Lease Operator I

Job Details: Job Location: Gonzales Office

• Gonzales, TX, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Position Description: Located in Gonzales, Texas; reporting to the Production Superintendent, maintain assigned wells and pipeline systems, report production and sales data daily and optimize production.

Duties and Responsibilities

Visit every site daily. Read gas meters, oil/water meters, and tank gauges. Read/record well pressures. Prepare and input accurate and timely oil and gas production data. Collect and input run tickets, deliver hard copy of ticket to integrators. Troubleshoot and report production issues or inconsistencies to Lead Operator/Production Foreman.

Log and report all maintenance, equipment and well service events. Inspect and maintain well sites, equipment, and the general location. Inspect and maintain compressors, jet pumps, and pumping units. Inspect, maintain, and operate Company-owned equipment and vehicles in accordance with company policies. Maintain professional working relations with landowners, community, and business contacts.

Report environmental issues immediately, assist with clean-up, and perform preventive maintenance to avoid or minimize future problems. Take action to optimize oil and gas production from each well and/or pipeline system. Coordinate work with contract personnel.

Qualifications

Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. Maintain a valid Texas driver’s license. Basic computer skills. Industry or related experience preferred. Able to work with minimal supervision, have good judgment and decision-making skills. Able to be on call 24/7. Prefferred Knowledge: Knowledge of gas processing equipment (i.

e. dehy‘s, amine plant’s, bubble tower’s, gas sampling, gas compression) Basic knowledge of artificial lift types (gas list, jet pump, rod pump) and the associated downhole equipment Be willing to work alone for extended periods as well as be able to work with a larger group as needed. Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift and carry 50# above the waist.

Must be about to ascend/descend firewall crossovers and tank battery stairways. Must be able to climb and work from a ladder. Must be able to use hand-tools (hammer, pipe wrench, etc.) Must be able to work in the extreme elements of South Texas.