• Job Description

  Req#: 11076

  Job Title: Lease Operator

  Schedule: 14/14 (Housing Not Available)

  Location: Pecos, TX (candidates residing in Pecos, Fort Stockton, Kermit, Monahans, highly preferred)

  Pay: DOE

  Danos Expectations:

  A successful candidate will exhibit characteristics that support the following:

  • Safety Awareness
  • Work Ethic
  • Technical Skill
  • Customer Focus
  • Open Communication
  • Implementing Vision and Values

  Job Duties:

  • monitors and maintains lease wells and production facilities to maximize oil and gas sales and control lease operating expenses
  • Operates and inspects pumping and wellhead equipment to ensure proper operation, and recover maximum production.
  • May utilize SCADA equipment for well surveillance to optimize production and prevent spills.
  • May interact with Artificial Lift Techs to optimize equipment and well performance.
  • Uses in-depth knowledge and understanding to properly operate and maintain electrical panels, gas engines, testers, phase separators, water knock outs, heaters and stock tanks, and all other on-site wellhead equipment and compressors.
  • Performs routine maintenance of production equipment, including checking fluid levels of pump jacks, wellhead engines and wellhead compressors, dump valves, meters, gauges and other tank battery equipment. May acknowledge and respond to alarms associated with equipment as needed.
  • May conduct daily surveillance of artificial lift systems including ESP and gas lift.
  • Detects oil, water or gas leaks, and broken seals on tank valves; may monitor work of others, to ensure proper operation of equipment.

  Competencies:

  • Computer knowledge - Proficient utilizing MS Windows environment
  • Strong initiative and self-starter
  • Ability to keep neat and accurate records
  • Multi-task orientation with skills related to work prioritizing
  • Excellent Interpersonal Communications skills in a team environment
  • General mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills
  • Understanding of Importance of environmental and Safe Work Practices

  Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to climb ladders and stairs.
  • Walking, bending, stooping is required.
  • Must be able to wear personal protective equipment, including the use of a respirator.
  • Must be able to respond to visual and audible alarms.

  Qualifications:

  • High School diploma or GED equivalent; Some college or technical training preferred.
  • 5-7 years of experience in oil and gas operations, with one year as Lease Operator II or equivalent
  • Has clear and extensive knowledge of downhole and artificial lift operations and procedures
  • SCADA software applications a must
  • Strong Computer Skills
  • Valid U.S. Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record
  • Must meet all conditional job offer requirements including background, drug, MVR, agility and fit for duty

• About the company

  A trusted industry partner, Danos offers the most responsive end-to-end integrated service solutions – safely, on time and within budget. Danos achieves world-class safety results and customer loyalty due to a values-based approach and an unyielding co...

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