Lease Operator I

Date: Sep 3, 2026

Location: Sayre, PA, US, 18840

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Company: Expand Energy

Our core values — Stewardship, Character, Collaborate, Learn, Disrupt — are the lens through which we evaluate every business decision. As a dynamic, growing company that offers extremely competitive compensation and benefits, our employees are our most valued assets and the foundation of Expand's performance among our E&P competitors.

We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team. We realize that, historically, underrepresented groups feel the need to be 100% qualified in order to apply. If you meet any combination of our requirements, we encourage you to apply. We strive to hire people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger.

Job Summary

This entry level position is responsible for optimizing production from assigned wells under general supervision of a supervisor or more experienced pumper, using basic skills to complete routine assigned tasks in order to maximize well production.

Candidates must reside or be willing to relocate within a 50-mile radius of the Sayre Field Office (14 Chesapeake Lane, Sayre, PA 18840) to be considered for this position.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Makes routine checks on all well sites according to schedule

Monitors production equipment, compressors, wellheads, dehydrators and meters

Manages daily fluid production; gauge and record oil and water tanks; record all seal records

Participates in periodic well review meetings with foreman, techs, and production engineer

Analyzes production related problems and work with foreman, techs, production engineer, and any other relative personnel to troubleshoot

Submits daily data and turn in all reports and tickets on a timely basis

Inspects lease sites, ensure they are clean and maintained; check for spills and fluid leaks

Routinely inspects pumping units, compressors, and other equipment; ensure they are well maintained

Provides relief pumping when needed

Communicates regularly with production foreman and relief pumper

Ensure company provided vehicle is well maintained and cleaned

Performs light maintenance on equipment

Performs all duties in accordance with Expand's Environmental, Health and Safety Guidelines

Completes Lease Operator training as directed

Performs other duties as assigned

Job Specific Skills

Basic understanding of gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure equipment is working properly

Knowledge of safety/environmental requirements and practices

Basic knowledge of analyzing and solving mechanical problems

Able to perform routine maintenance on machines and equipment

Able to check wells on a daily basis, driving to and from wells

Education & Experience

Minimum: High school diploma or GED and related work experience or an equivalent substitution for education of 4 - 6 years related work experience

Additional Qualifications

Ability to possess a valid drivers license

Expand Energy takes necessary action to ensure that all applicants are treated without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, pregnancy, military or veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

Expand Energy Corporation's operations are focused on discovering and developing its large and geographically diverse resource base of unconventional oil and natural gas assets onshore in the United States.

Nearest Major Market: Scranton

Job Segment: Entry Level