Senior Multi-Skilled Operator: Oil & Gas Production

Danos, LLC; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Danos, LLC is seeking a Multi-Skilled Operator to safely operate, monitor, and optimize oil and gas production facilities in the Odessa, Texas area. The role covers wells, gas lift systems, ESPs, separators, and compression, with a focus on reliability, troubleshooting, and collaboration with Engineering and Maintenance teams.

Responsibilities include field rounds, equipment inspections, data recording, and coordinating with support groups to optimize injection rates and production parameters.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of oil & gas operations experience preferred.
• Strong experience with well operations and production equipment.
• Experience with gas lift systems and ESPs.
• Knowledge of three-phase separation and gas compression.
• Experience with pipelines and control boards.
• Working knowledge of valves, pumps and rotating equipment.
• Ability to monitor and troubleshoot performance.
• Experience conducting field rounds and recording operating data.
• Familiar with work permits and maintenance prep processes.
• Experience with production chemicals and chemical injection systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor producing wells, including gas-lifted wells and ESPs.
• Operate and monitor three-phase separators, gas compression equipment, control boards, and pipelines.
• Perform minor maintenance on valves, pumps, and rotating equipment.
• Conduct routine field rounds, equipment inspections, and operating readings.
• Monitor well and equipment performance and take action to maximize production.
• Prepare equipment and facilities for maintenance activities.
• Issue work permits and follow safety procedures.
• Initiate maintenance work requests and assist with SOPs.
• Coordinate with Engineering to gather operational and production data.
• Track compression test data and conduct fluid-level testing with an echo meter.
• Assist other operators and maintenance personnel as needed.
• Identify operational issues and communicate concerns to appropriate personnel.

Skills

Oil & gas ops

Well operations

Gas lift systems

ESPs

Three-phase sep

Gas compression

Valves & pumps

Field rounds

Data interpretation

Safety procedures

Communication

Tools

Echo meter

Job description

Danos, LLC is seeking a Multi-Skilled Operator to safely operate, monitor, and optimize oil and gas production facilities in the Odessa, Texas area. The role covers wells, gas lift systems, ESPs, separators, and compression, with a focus on reliability, troubleshooting, and collaboration with Engineering and Maintenance teams.

Responsibilities include field rounds, equipment inspections, data recording, and coordinating with support groups to optimize injection rates and production parameters.