Field Production Operator I - Oil & Gas, Rotating Shifts

RWDY Inc.; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

RWDY Inc. seeks a Lease Operator I to monitor and optimize oil and gas production on a field lease. The position emphasizes safe operations, routine inspections, troubleshooting, and data reporting.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, a relevant technical certification or associate degree is preferred, and a valid driver’s license. 1–5+ years in oilfield ops are desirable with knowledge of lift systems and production equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical certification or associate degree in a related field preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record required.
• 1–5+ years of oilfield production operations preferred.
• Experience with wellsite equipment, compression, separation and fluid handling.
• Knowledge of artificial lift systems (rod pumps, ESPs, gas lift, plunger lift) beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily well performance and production rates.
• Optimize production and identify improvement opportunities.
• Inspect tanks, separators, treaters and other equipment.
• Operate and monitor facilities and lease equipment.
• Troubleshoot well and facility issues.
• Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Collect production data and maintain records.
• Coordinate repairs with maintenance and service providers.
• Ensure environmental and regulatory compliance.
• Support production targets while maintaining safe operations.

Skills

Operate equipment

Troubleshooting

Read P&IDs

Reporting tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical certification / associate degree preferred

Job description

RWDY Inc. seeks a Lease Operator I to monitor and optimize oil and gas production on a field lease. The position emphasizes safe operations, routine inspections, troubleshooting, and data reporting.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, a relevant technical certification or associate degree is preferred, and a valid driver’s license. 1–5+ years in oilfield ops are desirable with knowledge of lift systems and production equipment.