Lead Roustabout - Field Ops (Oil & Gas, DJ Basin)

Prairie Operating Co; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 34,440 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

Retirement plan

Time off and leave

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Prairie Operating Co. is seeking a Roustabout Lead to supervise a roustabout crew across oil and gas well sites and facilities in the DJ Basin.

The role emphasizes safe, efficient field operations, overseeing maintenance, equipment installation, and environmental stewardship in compliance with Colorado and federal regulations. Qualified candidates have 5–10 years in oil & gas construction/maintenance, 2–3 years leadership, a CDL Class A license, and OSHA 10/30, H2S Awareness, First Aid/CPR

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; trade certs preferred.
• 5-10 years of oil & gas construction/maintenance experience.
• 2-3 years of leadership/foreman experience in field environments.
• Knowledge of DJ Basin facility construction standards and production systems.
• CDL Class A license held (Air brakes not required; automatic acceptable).
• OSHA 10/30, H2S Awareness, First Aid/CPR certifications or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• supervise roustabout crew performing maintenance, repair, and construction.
• flowline installation and repair.
• tank battery maintenance.
• maintenance of separator, heater treater, and production equipment.
• valve replacement and piping modifications.
• poly and steel pipeline repairs.
• operate heavy equipment: skid steer, backhoe, telehandler.
• fencing, containment, and lease road maintenance.
• equipment setting using cranes.
• storm water management.
• lease mowing and vegetation management.
• general facility maintenance and repairs.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Mechanical aptitude

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CDL Class A

Job description

Prairie Operating Co. is seeking a Roustabout Lead to supervise a roustabout crew across oil and gas well sites and facilities in the DJ Basin.

The role emphasizes safe, efficient field operations, overseeing maintenance, equipment installation, and environmental stewardship in compliance with Colorado and federal regulations. Qualified candidates have 5–10 years in oil & gas construction/maintenance, 2–3 years leadership, a CDL Class A license, and OSHA 10/30, H2S Awareness, First Aid/CPR