Lease Operator

Danos; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Danos in Odessa, TX seeks a Lease Operator to support field operations by performing routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of oil and gas production equipment. The role emphasizes safe, efficient operation and compliance with client standards, requiring independence in a field setting and coordination with operations teams.

Responsibilities include testing and calibrating equipment, daily site monitoring, performing required paperwork, and general field upkeep.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of Lease Operator experience.
• High School Diploma or GED required. College Degree or Technical training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Non-scheduled callouts outside normal business hours can be expected.
• Test, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment and mechanical problems.
• Daily monitoring of multiple well sites by vehicle.
• Perform mandatory paperwork required by customer and regulatory agencies.
• General housekeeping and field maintenance.

Skills

Lease Operator experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical training

Job description

Overview

Supports field operations by performing routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of oil and gas production equipment.This role is responsible for ensuring production facilities operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with clients operational, environmental, and safety standards. The position requires strong technical skills, the ability to work independently in a field environment, and effective coordination with operations and maintenance teams.

Responsibilities

• Non-scheduled callouts outside normal business hours can beexpected.
• Types of wells include flowing, beam pump (withelectronicpump-off controller), plunger lift, waterinjection,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).
• Jobis to be performed by 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+ years of Lease Operator experience required.
• High School Diploma or GED required. College Degree or Technical training preferred.
• Valid US Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.
• Must be able to meet all conditional job offer requirements including background, drug, hair follicle, MVR, agility and fit for duty.
• PhysicalRequirements - Must be able to lift 40 lbs., climb ladders and stairs. Walking, bending stooping is required. Must be able to wear personal protective equipment. Must be able to respond to visual and audible alarms.
• Understanding of importance of environmental and safe work practices.