Lease Operator I

Position Description:

Located in Gonzales, Texas; reporting to the Production Superintendent, maintain assigned wells and pipeline systems, report production and sales data daily and optimize production. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Visit every site daily.

• Read gas meters, oil/water meters, and tank gauges.

• Read/record well pressures.

• Prepare and input accurate and timely oil and gas production data.

• Collect and input run tickets, deliver hard copy of ticket to integrators.

• Troubleshoot and report production issues or inconsistencies to Lead Operator/Production Foreman.

• Log and report all maintenance, equipment and well service events.

• Inspect and maintain well sites, equipment, and the general location.

• Inspect and maintain compressors, jet pumps, and pumping units.

• Inspect, maintain, and operate Company-owned equipment and vehicles in accordance with company policies.

• Maintain professional working relations with landowners, community, and business contacts.

• Report environmental issues immediately, assist with clean-up, and perform preventive maintenance to avoid or minimize future problems.

• Take action to optimize oil and gas production from each well and/or pipeline system.

• Coordinate work with contract personnel.

Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Maintain a valid Texas driver’s license.

• Basic computer skills.

• Industry or related experience preferred.

• Able to work with minimal supervision, have good judgment and decision-making skills.

• Able to be on call 24/7.

Prefferred Knowledge:

• Knowledge of gas processing equipment (i.e. dehy‘s, amine plant’s, bubble tower’s, gas sampling, gas compression)

• Basic knowledge of artificial lift types (gas list, jet pump, rod pump) and the associated downhole equipment

• Be willing to work alone for extended periods as well as be able to work with a larger group as needed.

Physical Requirements: 

• Must be able to lift and carry 50# above the waist.

• Must be about to ascend/descend firewall crossovers and tank battery stairways.

• Must be able to climb and work from a ladder.

• Must be able to use hand-tools (hammer, pipe wrench, etc.)

• Must be able to work in the extreme elements of South Texas.