Lease Operator I

MACH RESOURCES LLC; Farmington (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

MACH RESOURCES LLC seeks a Lease Operator I (LO I Trainee) for Farmington Field Office, NM. The role starts with a structured 30-day training under a qualified Lease Operator, followed by a 90-day competency evaluation. Responsibilities include daily well checks, safe vehicle operation, and monitoring production using field systems.

The position requires lifting up to 50 pounds, ladder access, and ability to work in varied weather conditions. Strong safety mindset and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Safety-sensitive responsibilities and strict adherence to safety policies.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record required.
• Ability to operate company vehicles and perform daily well checks.
• Willingness to train as LO I trainee for 30 days and be evaluated after 90 days.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 50 pounds and climbing ladders when needed.
• Basic understanding of oilfield equipment and terminology.
• Maintain tools, phone, computer, and vehicle in good condition.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties in a safety-sensitive role and follow all safety policies.
• Safely operate company vehicles to travel to and from lease sites.
• Conduct daily well checks and monitor production on assigned leases.
• Gauge tanks and perform color cuts; verify production data against systems.
• Understand directional flow, pressures, tank levels, and data entries (eVIN/Field Ops, Ignition/zdSCADA).
• Perform basic maintenance: stuffing box rubbers, plungers, adjusting chemical rates, repairing equipment.
• Maintain clean, compliant lease sites and operate artificial lift methods as needed.
• Maintain company tools, phone, computer, and vehicle.

Skills

Safety-focused

Driving skills

Team collaboration

Tools

eVIN

Ignition

zdSCADA

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Farmington Field Office - Farmington , NM 87402

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.

Job Description

Position Classification: Safety-Sensitive

Driving 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 Operations

Primary 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:
  • Changing stuffing box rubbers
  • Pulling and inspecting plungers
  • Adjusting, monitoring, and reporting chemical rates
  • 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.