Lease Operator II

Airswift; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking a Lease Operator II in Midland, Texas, for an initial duration of 12 months. This role supports production operations by monitoring equipment and maintaining optimal operating conditions.

The Lease Operator will be responsible for ensuring safe performance on-site, facilitating the operational efficiency of assigned facilities, and performing maintenance checks and inspections.

Qualifications

• High School diploma is required.
• Previous experience in a closely related position.
• Ability to lift > 50 lbs and climb ladders/stairways.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary operations contact for assigned facilities.
• Monitor process flow and inspect equipment.
• Complete process monitoring activities like gauge readings.

Skills

Equipment monitoring

Gas testing

Environmental policies compliance

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)

Job description

Lease Operator II Duration: 12 months initially (with possibility of extension / becoming permanent)

Location: Midland, Texas

Role Context

The role sits within a large project environment involving facility start‑up, operating tools, procedures, work‑permitting and training.

About the Role

Lease Operator is responsible for supporting production operations by monitoring equipment, maintaining operating conditions, and helping to ensure safe, reliable site performance. Lease Operator plays an important part in day‑to‑day facility operation and in supporting process stability, production continuity, and site safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary operations contact for assigned facilities.
• Monitor process flow, unit line‑ups, safety equipment, and computer‑generated schematics to support efficient operations.
• Inspect equipment and the work area using sight, hearing, smell, and touch to confirm correct operation.
• Issue Safe Work Permits and perform gas testing as required.
• Complete process monitoring activities including gauge readings, meter readings, sample collection, differential pressure checks, chemical injection rate checks, and leak detection.
• Carry out visual maintenance checks on temperature, pressure, level, flow rate, and vibration.
• Adjust local process parameters to help maintain product specifications.
• Perform basic equipment maintenance and support winterization and summarization activities.
• Maintain accurate electronic or paper gauge sheets and communicate operational changes to the Production Foreman.
• Inspect safety valves, fire extinguishers, fire hoses, breathing apparatus, and other safety equipment.
• Work in a manner that supports environmental policies and procedures.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• High School diploma is required.
• Previous experience in a closely related position.
• Must be able and willing to work on a rotating shift.
• Must be available for call‑out as situation dictates.
• Ability to interact effectively in a multi‑cultural environment.
• Ability to maintain, operate and repair surface equipment associated with the production of Oil & Gas.
• Computer proficient with good written and oral communication skills.
• Must be physically able to lift > 50 lbs and climb ladders / stairways.
• Must be able to use a Self‑Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and other safety detectors and equipment’s.

Mandatory Certifications

• Self‑Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)