Description:
The Lease Operator I is responsible for the safe, efficient daily operation of the company’s natural gas system. This entry-level role receives training to perform troubleshooting, routine maintenance, and equipment start-up activities.
Requirements:
- Travel to assigned locations to gather, record, and report relevant information, including gauges, fluids, pressures, production, and related operational data, in an accurate and consistent manner.
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Inspect locations for leaks, spills, and potential issues. Notify immediate supervisor promptly of relevant issues or significant production loss.
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Ensure proper reporting of production and downtime.
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Maintain proper production rate throughout the system.
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Ensure compliance with all Environmental, Health and Safety requirements.
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Effectively communicate with land owners to maintain a productive relationship.
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Once fully trained, troubleshoot, repair, and correct issues as necessary.
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Record daily production and process all paperwork, inspections, timecards, and expense reports in a timely manner.
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Follow all company and regulatory agency rules and regulations.
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Respond timely to unscheduled callouts outside of normal business hours when required.
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Perform all other duties required for which the employee is qualified and trained.
Qualifications
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Oilfield experience is a plus but not required.
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High school diploma or equivalent required.
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Competency with Microsoft Excel and Outlook required.
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Must be able to perform simple daily tasks with hand tools.
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Must have valid driver’s license.
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A steady work history and strong work-ethic
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Goal driven/forward thinking
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Ability to learn and retain task knowledge
Physical Demands and Exposures
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Work is regularly performed in outside weather conditions, including rain and extreme cold and heat, near moving mechanical parts; exposure to high wind, ice, snow, wet and/or humid conditions, vibration, and dust is expected.
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Exposure to noise levels requiring the use of hearing protection
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Prolonged sitting, standing, walking
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Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
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Ability to individually lift: Maximum 100 lbs.
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Possible exposures to gas/ liquid hydrocarbons and salt water.
