Lease Operator

Position: Contract to Hire

Overview:
Jetta Operating Company, Inc. is a privately held oil and gas company headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. With over 30 years of industry experience, we operate field offices in West Texas, North Texas, and Eastern Kentucky. Additionally, Jetta operates over 700 active wells across multiple U.S states.

We pride ourselves on our commitment to our core values of Integrity, Equanimity, Perseverance, Creativity, and Curiosity. We live out these core values in a culture that prioritizes respect, teamwork, and the well-being of our employees, and furthermore by offering competitive compensation and benefits programs.

Position Summary:

Works closely with production staff conducting well activities near the Barstow / Pecos area of West Texas.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Daily, perform full walk around wells & facilities & reports, via entry to EVIN system, any wells down, leaks or spills.
• Submit timely reports to various field leadership team members.
• Pump and gauge one or multiple routes under direct supervision of more experienced production staff.
• Limited maintenance and repair responsibility at battery and wellhead.
• Responsible for maintenance, safety, and overall condition of assigned company vehicle.
• Communicate well with team leaders or other persons on staff.
• Willing to work long hours or cover other routes when needed.
• Provide additional support to field leadership team members as needed.

Required Skills:

• Must be willing to assist and, at times, train less experienced Lease Operators.

Desired skills:

• Three (3) years of experience as an oil and gas Lease Operator is preferred.

Education and Experience:

• No minimum education requirements, however, H.S. Diploma or GED is preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as an oil and gas Lease Operator.
• Demonstrated ability to comprehend, retain, and comply with verbal and written driver safety standards established by Jetta, and monitored through company vehicle safety monitoring program.
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years’ driving experience.
• Must have and maintain a valid and unexpired Texas Driver License

Physical Requirements:

• Wear personal protective equipment, including but not limited to hard hat, steel-toed safety shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, goggles, and full body fireproof uniform
• Ability to comprehend, remember, and follow verbal and written directions and comply with company policies, procedures and standard
• Ability to work in noisy environments
• Climbing 16’ or 25’ stairs
• Frequently lift, up to 50 lbs. individually and up to 100 lbs. with assistance.
• Occasionally working in severe weather conditions including extreme hot and cold temperatures
• Muddy and wet conditions are frequent
• H2S Certification will be required within 90 days of employment; company provides training

Benefits:

We value our employees and offer not only a comfortable and energetic place to work, but a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.

• 401(k) / Roth 401(k) with Company Match and 100% Vesting at Entry Date
• Paid Time Off – (PTO)
• Nine Paid Holidays
• Medical – PPO and High-Deductible Plan (HSA with Company Contributions)
• Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Pregnancy – Related Medical Leave Policy
• Paid Parental Leave Policy
• Bereavement Leave
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Educational Assistance Program
• Health Club Reimbursement

EOE Statement:

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.