Lease Operator

Oil Authority; Hobbs (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Devon Energy in Hobbs, NM is seeking a Lease Operator to prioritize safety and regulatory compliance while overseeing wells, equipment, and plant facilities.

You will perform daily production tests, monitor subsystems, maintain SCADA-related equipment, and collaborate with optimization and maintenance teams to optimize lease site operations.

Candidates should have 3+ years in E&P operations, strong data reporting skills, and OSHA 30 or equivalent; high school diploma required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant E&P Operations experience (Lease Site management, equipment maintenance, or pipeline operations).
• Experience with lease site operations and regulatory compliance.
• Preferred OSHA 30-hour General Industry certification.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize safety and regulatory compliance in lease site operations.
• Conduct daily assessments of wells, equipment, and facilities and submit reports.
• Perform production tests and monitor maintenance and plant activities.
• Coordinate with optimization operators and engineering teams on lease activities.

Skills

Data Collection and Reporting

Troubleshooting

Equipment Maintenance

SCADA Systems

Remote Monitoring

Wellhead Operation

Production Monitoring

Education

High School Diploma/GED

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.

*This position is located in Hobbs, NM*

Job Profile Summary:

As a Lease Operator, 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.

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) 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.

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