Lease Operator
$25.75 - $34/hr
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 ...
Lease Operator
$25.75 - $34/hr
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 ...
Lease Operator
Casper, WY · On-site
$25.75 - $34/hr
Overview 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 ...
Lease Operator
Casper, WY · On-site
$25.75 - $34/hr
Overview 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 ...
Lease Operator
$25.25 - $33.50/hr
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 ...
Lease Operator
$25.25 - $33.50/hr
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 ...
Lease Operator
Loving, NM · On-site
$22.50 - $29.50/hr
Overview 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 ...
Lease Operator
Loving, NM · On-site
$22.50 - $29.50/hr
Overview 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 ...
Lease Operator
$26 - $34.25/hr
Overview 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 ...
Lease Operator
$26 - $34.25/hr
Overview 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 ...
Lease Operator
$22.50 - $29.50/hr
Overview 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 ...
Lease Operator
$22.50 - $29.50/hr
Overview 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 ...
Lease Operator
$25 - $33/hr
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 ...
Lease Operator
$25 - $33/hr
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 ...
Lease Operator
Loving, NM · On-site
$22.50 - $29.50/hr
Overview 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 ...
Lease Operator
Loving, NM · On-site
$22.50 - $29.50/hr
Overview 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 ...
Lease Operator
$26.75 - $35.25/hr
Overview 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 ...
Lease Operator
$26.75 - $35.25/hr
Overview 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 ...
Performance as Data Acquisition Engineer or equipment operator during offshore well testing operations * Assisting in project P&ID, procedure generation, engineering deliverables etc * Assisting in ...
Performance as Data Acquisition Engineer or equipment operator during offshore well testing operations * Assisting in project P&ID, procedure generation, engineering deliverables etc * Assisting in ...
Lease Operator
$25.75 - $34/hr
Overview 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 ...
Lease Operator
$25.75 - $34/hr
Overview 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 ...
Lease Operator
Andrews, TX · On-site
$25.75 - $34/hr
Overview 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 ...
Lease Operator
Andrews, TX · On-site
$25.75 - $34/hr
Overview 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 ...
Lease Operator
$22.25 - $29.50/hr
Overview 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 ...
Lease Operator
$22.25 - $29.50/hr
Overview 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 ...
Lease Operator
Midland, TX · On-site
$26 - $34.25/hr
Overview 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 ...
Lease Operator
Midland, TX · On-site
$26 - $34.25/hr
Overview 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 ...
Lease Operator
$22.25 - $29.50/hr
Overview 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 ...
Lease Operator
$22.25 - $29.50/hr
Overview 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 ...
Lease Operator
Loving, NM · On-site
$22.50 - $29.50/hr
Overview 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 ...
Lease Operator
Loving, NM · On-site
$22.50 - $29.50/hr
Overview 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 ...
Multi-Skilled Operator I
$17.25 - $22.75/hr
The position of Multi-Skilled Operator I is responsible for oil and gas well operations, well testing, operating and maintaining field equipment and facilities, surveillance of general field ...
Multi-Skilled Operator I
$17.25 - $22.75/hr
The position of Multi-Skilled Operator I is responsible for oil and gas well operations, well testing, operating and maintaining field equipment and facilities, surveillance of general field ...
Lease Operator
$26 - $34.25/hr
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 ...
Lease Operator
$26 - $34.25/hr
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 ...
Lease Operator
Odessa, TX · On-site
$26.75 - $35.25/hr
Overview 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 ...
Lease Operator
Odessa, TX · On-site
$26.75 - $35.25/hr
Overview 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 ...
Lease Operator
$25.25 - $33.50/hr
Overview 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 ...
Lease Operator
$25.25 - $33.50/hr
Overview 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 ...
Contractual Well Testing Operator information
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$8.65 - $10.62
1% of jobs
$10.62 - $12.59
2% of jobs
$12.59 - $14.55
1% of jobs
$14.55 - $16.52
10% of jobs
$17.23 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$16.52 - $18.49
31% of jobs
The median wage is $18.92 / hr.
$18.49 - $20.45
24% of jobs
$21.23 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$20.45 - $22.42
15% of jobs
$22.42 - $24.39
5% of jobs
$24.39 - $26.35
6% of jobs
$26.35 - $28.32
3% of jobs
$28.32 - $30.29
1% of jobs
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$20
$30
How much do contractual well testing operator jobs pay per hour?
As of May 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for contractual well testing operator in the United States is $20.21, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.55 and $21.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What are the most commonly searched types of Well Testing Operator jobs? The most popular types of Well Testing Operator jobs are:
Danos rating
6.8
Based on 16 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
40th of 74 rated oil and gas companies
Job description
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.
- 1+ years of Lease Operator experience required.
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
- Valid US Driver's License with acceptable driving record required.
- Must be able to meet all conditional job offer requirements including background, drug test, MVR, agility and fit for duty.
- Physical Requirements - Must be able to lift 40 lbs., climb ladders and stairs. Walking, bending stopping is required. Must be able to wear personal protective equipment. Must be able to respond to visual and audible alarms.
- Understanding of environmental and safe work practices.
About Danos
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Industry
Construction
Company size
501 - 1,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Gray, LA, US
Year founded
1947