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Trainee Well Testing Operator Jobs in New Mexico

Danos, LLC

Lease Operator

Carlsbad, NM · On-site

$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, 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

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

Carlsbad, NM · On-site

$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, 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

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

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

Jal, NM

$27.50 - $36.25/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, 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

Jal, NM · On-site

$27.50 - $36.25/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 ...

Danos, LLC

Night Lease Operator

Jal, NM · On-site

$27.50 - $36.25/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 ...

MasTec

Bid-Well Operator

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

Qualifications * 5 + Years Experience operating Bid-Well bridge deck finishing machines or similar ... testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ...

CEI Services

Bid-Well Operator

Albuquerque, NM

Qualifications * 5 + Years Experience operating Bid-Well bridge deck finishing machines or similar ... testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ...

Oxy

Production Tech

Carlsbad, NM · On-site

$14.50 - $18/hr

This position 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 ...

Oxy

Production Tech

Carlsbad, NM · On-site

$14.50 - $18/hr

This position 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 ...

Oxy

Production Tech

Carlsbad, NM · On-site

$14.50 - $18/hr

This position 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 ...

Oxy

Production Tech

Carlsbad, NM · On-site

$14.50 - $18/hr

This position 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 ...

Freeport McMoRan

Mill Operator Trainee

Bayard, NM · On-site

$21 - $27/hr

This exam is based on skills/abilities and/or academic knowledge; as well as safety. Ability to ... Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing. Employees may be required to work a non ...

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What is the difference between Trainee Well Testing Operator vs Well Testing Technician?

AspectTrainee Well Testing OperatorWell Testing Technician
CertificationsBasic safety and industry-specific certifications, training provided on the jobAdvanced certifications, possibly including well control and specialized technical training
Work EnvironmentOn-site at oil and gas wells, often in remote locations, supervised learningMore independent, technical tasks, often in similar environments but with more responsibility
Job ResponsibilitiesAssisting with well testing operations, learning equipment use, safety proceduresPerforming well testing, data collection, equipment maintenance, troubleshooting

The main difference is that a Trainee Well Testing Operator is in a learning phase, focusing on gaining skills and certifications under supervision, while a Well Testing Technician has more experience and handles technical tasks independently. Both roles are essential in well testing operations within the oil and gas industry, but the technician role requires more expertise and responsibility.

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Infographic showing various Trainee Well Testing Operator job openings in New Mexico as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution.

Lease Operator

Danos, LLC

Carlsbad, NM • On-site

$22.25 - $29.50/hr

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Danos rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 18 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

43rd of 87 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.

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