Oilfield Production Operator I

RWDY Inc; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

RWDY Inc. is seeking a Lease Operator I in Carlsbad, NM to monitor and support oil and gas production operations on a rotating schedule. This role focuses on safe operations, routine inspections, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and production optimization.

You will monitor well performance, operate lease equipment, collect production data, and coordinate repairs while ensuring regulatory compliance. High school diploma or GED and valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• 1–5+ years of oilfield production operations experience preferred.
• Experience with wellsite production equipment, compression, separation, and fluid handling.
• Knowledge of artificial lift systems (rod pumps, ESPs, gas lift, plunger lift) beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily well performance and production rates.
• Optimize production and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Inspect tanks, separators, treaters, and other production equipment.
• Operate and monitor production facilities and lease equipment.
• Troubleshoot well and facility issues.
• Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Collect production data and maintain accurate records.
• Coordinate repairs with maintenance, operations, and service providers.
• Ensure environmental and regulatory compliance.
• Support production targets while maintaining safe operations.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Wellsite production equipment

Reading P&IDs

Production data/record keeping

Regulatory compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical certification or associate degree in a related field

Job description

RWDY Inc. is seeking a Lease Operator I in Carlsbad, NM to monitor and support oil and gas production operations on a rotating schedule. This role focuses on safe operations, routine inspections, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and production optimization.

You will monitor well performance, operate lease equipment, collect production data, and coordinate repairs while ensuring regulatory compliance. High school diploma or GED and valid driver's license are required.