Entry-Level Lease Operator: Learn, Operate & Optimize Wells

Exxon Mobil

Ardmore (OK)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Pension Plan
Savings Plan
Medical/Dental/Vision

Job summary

ExxonMobil in Ardmore, OK invites applications for an entry-level O&M role supporting the operation and inspection of pumping and wellhead equipment on lease sites. You'll learn to operate gas engines, phase separators, and compressors while contributing to safety and production.

No prior experience required; a high school diploma, valid driver's license, and basic computer skills are needed. The position offers on-site work with pre-employment testing and opportunities to progress within the

Qualifications

  • High school education or equivalent.
  • Entry level; no experience required.
  • A current valid driver’s license with an insurable driving record.
  • Able to read and write in order to read pressure gauges and complete paperwork.
  • Basic computer skills, including use of Microsoft Office.
  • Strong adaptability skills
  • Eager to learn
  • Basic understanding of how to operate hand tools such as grease guns and wrenches, to lubricate or tighten equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Assist other Lease Operators with operating and inspecting pumping and wellhead equipment.
  • Occasionally required to work night shifts, based on operational needs.
  • Learns to operate and inspect pumping and wellhead equipment.
  • Learns basic operation and proper maintenance of gas engines, testers, phase separators, water knock outs, heaters and stock tanks, and other on-site wellhead equipment and compressors.
  • Assists with routine maintenance of production equipment, learning to check wellhead compressors.
  • Learns to read and record daily numbers from various lease oil and gas measurement equipment.
  • Ensures tank thief hatches are securely closed.
  • Learns to enter daily production readings, well test readings, downtime and run tickets into current electronic systems.
  • Learns to advise water haulers when water is ready for pickup and disposal.
  • Learns to complete all required paperwork, reports, and to run required reports.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor, to include special projects.

Skills

Reading & writing
Basic computer skills
Adaptability
Willingness to learn
Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SCADA
Microsoft Office

Job description

ExxonMobil in Ardmore, OK invites applications for an entry-level O&M role supporting the operation and inspection of pumping and wellhead equipment on lease sites. You'll learn to operate gas engines, phase separators, and compressors while contributing to safety and production.

No prior experience required; a high school diploma, valid driver's license, and basic computer skills are needed. The position offers on-site work with pre-employment testing and opportunities to progress within the

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