Lease Operator

Lewis Energy Group, LP; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewis Energy Group, LP is seeking a field technician to drive to gas wells on an assigned route, inspect wellhead equipment and condensate tanks, and perform preventive maintenance and repairs as required. You will monitor gauges, record data, and prepare production reports.

The role requires a high school diploma, at least one year of related experience, and a valid driver's license. You must be able to respond to callouts 24/7 and handle physical tasks in outdoor environments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• At least 1 year related experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Must be willing to respond to callouts 24 hours/day, 365 days/year.
• Physical ability to lift/move up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Drive to gas wells on assigned route or respond to trouble calls.
• Inspect casing head, tubing head, wellhead or lifting equipment and condensate tanks.
• Shut in wells and place back on line according to procedures; perform maintenance/repairs.
• Record data from gauges/charts and prepare production reports.
• Inspect and maintain lease properties and tools daily.
• Prepare and submit reports accounting for time, fuel, and inventory.

Skills

Driving

Problem-solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Summary:

Drives assigned route to monitor natural gas well production. Inspects ease access, wellhead equipment and condensate tanks, prerforming preventive maintenance and repairs as required. Examines gauges or charts, measures tank volumes and records data to prepare production reports.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drives to gas wells on assigned route or responds to trouble calls.
• Inspects casing head, tubing head, completionwellhead or lifting equipment and condensate tanks, as applicable. Ensures proper function of controls, motors, compressors, scrubbers, heaters, soap launchers, valves, regulators, fittings, seals, meters and gauges.
• Shuts in wells and puts back on line according to prescribed procedures to enable safe maintenance and operation. Cleans and lubricates moving parts; repairs or replaces malfunctioning components; and drains, bleeds or purges accumulated elements. Requests assistance as required to complete maintenance and repair procedures as stipulated by company policy.
• Examines gauges or charts to determine tubing pressure, line pressure, casing pressure and gas flow volume. Counts soap sticks. Verifies well identification and calculates pressure differential according to prescribed formula. Records data on daily log sheet and gas well production record forms as well as via personal digital assistant (PDA), adding comments necessary to explain facts affecting well production.
• Inspects and maintains lease properties and tools daily.
• Prepares and submits as scheduled reports accounting for time worked, fuel and vehicle usage, and soap stick inventory.

Qualifications

Basic:

Education:

• Minimum High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year related experience.

Other Requirements:

• Requires valid driver's license.
• Requires willingness and ability to respond to callouts 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.

Physical Demands :

• Continuously required to drive assigned route.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Requires close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

• Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Noise level in work environment is usually moderate.