Lease Operator - Danos, LLC

The position of Lease Operator is responsible for oil and gas well operations, well testing, operating and maintaining field equipment and facilities, surveillance of general field operations and maintenance of various databases regarding production and operations.  

• Non-scheduled callouts outside normal business hours can be expected. 

• Types of wells include flowing, beam pump (with electronic pump-off controller), plunger lift, water injection and water disposal. 

• Types of facilities include production tank batteries, flowlines, LACT (lease automatic custody transfer) facilities, water injection plants, natural gas compression, cathodic protection and metering devices (electronic gas measurement and others). 

• Job is to be performed employing safe work practices while utilizing acceptable environmental procedures to maximize earnings while minimizing costs on assigned oil and gas producing properties. 

• Daily monitoring of multiple well sites by vehicle. 

• Test, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment and mechanical problems. 

• Perform mandatory paperwork required by customer and regulatory agencies. 

• General housekeeping and field maintenance. 
• Computer knowledge: proficient with MS Windows environment.

• 2+ years of Oil & Gas Lease Operator experience required; demonstrated knowledge of all well types needed.
• Working knowledge of Oil & Gas Production operations required. 
• Must live in Kermit, Monahan's, Andrews, Jal, or Eunice to be considered. 
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. Some college or technical training preferred. 
• Must meet all conditional job offer requirements such as background, drug, MVR, agility, fit for duty.
• Physical Requirements - Must be able to lift 40 lbs., climb ladders and stairs. Walking, bending stooping is required. Must be able to wear personal protective equipment. Must be able to respond to visual and audible alarms.
• Understanding of importance of environmental and safe work practices.