Lease Operator

Danos; Gonzales (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Danos is seeking a Lease Operator to monitor, optimize, and maintain oil and gas wells on a rotational schedule in Gonzales, CA. You will ensure peak production efficiency and safety compliance while supporting environmental procedures and regulatory requirements.

The role requires 3+ years of Lease Operator experience, a valid US driver's license, and the ability to work on-site within 50 miles of Gonzales. Housing is not provided.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Lease Operator experience.
• Must live within 50 miles of Gonzales, CA (housing not provided).
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid US Driver's License with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimize production wells on a daily basis from field sites.
• Test, calibrate, and troubleshoot equipment and systems.
• Complete mandatory paperwork for customer and regulatory agencies.
• Perform general housekeeping and field maintenance while following safety practices.

Skills

Lease Operator

Driver's License

Safety Practices

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

As a Lease Operator, you will be responsible for monitoring, optimizing, and maintaining oil and gas production and injection wells on a rotational schedule. You will ensure peak efficiency and reliability of production equipment, support Health, Environment, and Safety processes.

Responsibilities

• Non-scheduled callouts outside normal business hours can beexpected.
• Types of wells include flowing, beam pump (with electronic pump-off controller), plunger lift, water injection, and waterdisposal.
• Types of facilities include production tank batteries, flowlines, LACT (lease automatic custody transfer) facilities, water injection plants, natural gas compression, cathodicprotectionand metering devices (electronic gas measurement and others).
• Job is to be performed by employing safe work practices whileutilizingacceptable environmental procedures to maximize earnings while minimizing costs on assigned oil and gas producingproperties.
• Daily monitoring of multiple well sites by vehicle.
• Test, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment and mechanicalproblems.
• Perform mandatory paperwork required by customer and regulatoryagencies.
• General housekeeping and field maintenance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Lease Operator experience required.
• Must live within a 50 mile radius of job location. Housing is not provided.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid US Driver's License with acceptable driving record required.
• Must be able to meet all conditional job offer requirements including background, drug test, MVR, agility and fit for duty.
• Physical Requirements - Must be able to lift 40 lbs., climb ladders and stairs. Walking, bending, and stopping are required. Must be able to wear personal protective equipment. Must be able to respond to visual and audible alarms.
• Understanding of environmental and safe work practices