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Danos

Lease Operator

Carlsbad, NM · On-site

$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 ...

Danos, LLC

Lease Operator

Ardmore, OK · 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 ...

Danos, LLC

Multi-Skilled Operator I

Kenedy, TX

$17.25 - $22.75/hr

Overview 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 ...

Danos

Lease Operator

Carlsbad, NM · On-site

$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 ...

Danos, LLC

Lease Operator

La Barge, WY · On-site

$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 ...

Danos, LLC

Lease Operator

Loving, NM

$22.50 - $29.50/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 ...

Danos, LLC

Lease Operator

Odessa, TX

$26.75 - $35.25/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 ...

Danos, LLC

Lease Operator

Carlsbad, NM

$22.25 - $29.50/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 ...

Danos

Lease Operator

Carlsbad, NM · On-site

$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 ...

Sideworx Connect USA

Flowback Operators

Williston, ND · On-site

$17.25 - $22.50/hr

As a Well Tester (Field Laborer), you will be responsible for supporting well-testing operations by assisting with the setup, operation, and maintenance of well-testing equipment. This role requires ...

Permian Resources

Lease Operator - Gardendale

Gardendale, TX · On-site

$23.75 - $31.25/hr

Permian Resources (NYSE: PR) is currently seeking a Lease Operator in Gardendale, TX. This position is responsible for overseeing the daily oil and gas well testing, operating and maintenance of ...

Sideworx Connect USA

Flowback Operators

Williston, ND · On-site

$17.25 - $22.50/hr

As a Well Tester (Field Laborer), you will be responsible for supporting well-testing operations by assisting with the setup, operation, and maintenance of well-testing equipment. This role requires ...

Danos, LLC

Lease Operator

Carlsbad, NM · On-site

$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 ...

Danos, LLC

Lease Operator

Loving, NM

$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 ...

Danos, LLC

Lease Operator

Carlsbad, NM · On-site

$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 ...

Danos, LLC

Night Lease Operator

Monahans, TX

$24.25 - $32/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 ...

Danos, LLC

Multi-Skilled Operator I

Kenedy, TX

$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 ...

Danos, LLC

Lease Operator

Carlsbad, NM · On-site

$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 ...

Danos, LLC

Lease Operator

Midland, TX

$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 ...

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Lease Operator

Lease Operator

Danos

Carlsbad, NM • On-site

$22.25 - $29.50/hr

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago

Danos rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 16 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

40th of 74 rated oil and gas companies

Job description

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 operations and maintenance of various databases regarding production and operations.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Qualifications

  • 2+ 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.

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