Night Lease Operator

Diamondback E&P LLC; Limestone (ME); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Diamondback Energy seeks a field pumper to oversee oil and gas well operations, perform routine maintenance, and monitor production while ensuring safe, compliant field activities.

You will gauge readings, service equipment, and report data to the field office, with travel to field sites and occasional non-scheduled call-outs. A valid driver’s license and basic computer skills are required; relocation assistance is not provided.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 1 year of oilfield experience is required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and meet insurance requirements.
• Military experience with rank E4 or above with relevant technical skills is acceptable in lieu of oilfield experience.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety and environmental policies.
• Gauge production and report readings and downtime to field office.
• Perform lease maintenance and equipment repairs; trim weeds and maintain cleanliness.
• Grease pumping units and service lease equipment.
• Identify problems and propose corrective actions to reduce costs and increase production.
• Witness meter calibrations and monitor rates and pressures; adjust as needed and test safety systems daily.
• Ensure safe operation of wells and leases.
• Provide maintenance for company vehicle.
• Willing to work holidays, weekends, and call-outs.
• Travel frequently to field locations and training sites.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Oilfield experience

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Company-specific applications

Job description

This career site is for external applicants only. This position is responsible for oil and gas well operations, well testing, operating and maintaining field equipment and facilities, surveillance of general field operations, and maintenance of various databases regarding production and operations. The position applies basic skills to perform routine and complex operations using tools and equipment appropriate for the energy industry. Applies a general understanding of the technical concepts, practices, and procedures, and has a general knowledge of industry standards and government regulations related to the oil and gas industry.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Adhere to all safety and environmental policies and procedures
• Gauge production on assigned wells and report gauge readings, downtime, and other pertinent well information to the field office
• Perform lease maintenance such as minor surface pump and production equipment repairs and adjustments; trim weeds, and maintain a clean working environment
• Grease pumping units, service lease equipment, etc.
• Note problems and/or recommend a course of actions to supervisor in order to decrease costs and increase production
• Assist in witnessing meter calibrations; monitor rates and pressures on injection and disposal wells; make necessary adjustments; monitor chemical use; and test safety systems daily to maximize daily production
• Perform work in a manner that ensures the secure and environmentally safe operation of all wells and leases for which the pumper is responsible
• Provide maintenance and care for the company assigned vehicle
• Willing to work holidays, weekends, and nonscheduled call-outs
• Frequent travel to field locations and training sites

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum (1) year of oilfield experience
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
• Able to meet and maintain the clean driving insurability standard requirements to drive a company vehicle, which means a driving record that is clear of any of serious traffic violations within the past three (3) years. (Other driving record requirements may also apply.)
• OR Military experience with a rank of E4 or above with relevant technical skills acquired in lieu of oilfield experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Self-starter requiring minimal supervision
• Demonstrated ability to perform basic computer skills and to learn company-specific applications
• Familiar with oilfield terminology and operations

Relocation: This position is not eligible for relocation assistance

Work Authorization: Diamondback Energy is not currently sponsoring employment visas for this position

Diamondback is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Diamondback provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, veteran or disability status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law.

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Diamondback Energy is an independent oil and natural gas company headquartered in Midland, Texas focused on the acquisition, development, exploration, and exploitation of unconventional, onshore oil and natural gas reserves in the Permian Basin in West Texas.