Field Production Technician – Gas & Oil Ops (12‑hour Shifts)

Danos; Texas; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Danos is seeking an experienced Production Technician / Lease Operator to support field operations in Mentone, TX. The role focuses on operating, monitoring, and maintaining natural gas compression and production facilities with an emphasis on safe, efficient operations.

You will monitor compressors, perform inspections, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate with maintenance teams. Strong safety focus and independent field work are essential for success on 12-hour shifts in remote environments.

Qualifications

• Lease operator/Production Tech experience required.
• Hands-on natural gas compression experience required.
• Experience operating or troubleshooting natural gas compressors, compressor packages, and associated equipment.
• Ability to recognize abnormal operating conditions and troubleshoot equipment issues.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain oil and gas production facilities and associated equipment.
• Monitor natural gas compressors and related equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Perform routine inspections of compressor packages, engines, pumps, separators, tanks, and production equipment.
• Monitor operating pressures, temperatures, fluid levels, and production rates to identify abnormal conditions.
• Troubleshoot operational issues involving compression equipment, gas gathering systems, and production facilities.
• Identify compressor performance issues, equipment malfunctions, leaks, and other operational concerns.
• Perform routine operational checks, basic maintenance, and minor adjustments within authorized responsibilities.
• Monitor and optimize oil, gas, and water production processes.
• Operate and monitor production equipment, including separators, tank batteries, pumps, and gas-handling systems.
• Utilize SCADA and other monitoring systems to track equipment performance and production conditions.
• Document production readings, equipment inspections, operational activities, and maintenance needs.
• Coordinate with maintenance personnel and other field operations teams to address equipment issues.
• Follow all company safety procedures, environmental regulations, and operational standards.
• Provide additional operational coverage and overtime as needed.

Skills

Lease operator

Natural gas compression

SCADA familiarity

Independent work in remote field

Safety procedures

Tools

SCADA

Job description

Danos is seeking an experienced Production Technician / Lease Operator to support field operations in Mentone, TX. The role focuses on operating, monitoring, and maintaining natural gas compression and production facilities with an emphasis on safe, efficient operations.

You will monitor compressors, perform inspections, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate with maintenance teams. Strong safety focus and independent field work are essential for success on 12-hour shifts in remote environments.