Lease Operator I

Mach-Resource; Farmington (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Mach-Resource in Farmington, NM seeks an LO I Trainee. This safety-sensitive role trains under a qualified Lease Operator for at least 30 days, with evaluation after 90 days for LO I competency.

You will safely operate company vehicles to lease sites, perform daily well checks, gauge tanks, monitor production data, and assist with basic maintenance of oilfield equipment.

Qualifications

• Position is safety-sensitive and requires trainable candidate.
• Must operate company vehicles safely during travel to leases.
• Ability to gauge tanks and monitor production.
• Willingness to perform basic maintenance and field tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily well checks and monitor production.
• Gauge tanks and verify production data.
• Operate company vehicles to lease sites.
• Assist with basic maintenance of oilfield equipment.
• Maintain clean, orderly lease sites.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Clean driving record

Willingness to learn

Physical stamina

Tools

eVIN/Field Ops

Ignition/zdSCADA

Job description

Our Company: Fast-paced and growth-oriented, we use our wealth of experience gained from decades of exploration in America’s top producing basins. Agile and opportunistic in strategy, yet precise in execution, we provide tremendous potential for investors, employees and our community. We are always on the lookout for potential team members who are driven to make things better and live quite simply by the Golden Rule.Our Strategy: We focus on acquiring, exploring and developing high-return, low-cost projects, and pursuing assets with production history and development opportunity.Our Culture: We are intent on breaking barriers—in the industry, throughout our communities, and among individuals. Consumed by the desire to make things better, we have a flat, collaborative environment where everyone’s ideas are heard and encouraged.Position Classification: Safety-SensitiveDriving Requirement: This position requires regular operation of company vehicles. A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required.Physical Requirements: Capable of responding quickly and appropriately to potentially hazardous situations. Physically able to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds, with sufficient visual acuity, hearing, and verbal communication abilities. Able to climb ladders and stairwells up to 15 feet in height. Able to work effectively in both hot and cold weather conditions.________________________________________New Hire- Lease Operator I (LO I Trainee)Training & Evaluation• Train under a qualified Lease Operator for a minimum of 30 days.• After 90 days, evaluated for LO I competency and readiness.________________________________________Lease Operator I (LO I)Foundational Skills, Training, and Basic Field OperationsPrimary Responsibilities:• Perform all duties in a safety-sensitive role, adhering to all company safety policies, procedures, and reporting requirements.• Safely operate company vehicles while traveling to and from lease sites.• Conduct daily well checks and monitor production on assigned leases.• Accurately gauge tanks and perform color cuts.• Understand directional flow, pressures, tank levels, and verify production data against system inputs (eVIN/Field Ops, Ignition/zdSCADA).• Perform basic maintenance and field tasks, including:o Changing stuffing box rubberso Pulling and inspecting plungerso Adjusting, monitoring, and reporting chemical rateso Repairing and kitting basic equipment• Maintain clean, orderly, and environmentally compliant lease sites.• Basic operation of artificial lift methods: pumping units, gas lifts, ESPs, PAGL, and flowing wells.• Use and data entry in production systems (eVIN, Ignition).• Basic understanding of oilfield equipment and terminology.• Maintain company-issued tools, phone, computer, and vehicle.• Demonstrate integrity, good communication skills, and a willingness to learn.