all team members
• Follow and enforce all company safety policies and procedures
• Issue Safe Work Permits and assess chemical, personnel, and process risks
• Perform gas testing to ensure safe working conditions
• Inspect safety equipment (valves, extinguishers, breathing apparatus, etc.)
• Execute work in compliance with environmental policies, minimizing emissions and spills
• Serve as the primary operations contact for assigned facilities
• Understand process flow, unit chemistry, and safety systems
• Monitor systems using computer data, schematics, and field instruments
• Conduct routine inspections using sight, sound, smell, and touch
• Record operational data (gauge readings, pressure, flow rates, etc.)
• Collect product samples and monitor injection rates
• Identify and respond to leaks, freezing, overheating, and abnormal conditions
• Adjust process parameters (temperature, pressure, etc.) to maintain optimal performance
• Perform basic equipment maintenance (lubrication, tightening, filter changes, etc.)
• Conduct visual maintenance by checking key performance indicators
• Inspect and verify control valve positions
• Carry out seasonal equipment preparation (winterization/summerization)
• Maintain company vehicle in safe working condition
• Coordinate oil sales and saltwater hauling activities
• Maintain accurate production and gauge records
• Communicate regularly with the Production Foreman regarding operations
• Support continuous improvement initiatives
• Use handheld monitors and electronic equipment to monitor field operations
• Utilize company-provided gas monitor, computer, and phone

• High School Diploma (required)
• College degree or trade certification preferred
• Prior experience in a similar operations or production role
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work rotating shifts and respond to call-outs as needed
• Comfortable working in a multi-cultural environment
• Knowledge of oil & gas surface equipment operations and maintenance
• Strong computer skills and effective communication (written and verbal)
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs
• Able to climb ladders and stairs regularly
• Capable of using Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and safety equipment

Experience in new facility start-up and operations

• Dental
• Health
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Company-provided gas monitor, computer, and phone
• Opportunity to work on large-scale facility start-ups
• Hands-on experience with advanced operational tools and systems
• Safety-focused, team-oriented work environment