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Per Diem Gas Lease Operator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Lease Operator

Conroe, TX

$22.75 - $30/hr

No lodging or per diem offered** Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from ... Perform lease operator duties at the well site, oil & gas facilities, and injection & producing ...

$23.50 - $31/hr

No per diem or lodging provided.** Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship ... Perform lease operator duties at the well site, oil & gas facilities, and injection & producing ...

Lease Operator

Bay City, TX

$23.25 - $30.75/hr

No Per diem or lodging** Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood is required * 4+ years of Production Lease Operator experience * Plunger and gas lift experience is ...

Lease Operator

Bay City, TX

$23.25 - $30.75/hr

No Per diem or lodging** Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood is required * 4+ years of Production Lease Operator experience * Plunger and gas lift experience is ...

Lease Operator

Laredo, TX

$23.25 - $30.75/hr

No per diem or lodging provided.** Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship ... Perform lease operator duties at the well site, oil & gas facilities, and injection & producing ...

Lease Operator

Alvin, TX

$21.50 - $28.50/hr

No per diem or lodging provided.** Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship ... Perform lease operator duties at the well site, oil & gas facilities, and injection & producing ...

Lease Operator

Alvin, TX

$21.50 - $28.50/hr

No per diem or lodging provided.** Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship ... Perform lease operator duties at the well site, oil & gas facilities, and injection & producing ...

Lease Operator

Conroe, TX

$22.75 - $30/hr

No lodging or per diem offered** Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from ... Perform lease operator duties at the well site, oil & gas facilities, and injection & producing ...

Lease Operator

Brookhaven, MS

$20.50 - $27.25/hr

No Per Diem or Lodging offered** Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from ... Perform lease operator duties at the well site, oil & gas facilities, and injection & producing ...

Lease Operator

Laredo, TX

$23.25 - $30.75/hr

No per diem or lodging provided.** Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship ... Perform lease operator duties at the well site, oil & gas facilities, and injection & producing ...

Lease Operator

Brookhaven, MS

$20.50 - $27.25/hr

No Per Diem or Lodging offered** Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from ... Perform lease operator duties at the well site, oil & gas facilities, and injection & producing ...

Lease Operator

Three Rivers, TX

$26.50 - $35/hr

Candidate responsible for well operations, gas lifted wells, ESP's, three phase separation and ... No Lodging or Per Diem provided. ** Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship ...

Lease Operator

Three Rivers, TX

$26.50 - $35/hr

Candidate responsible for well operations, gas lifted wells, ESP's, three phase separation and ... No Lodging or Per Diem provided. ** Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship ...

Lease Operator

Kenedy, TX

$26.25 - $34.50/hr

Candidate responsible for well operations, gas lifted wells, ESP's, three phase separation and ... No Per Diem. Man camp lodging provided** Authorization to work lawfully in the US without ...

Lease Operator

Runge, TX

$24.75 - $32.75/hr

Candidate responsible for well operations, gas lifted wells, ESP's, three phase separation and ... No Per Diem. Man camp lodging provided** Authorization to work lawfully in the US without ...

Lease Operator

Runge, TX

$24.75 - $32.75/hr

Candidate responsible for well operations, gas lifted wells, ESP's, three phase separation and ... No Per Diem. Man camp lodging provided** Authorization to work lawfully in the US without ...

Lease Operator

Kenedy, TX

$26.25 - $34.50/hr

Candidate responsible for well operations, gas lifted wells, ESP's, three phase separation and ... No Per Diem. Man camp lodging provided** Authorization to work lawfully in the US without ...

Lease Operator

Kenedy, TX

$26.25 - $34.50/hr

Candidate responsible for well operations, gas lifted wells, ESP's, three phase separation and ... Per diem and lodging provided** Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from ...

Lease Operator

Runge, TX

$24.75 - $32.75/hr

Candidate responsible for well operations, gas lifted wells, ESP's, three phase separation and ... No Per Diem. Man camp lodging provided** Authorization to work lawfully in the US without ...

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How much do per diem gas lease operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for per diem gas lease operator in the United States is $30.32, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.48 and $33.65 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Per Diem Gas Lease Operator vs Gas Well Service Technician?

AspectPer Diem Gas Lease OperatorGas Well Service Technician
CredentialsHigh school diploma, safety certificationsHigh school diploma, safety certifications
Work EnvironmentOn-site at gas leases, outdoor, fieldworkFieldwork at well sites, outdoor, maintenance
Employer & IndustryOil & gas companies managing leasesService companies maintaining wells

The Per Diem Gas Lease Operator primarily manages and monitors gas leases, ensuring proper operation and compliance. In contrast, the Gas Well Service Technician focuses on maintaining and repairing well equipment. Both roles require safety certifications and work outdoors in the oil and gas industry, but their daily tasks and responsibilities differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Per Diem Gas Lease Operator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 9% As Needed, 27% Full Time, 55% Part Time, and 9% Nights. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $63,066 per year, or $30.3 per hour.

$22.75 - $30/hr

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Job description

Overview / Responsibilities

Wood is currently recruiting for a Lease Operator with a fast-proven record of accomplishments to support operations in Conroe, TX. This position is scheduled to be a 7x7 rotation. The Lease Operator is primarily responsible for tracking production and pressures for all wells-on assigned routes, performing general well inspections, maintenance, equipment repairs and replacements, and reporting other maintenance, production, health or safety issues.Wood offers health benefits, 401k, vacation, LTD/STD and more. 

**Candidates must live within a 50-60 mile radius. No lodging or per diem offered** 

Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood is required

 
  • Perform basic to intermediate level pumping skills which include but not limited to: tank gauging, the proper operation of heater/treaters and 3 phase separators, and all attendant valve and oil seals and seal records
  • Work on all types of production equipment, ESP, pump valves, treater dump valves, gas regulators, etc. Identify potential problems
  • Experience with SCADA and SAP
  • Ensure that their areas of responsibility are in compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Monitor and record all relevant well information, including production rates, storage of liquids, pressures, temperatures, injection volumes, etc.
  • Perform lease operator duties at the well site, oil & gas facilities, and injection & producing pipeline systems in a reliable and efficient manner. Types of facilities include production tank batteries, injection lines, flow lines, water injection plants and CO2 recycle compression facility.
  • Plunger and gas lift experience is required
Skills / Qualifications

Qualifications

  • 4+ Years Production and Oil gas experience 
  • Working knowledge of mechanical applications
  • Mechanically inclined
  • Ability to self-motivate and work independently under little supervision
  • Basic math skills
  • Responsible and diligent
  • Safety-conscious
  • Personal computer experience or willingness to learn
  • No supervisory responsibilities
  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Safety-sensitive position subject to random drug and alcohol screening
  • Ability to satisfy Department of Justice requirements with or without assistance
Company Overview

Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world's most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

Employment Type: OTHER