Lease Operator II

Diversified Energy Company; Clayton (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a fully competent Lease Operator to oversee the operation of wells and sites. This role involves routine checks, monitoring production equipment, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a commitment to safety, with the ability to troubleshoot and optimize production. Join a dynamic team in a physically demanding environment where your contributions will directly impact operational success and safety standards. If you thrive in challenging conditions and have a passion for the oil and gas industry, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 2 years of oil field experience preferred.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and regulations.
• Ability to utilize personal protective equipment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production equipment and perform light maintenance.
• Gather and submit production data and reports.
• Participate in on-call rotation schedule including nights and weekends.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Safety Procedures Knowledge

Teamwork

Oil Field Experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cygnet

FDC

FlowCal

Job description

COMPANY PROFILE

Diversified Gas & Oil Corporation (“DGOC”) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Diversified Energy Company PLC, a US-based company listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and London Stock Exchange (LSE) under the ticker symbol “DEC”. Diversified Gas & Oil Corporation (DGOC) is an established owner and operator of producing conventional and unconventional natural gas & oil wells and midstream pipelines and compression stations concentrated in the Appalachian Basin in the United States. Headquartered in Birmingham, AL, our field operations are located throughout the Appalachian Basin in the states of Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. In 2021, Diversified announced our expansion into our Central Regional Focus Area, which includes producing areas within Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.

POSITION SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES

Viewed as a fully competent Lease Operator. Works under moderate supervision to perform all routine duties and daily responsibilities. Has the functional and technical skills to perform the job and to solve moderately complex problems and issues. Monitors, maintains, and reports the operation of wells and sites on an assigned route. Special focus to be placed on:

• Make routine checks on all well sites according to schedule.
• Monitor production equipment including but not limited to compressors, pumpjacks, plunger lift, dehydrators, meters, separators, and safety devices; perform light maintenance on equipment as necessary to ensure all equipment is well maintained and operating safely.
• Inspect lease sites to ensure they are clean and free of debris and overgrown vegetation.
• Manage daily fluid production; gauge and record oil and water tank levels.
• Gather daily, monthly and quarterly data and submit all required reports and tickets in a timely manner; meets deadlines with few errors and/or missing information.
• Analyze production related issues and work with foreman and any other relative personnel to troubleshoot and resolve.
• Communicate regularly with production foreman on daily plans and issues; participate in periodic well reviews and safety meetings.
• Work to optimize productions in a safe, cost-effective manner.
• Participate in on-call rotation schedule which includes some nights and weekends.
• Check for and address spills, fluid leaks, and trip hazards.
• Ensure company provided vehicle is properly maintained
• Respond to after-hours emergencies when necessary.
• Inspect and maintain equipment on a routine basis.
• Reads and interprets various types of meter charts.
• Assess the route and create their own schedule daily, weekly, and monthly schedule. Recognize and implement necessary schedule adjustments.
• Demonstrated familiarity with multiple types of artificial lift and can troubleshoot with some assistance from senior lease operators or the foreman, including but not limited to differential controlled or time-based plunger lift systems; electric or gas/gasoline pumping units.
• Ability to balance production of a route/field; assess inputs and outputs to determine potential line loss situations.
• Demonstrated competency in area of operations processes such as returning wells to production (RTP), prestart up checks, blow down procedures, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of and commitment to safety procedures and regulations.
• Valid driver license.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.
• Ability to remain calm during emergencies and respond appropriately as dictated by the circumstance of the incident.
• Ability to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required. This includes a hard hat, safety glasses, respirators, earplugs, steel-toed shoes, or other protective equipment as required by the location and work performed.
• Knowledge of company computer software associated with electronic measurement data collection, such as Cygnet, FDC and FlowCal.
• 2 years of oil field experience preferred.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Able to walk, step, climb or otherwise move from one location on the job site to another.
• Able to stand, stoop, kneel, squat, climb and sit.
• Visually seeing driving operations well (either naturally or with corrective lenses).
• Able to repetitively move feet, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands and back in performance of work.
• Able to work at elevated heights.
• Able to lift 50lb or more objects occasionally.
• Able to carry 50lb or more objects occasionally.
• Able to adapt to outdoor conditions and prolonged exposure to varying weather conditions.
• Willingness and ability to work in various weather and well site conditions.
• Willingness and ability to work in physically demanding conditions.