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Danos, LLC

Multi Skilled Operator IV

Kenedy, TX · On-site

$17.25 - $22.75/hr

Overview 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 ...

Danos, LLC

Multi Skilled Operator IV

Kenedy, TX

$17.25 - $22.75/hr

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 ...

Danos, LLC

Multi-Skilled Operator IV

Kenedy, TX · On-site

$17.25 - $22.75/hr

Overview 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 ...

Danos, LLC

Lease Operator

Bellville, TX

$24.50 - $32.25/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

Refugio, TX

$22.75 - $30/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

Midland, TX · On-site

$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 ...

Danos, LLC

Lease Operator

Laurel, MS

$23 - $30.25/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

Dilley, TX · On-site

$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

Lease Operator

Broadus, MT · 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 ...

Danos, LLC

Multi-Skilled Operator IV

Kenedy, TX

$17.25 - $22.75/hr

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 ...

Danos, LLC

Lease Operator

Gillette, WY · On-site

$26.50 - $34.75/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

Mentone, TX

$26 - $34.50/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

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 ...

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

Multi-Skilled Operator IV

Kenedy, TX

$17.25 - $22.75/hr

Overview 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 ...

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

Mentone, TX · On-site

$26 - $34.50/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

Refugio, TX · On-site

$22.75 - $30/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

Katy, TX

$22.75 - $30.25/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 ...

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How much do trainee well testing operator jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for trainee well testing operator in the United States is $43,530.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $33,000.00 and $51,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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 the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,530 per year, or $20.9 per hour.

Multi Skilled Operator IV

Danos, LLC

Kenedy, TX • On-site

$17.25 - $22.75/hr

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago

Danos rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 18 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

42nd of 87 rated oil and gas companies

Job description

Overview

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
  • Responsible for well operations, gas lifted wells, ESP's, three phase separation, gas compression, control board operation, pipeline operation, minor maintenance of valve, pumps and rotating equipment and assisting the other operators and craft personnel in their duties.
  • Prepares for and performs maintenance, taking readings, doing rounds, issuing work permits, following procedures, initiating work requests, writing procedures, and interfacing with support groups.
  • Proactively monitors well and equipment performance, take appropriate action to maximize production.

  • Works with support groups to optimize chemical pump rates based on production data (corrosion, paraffin, soap injection, etc.).

  • Interfaces with Engineering for data gathering requests.
  • Tracks test compression data.
  • Conducts fluid levels with echo meter.
Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Senior level, typically 7+ years of experience.
  • Ability to provided more technical support than administrative support.
  • Ability to apply extensive knowledge and experience to a wide variety of situations.
  • Recommends solutions to complex problems.
  • Performs major accountabilities.
  • Acts as a lead in the technical/functional area, coordinating the work of others, but is not a supervisor.
  • Viewed as a technical/functional specialist in discipline.iewed as a technical/functional specialist in discipline.
  • Must meet conditional job offer requirements. 
Employment Type: OTHER

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