Oil & Gas Lease Operator I — Field Operations

Wood; Gillette (WY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

PTO

Life insurance

Job summary

Wood is seeking a Lease Operator in Gillette, Wyoming, to support field operations on our Powder River Basin project. You will monitor panels, operate engines and pumps, perform routine maintenance, and ensure safe, efficient production.

This role requires a valid driver's license, ability to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check, and adherence to PPE and lock-out/tag-out procedures. On-site work with strong safety culture and team supervision responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Must wear PPE (FRC, hard hat, steel-toed boots, safety glasses, hearing protection).
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record.
• Pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Lock-out/tag-out procedures familiarity required.
• Basic computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to read gauges, dials, and indicators to ensure proper operation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor control panels to ensure proper pressure, density, rate, and concentration.
• Operate engines and pumps to shut off wells per production schedules and to divert flow.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Repair gas and oil meters and gauges.
• Unload and assemble pipes and pumping equipment using hand tools.
• Attach pumps and hoses to wellheads and connect valves to re-pressurize wells.
• Start compressor engines to recover natural gas and direct oil to storage.
• Supervise oil pumpers and other workers in production activities.

Skills

PPE adherence

Driver's license

Routine maintenance

Equipment troubleshooting

Lock-out / tag-out

Computer literacy (MS Office)

Job description

Wood is seeking a Lease Operator in Gillette, Wyoming, to support field operations on our Powder River Basin project. You will monitor panels, operate engines and pumps, perform routine maintenance, and ensure safe, efficient production.

This role requires a valid driver's license, ability to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check, and adherence to PPE and lock-out/tag-out procedures. On-site work with strong safety culture and team supervision responsibilities.