Lease Operator

Devon Energy Corp.; Casper (WY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Devon Energy Corp. in Casper invites applications for a Lease Operator 2. The role focuses on safety, compliance, and producing wells while coordinating with field teams.

You will conduct operational assessments, run production tests, and ensure proper maintenance of equipment and lease sites. Responsibilities include daily reporting, monitoring gauges, and implementing timely solutions with a strong emphasis on regulatory and environmental safety.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in E&P operations, lease site management, or related fields.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; OSHA 30-hour preferred.
• Experience with SCADA, production testing, and field maintenance workflows.

Responsibilities

• Conduct operational assessments of wells, equipment, and facilities.
• Submit daily reports on production, equipment performance and maintenance.
• Perform production tests and minor repairs; maintain orderly lease sites.
• Monitor control panels and meters; coordinate with ops teams for issues.
• Uphold safety, regulatory and environmental compliance at all times.

Skills

SCADA Systems

Data Collection and Reporting

Troubleshooting

Equipment Maintenance

Remote Monitoring

Wellhead Operation

Production Monitoring

Education

High School Diploma/GED

OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Certification (preferred)

Tools

ProdView

Eagle App

Cygnet

Pi

Job description

At Devon, we will offer you a career full of energy and unmatched opportunities to solve today's greatest challenges. Innovation, creative problem-solving and positive change happen when people step out of their comfort zone and think differently. Our values, workplace practices, wellness programs, benefits and compensation are aimed at helping employees manage their unique personal life and care for their families so they can focus on contributing to the fullest.

Job Profile Summary

Put Safety and Compliance first in every aspect of their day as a Devon Lease Operator. Adheres to the Devon Field Structure and supports our vision of "The Field of the Future". As a Lease Operator 2, the focus remains on prioritizing safety and compliance in all activities. The operator conducts operational assessments of assigned wells, equipment, and plant facilities, ensuring the submission of daily assessment reports on well production, equipment performance, and maintenance activities. The role involves executing production tests, monitoring minor subsurface well maintenance (non-BOPE jobs), and ensuring the maintenance of company equipment. The operator reviews operating parameters recorded into systems if SCADA is unavailable and coordinates with Optimization Operators, and DSC/PA concerning wells and lease activities. Proficiency in ProdView, Eagle App, Cygnet, and Pi is demonstrated. The operator maintains regulatory, environmental, and safety compliance and assists in moderately complex oversight operational tasks at lease sites, prioritizing projects, and making recommendations for optimization.

Operational Responsibilities

As a Lease Operator 2, the focus remains on conducting operational assessments of assigned wells, equipment, and plant facilities, ensuring the submission of daily assessment reports on well production, equipment performance, and maintenance activities. The role involves executing production tests, performing minor repairs, and ensuring general upkeep (fences, signs, weeds, trash) and maintenance of an organized work environment at lease sites. The operator performs regular monitoring of control panels, gauges, and meters to ensure proper equipment functioning and leads the setup and installation of new equipment as required.

Compliance and Safety

The operator maintains positive relationships with local, state, and federal representatives, contractors, and surface owners, providing field-wide contact with all personnel in the event of an emergency or other significant occurrences. The operator ensures the maintenance of all company equipment, including computers, vehicles, and analysis or test equipment, and represents the company in the delivery/receipt of materials and equipment. The role includes maintaining regulatory, environmental, and safety compliance in conjunction with and through close coordination with the Operations Engineers, Superintendents, Foremen, and the Environmental Health and Safety Department. The operator actively participates in training programs to enhance skills and knowledge in lease site operations, reports incidents, accidents, or near misses promptly to supervisors, and participates in incident investigations.

Technical Skills

The operator reviews operating parameters recorded into systems if SCADA is unavailable, develops an understanding of operational issues at lease sites, and collaborates with maintenance teams to implement timely and effective solutions. The role involves demonstrating proficiency in ProdView, Eagle app, Cygnet, and Pi, ensuring SOPs are followed, prioritizing projects, demonstrating a strong understanding of the importance of safety and regulatory compliance (especially around emissions and spills), and making recommendations for the optimization of lease site operations. The operator recognizes, analyzes, and resolves complex problems at lease sites, taking corrective action in emergency and non-emergency situations, contributing to operational efficiency and safety.

Education

• High School Diploma/General Education Diploma (GED)/Higher Secondary education is required.

Experience

• 3+ years of relevant experience, preferably in E&P Operations specializing in areas such as Lease Site Management, Equipment Maintenance, and Pipeline Operations or a related field. Industry experience is preferred.

Certifications

• OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Certification (preferred)

Competencies

• Oral & Written Communication
• Results Oriented
• Active Learning
• Digital Literacy
• Business Acumen

Skills

• Data Collection and Reporting
• Troubleshooting
• Equipment Maintenance
• SCADA Systems
• Remote Monitoring
• Wellhead Operation
• Production Monitoring

Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.