Lease Operator

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

Job summary

Danos, LLC is seeking a Lease Operator to oversee safe and efficient operations of wells, processing units and associated facilities in Texas. You will monitor process flow, perform inspections, and issue permits while maintaining rigorous safety standards.

The role requires 2+ years of Lease Operator experience, a college degree or trade certificate, and strong communication and teamwork. Expect rotating shifts, potential call-outs, and ongoing emphasis on safety, environmental compliance, and

Qualifications

• 2+ yrs Lease Operator experience required.
• College degree or trade school certificate required.
• Demonstrated good interpersonal relationships and a team player.
• Strong effective communicator.
• High level of personal initiative, and commitment to improve business results.
• Must be able and willing to work on a rotating shift.
• Must be available for call out as situation dictates.
• Ability to interact effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
• Ability to maintain, operate and repair surface equipment associated with the production of Oil & Gas.
• Excellent computer skills with great and written and oral communication skills.
• Must be physically able to lift > 50 lbs and climb ladders / stairways.
• Must be able to use a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and other safety detectors and equipment.
• Must be able to meet all conditional job offer requirements including background, drug, MVR, agility and fit for duty.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for personal safety and the safety of co-workers.
• Primary operations contact for their facilities, understands process flow and safety equipment.
• Visually inspects and monitors equipment to ensure correct operation.
• Issues Safe Work Permits with knowledge of safety risks.
• Performs gas testing to ensure safe maintenance activities.
• Monitors gauges, records data, samples, and checks for leaks and anomalies.
• Adjusts process parameters to maintain product specs.
• Coordinate oil sales and saltwater hauling as necessary.
• Maintain accurate gauge sheets and note production changes.
• Communicate with Production Foreman about conditions and changes.
• Perform winterization and equipment summaries for efficiency.
• Monitors field equipment with electronic test equipment.
• Inspect safety valves and safety equipment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement across operations.
• Follow environmental policies to minimize impacts.
• Maintain reliability and safe operation within defined envelopes.

Skills

Lease Operator experience

Team player

Strong communicator

Initiative

Education

College degree or trade school certificate

Tools

SCBA

Computer literacy

Job description

Overview

Responsible for the safe and efficient operations, monitoring and maintenance preparation of wells, processing units, and related facilities. This position requires a strong focus on oil, gas and water separation facilities operations along with major utilities and secondary expertise in all operations. This is a large project, which includes not only on-site facility start-up but also utilization of operating tools, procedures, work-permitting and training. Candidates with experience in new facilities startup and operations are very desirable.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for personal safety and the safety of co-workers. Follows and enforces all safety rules.
• Primary operations contact for their facilities. Understands process flow, basic chemistry associated with unit, major line-ups, and all unit safety equipment, including isolation points. Reviews computer data and computer-generated schematics to ensure process is optimized.
• Physically inspects and monitors equipment and/or the work area using vision, hearing, smell, and touch, to ensure correct operation.
• Issues Safe Work Permits, which involves high degree of proficiency on current operating conditions as well as chemical, personnel and process safety risks associated with operating unit.
• Performs gas testing as necessary to ensure Operating area is safe to allow for specific maintenance activities to be performed.
• Process monitoring activities include Gauge Tanks, read meters, accurately record data, taking product samples, differential pressure, chemical injection rates, checking for leaks, freezing, overheating, etc.
• Performs "visual maintenance" by checking critical performance parameters such as temperature, pressure, level, flow rate, and/or vibration to ensure all equipment is operating within its defined operating envelope.
• Adjusts local process parameters (temperature, pressure, etc.) to maintain product specifications within their optimal operating window.
• Keep Company Vehicle Maintained and in good working condition
• Coordinate Oil Sales and saltwater hauling as necessary
• Maintain accurate electronic or paper gauge sheets properly and note reasons for production changes
• Checks control valve positions to ensure valves are correctly positioned.
• Performs basic equipment maintenance (adding lube oil, water, tightening valve packing, changing filters and steam traps, clearing equipment, etc.).
• Communicates with Production Foreman to remain informed of existing process conditions and relate any changes made or needed.
• Performs winterization and summarization of equipment for maximum equipment efficiencies.
• Monitors field equipment using electronic test equipment including handheld monitors and computer monitoring equipment.
• Inspects safety valves, fire extinguishers, fire hoses, breathing apparatus, and other safety equipment.
• Participates in continuous improvement of all aspects of the business that they are assigned to execute.
• Understands and performs work according to environmental policies and procedures. Executes work in a manner that eliminates or minimizes environmental impacts (flaring emissions, oil spills, etc.). Attaches a high priority to resolving environmental problems.
• Understands and follows all working rules. Continuously improves job knowledge and skills.
• Demonstrates reliable attendance. Able to work independently where appropriate.
• Supports the team effort to execute assigned tasks and meet the team's business objectives.

Qualifications

• 2+ yrs. of Lease Operator experience required.
• College degree or trade school certificate required
• Demonstrated good interpersonal relationships and a team player
• Strong effective communicator
• High level of personal initiative, and commitment to improve business results
• Must be able and willing to work on a rotating shift
• Must be available for call out as situation dictates
• Ability to interact effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
• Ability to maintain, operate and repair surface equipment associated with the production of Oil & Gas
• Excellent computer skills with great and written and oral communication skills
• Must be physically able to lift > 50 lbs and climb ladders / stairways
• Must be able to use a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and other safety detectors and equipment’s
• Must be able to meet all conditional job offer requirements including background, drug, MVR, agility and fit for duty.