Lease Operator

Citation Oil & Gas Corp.; Odin (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Citation Oil & Gas Corp. is seeking a field operator to manage and maintain wells and associated equipment on assigned routes.

You will monitor production, perform routine maintenance, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance while coordinating with the Production Foreman and third-party service providers. The role involves testing wells monthly, recording data, and working outdoors year-round in various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Ability to wear breathing air equipment and pass tests.
• Completion of Citation-scheduled safety and regulatory training.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain wells and equipment on assigned route.
• Perform routine maintenance on well and production facility equipment.
• Monitor and record oil, water, and gas production; report changes.
• Coordinate with Production Foreman and third-party services as needed.
• Test wells monthly and document results.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and environmental rules.

Skills

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Citation is one of the largest privately-held independent oil and gas acquisition, development and production companies in the United States. Founded in 1981 by Forrest E. Harrell, Sr., Citation has built a significant portfolio of mature, long-life producing properties through a combination of disciplined acquisitions, focused operations and subsequent development. The Company has an enviable track record in attracting and retaining high-quality talent. This is the result of a stable, long-term business model and a corporate culture that emphasizes working smart, “doing business the right way,” and rewarding both performance and technical achievement. We are looking for talented and driven individuals to join our team, where you will have the opportunity to make a tangible impact helping to shape the future of our company and industry.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains all wells and equipment on assigned route. Conducts all operations in a safe manner and in compliance with all applicable rules and regulations of the regulatory agencies.
• Makes repairs as required and oversees third party services when necessary to utilize.
• Accurately monitors and records the oil, water, and gas production from assigned leases and reports any changes to the Production Foreman.
• Performs routine maintenance on well and production facility equipment.
• Reports problems (Including leaks/spills) to the Production Foreman and repairs as required.
• Clear understanding of chemical programs on assigned leases and monitors chemical usage.
• Knowledgeable of the location and operating pressures of all flow lines and injection lines and is also familiar with any lines owned and operated by other companies on Citation’s leases.
• Keeps well sites and facilities free of trash.
• Accurately tests wells on each lease on a monthly basis. Maintains written records of tests and reports them to the Production Foreman.
• Shoots fluid levels on wells as directed by Production Foreman.
• Knowledge in operating of all downhole and surface production equipment.

Qualifications

• High School education or G.E.D.
• Employment contingent upon being able to wear all types of breathing air equipment and pass a pulmonary function test and a fit test.
• Successful completion of industry schools as scheduled by Citation.
• Successful completion of safety and regulatory training as scheduled by Citation.

Physical Requirements

• Job duties require working outdoors year-round in all weather conditions.
• Climbing stairs 20ft in height while wearing breathing apparatus.
• Ability to move in and out of trenches during line repairs carrying tools and wearing breathing air equipment.
• Lifting up to 50lbs, pushing and pulling required.