Operator I

Continental Resources, Inc.; Watford City (ND); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Continental Resources, Inc. is seeking an Operator I to oversee daily operation and maintenance for a group of oil and gas wells in Watford City, ND. You will develop entry-level lease operator skills with mentored training and perform routine production checks and reporting.

This full-time role requires driving to sites, working nights/weekends, and adhering to CLR standards while supporting production optimization and equipment upkeep.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable MVR.
• Ability to pass a respiratory fit test, if applicable.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work nights and weekends.
• Acceptable pre-employment background and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily operational checks of assigned wells and production facilities.
• Measures and records production accurately.
• Prepares, maintains, and submits daily production reports.
• Identifies and communicates changes in well performance.
• Conducts production tests using standard operating procedures.
• Performs minor equipment repairs or communicates needed maintenance.
• Witnesses purchasers, gauges, and tests for accuracy.
• Maintains lease site upkeep (fences, signs, weeds, trash).
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Collaborates

Self-awareness

Action oriented

Nimble learning

Communicates effectively

Instills trust

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

## Operator IApplyremote type: Onsitelocations: Watford City, NDtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R02489**Job Summary**The Lease Operator is responsible for the overall daily operation and maintenance for a specified group of oil and gas wells. The Operator I will develop entry-level lease operator skills including facility operation, day-to-day lease operator tasks and CLR standards. This position will be assigned a mentor to facilitate learning.**Duties and Responsibilities*** Performs daily operational checks of assigned wells and production facilities.* Measures and records production accurately.* Prepares, maintains, and submits daily reports of oil, gas, and water production.* Identifies and communicates changes in individual well performance.* Conducts production tests using established standard operating procedures.* Performs minor equipment repairs or communicates the need for corrective maintenance if unable to complete.* Witnesses purchasers, gauges, and tests, ensuring accuracy* Ensures lease site upkeep (fences, signs, weeds, trash, etc.).* Other duties as assigned.**Skills and Competencies*** Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.* Demonstrates self-awareness - Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.* Action oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.* Nimble learning - Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.* Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.* Instills trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity**Required Qualifications*** High school diploma or GED.* Valid driver’s license with an acceptable MVR* Ability to pass a respiratory fit test, if applicable to route/location* Basic computer skills.* Ability to work nights and weekends.* An acceptable pre-employment background and drug test.**Preferred Qualifications*** Housing within 50 miles of the assigned area of operation.**Physical Requirements and Working Conditions*** Ability to stoop, stand, walk, pull, carry instruments, and climb stairs and ladders for an extended period of time.* Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs.* Ability to work overhead for extended periods of time.* Ability to perform fine manipulations with hands and fingers.* Capable of driving distances of 150 miles or more per day during all types of weather conditions.* Ability to one arm carry up to 25lbs. without assistance.* Regular bending, crouching, pulling, and kneeling to check equipment and gauges.* Must be able to exert up to 50lbs. of force occasionally and up to 20lbs. frequently to move or manipulate objects.* Ability to work significant amounts of time as required in completing job responsibilities.* Working environment includes exposure to extremely loud noises in the field, hazardous chemicals, and hydrocarbons that may be under extreme pressure for which appropriate safety measures are required.