Lease Operator III — Senior Field Production & Maintenance

Citation Oil & Gas Corp.; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Citation Oil & Gas Corp. in Midland, Texas seeks a 3rd level Lease Operator to operate and maintain wells and related equipment. The role emphasizes safety, compliance, and efficient production across assigned leases.

Responsibilities include monitoring production, performing routine maintenance, coordinating with third-party services, and recording tests and levels. Local outdoor work, rugged conditions, and strict adherence to safety protocols are required.

Qualifications

• High School education or GED required.
• Ability to pass pulmonary function and fit tests.
• Completion of Citation's industry schools.
• Complete safety and regulatory training as scheduled by Citation.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains all wells and equipment on assigned route in a safe manner and regulatory compliance.
• Makes repairs and oversees third party services when necessary to utilize.
• Accurately monitors and records the oil, water, and gas production from assigned leases and reports any changes to the Production Foreman.
• Performs routine maintenance on well and production facility equipment.
• Reports problems (including leaks/spills) to the Production Foreman and repairs as required.
• Clear understanding of chemical programs on assigned leases and monitors chemical usage.
• Knowledgeable of the location and operating pressures of all flow lines and injection lines and is also familiar with any lines owned and operated by other companies on Citation’s leases.
• Keeps well sites and facilities free of trash.
• Accurately tests wells on each lease on a monthly basis. Maintains written records of tests and reports them to the Production Foreman.
• Shoots fluid levels on wells as directed by Production Foreman.
• Knowledge in operating of all downhole and surface production equipment.

Education

High School education or GED

Job description

Citation Oil & Gas Corp. in Midland, Texas seeks a 3rd level Lease Operator to operate and maintain wells and related equipment. The role emphasizes safety, compliance, and efficient production across assigned leases.

Responsibilities include monitoring production, performing routine maintenance, coordinating with third-party services, and recording tests and levels. Local outdoor work, rugged conditions, and strict adherence to safety protocols are required.