Operator, Lease

Chord Energy Corporation; Mandaree Segment (ND); On-site; USD 52,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Chord Energy Corporation seeks a Lease Operator based in Mandaree, ND to operate and maintain a group of wells, monitor daily production, and ensure proper volumes. This role will be based out of Mandaree, ND and follows an 8 days on, 6 days off schedule.

The position requires routine maintenance, reporting changes in performance, coordinating oil sales and water disposal, and ensuring compliance with EH&S and company procedures; familiarity with POCs, rod pumps and flowing wells is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license; must be at least 21 years old for company insurance.
• Must live within 75-mile radius of Mandaree, ND.
• Petroleum Production Certificate or similar education preferred.
• 1 year related oil and gas experience preferred.
• Familiarity with POCs, rod pumps and flowing wells preferred.

Responsibilities

• Measures and records production at the well site.
• Provides routine maintenance checks to equipment and machinery.
• Conducts routine maintenance and minor repairs to equipment and machinery.
• Reports changes in individual well performance to supervisors.
• Reports any concerns about the well, well site or equipment.
• Communicates with production foreman and superintendents on operating issues.
• Coordinates oil sales and water disposal.
• Treats oil to meet pipeline/equipment specifications.
• Ensures compliance with governmental requirements and company policies.
• Familiar with operation of POCs, rod pumps and flowing wells.
• Drives safely to and from wells and well sites.
• Follows SOPs and EH&S guidelines; completes required trainings.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid driver's license

21+ years old

Education

High school diploma or GED

Petroleum Production Certificate or similar education

Job description

The Lease Operator is responsible for the operation and maintenance of a specific, assigned group of wells. This individual will monitor daily production, equipment and performance to ensure proper volumes are attained and maintained. This position will be based out of Mandaree, ND.

The schedule for this position is 8 days on, 6 days off. Wage and level commensurate with experience.

Essential Job Functions

• Measures and records production at the well site
• Provides routine maintenance checks to equipment and machinery
• Conducts routine maintenance and minor repairs to equipment and machinery
• Reports changes in individual well performance
• Reports any concerns about the well, well site or equipment
• Effectively communicates with production foreman and superintendents on operating issues or problems
• Coordinates oil sales and water disposal
• Treats oil to meet pipeline/equipment specifications
• Assures operational compliance with governmental requirements and company policies
• Must be familiar with the operation of POCs, rod pumps and flowing wells
• Drives safely to and from wells and well sites
• Must understand and perform all duties according to Company standard operating procedures and in compliance within all regulatory and EH&S guidelines
• Possess and maintain HAZWOPER certification
• Complete required H2S training
• All other duties as assigned or based off business need

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license
• Must be at least 21 years old for Company motor vehicle insurance
• Must live within 75-mile radius of Mandaree, ND

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Able to handle exposure to extreme weather conditions and areas where hazardous chemicals are present
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, climb stairs, kneel, stoop, sit and walk extensively
• Ability to successfully complete a post-offer/pre-employment drug screen, background check, physical, and to be able to meet all physical requirements of the job
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Petroleum Production Certificate or similar education
• 1 year related experience
• 1 year oil and gas experience

EEO Statement

Chord Energy does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Chord Energy is an independent oil and gas company engaged in the exploration, development, production, and acquisition of crude oil, NGLs, and natural gas, with top-tier, sustainable assets located in the Bakken and Three Forks plays in North Dakota and Montana.

We prioritize safe and responsible operations to develop our unconventional onshore resources, and we maintain a unique position with a best-in-class balance sheet, a rigorous focus on capital discipline, and a continuous improvement approach leading to innovation and efficiency that generates cash flow.

The company trades publicly as NASDAQ: CHRD