Lease Operator II

Diversified Gas & Oil; Longview (TX); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Diversified Energy Company is seeking a Lease Operator to monitor wells, operate and maintain surface equipment, and ensure safe, efficient production across assigned routes. The role requires attention to daily production data, safety compliance, and proactive issue resolution.

You will work under moderate supervision, communicate with the foreman, and participate in on-call rotations with potential night and weekend shifts. A valid license and oil field experience are preferred.

Formación

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years oil field experience preferred.
• Valid driver license and a clean driving record.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and regulations.
• Ability to wear and use PPE as required.
• Knowledge of software for data collection such as Cygnet, FDC and FlowCal.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor, maintain, and report operation of wells and sites on an assigned route.
• Make routine checks on well sites and monitor production equipment.
• Inspect lease sites to ensure cleanliness and safety; manage daily fluid production and record levels.
• Gather daily, monthly, and quarterly production data and submit reports timely.
• Analyze production issues with foreman and resolve with the team.
• Communicate daily plans and issues to the production foreman; participate in safety meetings.
• Balance production on a route and optimize processes safely and cost-effectively.
• Assist with on-call rotations, including some nights and weekends.
• Respond to after-hours emergencies and inspect equipment routinely.

Conocimientos

Safety procedures

Communication skills

Teamwork

Driver license

Educación

High School Diploma or equivalent

Herramientas

Cygnet

FDC

FlowCal

Descripción del empleo

COMPANY PROFILE

Diversified Energy Company is a U.S.-based independent energy company listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and London Stock Exchange (LSE) under the ticker symbol "DEC." Headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, Diversified acquires, operates and optimizes long-life natural gas and oil assets, supported by integrated midstream and marketing operations. Our disciplined approach focuses on improving the environmental and operational performance of the assets we operate and, at the end of their productive lives, retiring them safely and responsibly. With field operations across major energy-producing regions of the United States, our teams are committed to safe, efficient and responsible operations.

POSITION SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Position Summary 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:

• 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:

• Must be able to move or traverse from one location on the job site to another. This includes the ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods, frequently positioning oneself (e.g., to stoop, kneel, or squat) to perform tasks, and occasionally ascend/descend (e.g., ladders or uneven terrain)
• Ability to detect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, estimate, and assess driving operations effectively (either naturally or with corrective lenses).
• Ability to operate a 4X4 vehicle.
• Must be able to repetitively move or position feet, shoulders, arms, wrists, and back. Constantly operates, uses, and positions hands and fingers in performance of work
• Must be able to work atop elevated surfaces and traverse various heights
• Lifts or carries 116 lbs. or more, which falls into the "heavy" category (over 50 pounds).
• Frequently pushes and pulls with a maximum force of 150 ft./lbs.
• Constantly works in outdoor weather conditions and is exposed to varying environmental conditions, including well site conditions. The position requires the ability to perform tasks in physically demanding environments, encompassing the essential physical requirements and efforts outline

The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Driver Requirements:

• Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record
• This position involves operating a company vehicle for work-related travel or receiving a stipend for operating a personal vehicle for company use; adherence to all traffic laws and company vehicle policies is required.
• Candidates must be eligible to be insured under the company's vehicle insurance policy.