Lease Operator

Danos; Laurel (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Danos is seeking a Lease Operator to oversee oil and gas well operations and field equipment at sites in California. The role includes daily monitoring, equipment testing, and safety compliance.

Responsibilities span well testing, data maintenance, and regulatory paperwork, with emphasis on safe practices and environmental procedures to maximize earnings while minimizing costs. Requires 1+ year experience and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• 1+ yrs. Lease Operator experience required.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid US Driver's License with acceptable driving record.
• Must meet all conditional job offer requirements including background, drug test, MVR, agility and fitness checks.
• Physical ability to lift 40 lbs. and wear personal protective equipment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate oil and gas wells.
• Test, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment.
• Perform required safety and regulatory paperwork.
• Maintain field equipment and databases.
• Daily field site monitoring by vehicle.

Skills

Field operations

Equipment maintenance

Safety procedures

Driving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

The position of Lease Operator is responsible for oil and gas well operations, well testing, operating and maintaining field equipment and facilities, surveillance of general field operations and maintenance of various databases regarding production and operations.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• 1+ yrs. of Lease Operator experience required.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent 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 stopping is 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