Field Production Operator – Oil & Gas (SCADA)

Crescent Energy Management LLC; Pecos (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Crescent Energy is seeking a Lease Operator to monitor production, perform routine maintenance, and support operations in the field. The role requires vigilance in recording well data, maintaining equipment, and ensuring safe, compliant operations.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, 2 years of lease operator experience, and the ability to drive company vehicles. Experience with SCADA, data entry, and basic software is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 2 years lease operator experience preferred.
• Must meet and maintain eligibility requirements to drive a company vehicle.
• Must have a general knowledge of safe oil and gas production operations.
• Must have experience using computers and inputting data; MS Word and MS Excel are a plus.
• Must have good writing skills and a good safety and driving record.

Responsibilities

• Gauge production on assigned wells and record gauge readings.
• Perform lease maintenance such as minor surface pump and production equipment repairs and adjustments; trim weeds, clean up trash, etc.
• Note problems and/or recommend course of action to the supervisor to minimize costs and maximize production.
• Assist in witnessing meter calibrations; monitor rates and pressures on injection and disposal wells; monitor chemical use; test safety systems daily to maximize production.
• Assist with pump and compressor maintenance such as oil changes, obtaining oil samples for analysis, tests, and repairs.
• Attend and participate in daily production meetings, monthly safety meetings, and quarterly well reviews.
• Utilize SCADA to monitor and evaluate well performance and facility status, respond to SCADA alarms if required.
• Perform work in a manner that ensures the secure and environmentally safe operation of all wells, equipment, and leases for which the Lease Operator is responsible.
• Conduct other tasks as required by the supervisor, which are unique to the assigned geographic area.
• Must be self-motivated, have strong ethics, ability to work with minimum supervision, have reliable attendance, and demonstrate flexible cooperative behavior in the workplace.

Skills

Data entry

Computer literacy

MS Word

MS Excel

Good writing skills

Safe driving record

Education

High school diploma or GED

2 years lease operator experience

Tools

SCADA system

Job description

Crescent Energy is seeking a Lease Operator to monitor production, perform routine maintenance, and support operations in the field. The role requires vigilance in recording well data, maintaining equipment, and ensuring safe, compliant operations.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, 2 years of lease operator experience, and the ability to drive company vehicles. Experience with SCADA, data entry, and basic software is a plus.