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Lease Operator I
Compensation
$31.60/hr
Location
Coyanosa, TX – Weatherby Road
Schedule
8/6 Rotation – 10 hours/day
Target Start Date
ASAP
Submittal Deadline
5/15/2026
A&D Classification
Safety SensitiveScope
Job Summary
Responsible for the safe and efficient operation, monitoring, and basic maintenance of wells, oil & gas processing units, and associated facilities. Role emphasizes oil, gas, and water separation operations, field monitoring, and supporting startup and ongoing operations of facilities.Key Responsibilities
Operations & Monitoring
- Monitor wells and processing equipment to ensure optimal production
- Gauge tanks, read meters, record production data, and collect samples
- Monitor pressures, temperatures, flow rates, and chemical injection rates
- Identify leaks, freezing, overheating, or abnormal operating conditions
- Perform routine inspections using sight, sound, and touch
- Adjust process parameters to maintain production within specifications
- Verify valve alignment and equipment status
- Monitor equipment using handheld and computerized systems
- Perform basic maintenance (lubrication, filter changes, tightening packing, etc.)
- Support winterization and summerization of equipment
- Maintain company vehicle and assigned tools
- Issue Safe Work Permits and perform gas testing
- Inspect safety equipment (relief valves, fire extinguishers, breathing apparatus)
- Follow environmental and safety policies to minimize emissions and spills
- Participate in continuous improvement and safety initiatives
- Coordinate oil sales and water hauling
- Communicate with Production Foreman on process conditions and changes
- Maintain accurate gauge sheets and operational records
Required
- High School Diploma
- Prior experience in a related oil & gas operations role
- Ability to operate and maintain surface production equipment
- Strong understanding of oil & gas production processes
- Experience with separation facilities and field equipment
- Ability to read and interpret operational data and schematics
- Basic computer skills for data entry and reporting
- Strong safety mindset
- Ability to work independently in field environments
- Good communication skills (written and verbal)
- Physically capable (lifting 50+ lbs, climbing ladders, etc.)
- Ability to use SCBA and safety equipment
- Rotational schedule (8/6)
- Available for call-outs as needed
Allowances
- Agency-supplied ½-ton truck
- Basic tools provided
- No per diem (local candidates only)
- 30-minute Meet & Greet (In-person or Zoom)
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