The Lease Operator I is responsible for the safe, efficient daily operation of the company’s natural gas system. This entry-level role receives training to perform troubleshooting, routine maintenance, and equipment start-up activities.

• Travel to assigned locations to gather, record, and report relevant information, including gauges, fluids, pressures, production, and related operational data, in an accurate and consistent manner.  
• Inspect locations for leaks, spills, and potential issues. Notify immediate supervisor promptly of relevant issues or significant production loss.
• Ensure proper reporting of production and downtime.
• Maintain proper production rate throughout the system.
• Ensure compliance with all Environmental, Health and Safety requirements.
• Effectively communicate with land owners to maintain a productive relationship.
• Once fully trained, troubleshoot, repair, and correct issues as necessary.
• Record daily production and process all paperwork, inspections, timecards, and expense reports in a timely manner.
• Follow all company and regulatory agency rules and regulations.
• Respond timely to unscheduled callouts outside of normal business hours when required. 
• Perform all other duties required for which the employee is qualified and trained.

Qualifications

• Oilfield experience is a plus but not required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Competency with Microsoft Excel and Outlook required.
• Must be able to perform simple daily tasks with hand tools. 
• Must have valid driver’s license. 
• A steady work history and strong work-ethic
• Goal driven/forward thinking
• Ability to learn and retain task knowledge

Physical Demands and Exposures

• Work is regularly performed in outside weather conditions, including rain and extreme cold and heat, near moving mechanical parts; exposure to high wind, ice, snow, wet and/or humid conditions, vibration, and dust is expected. 
• Exposure to noise levels requiring the use of hearing protection 
• Prolonged sitting, standing, walking 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 
• Ability to individually lift: Maximum 100 lbs.
• Possible exposures to gas/ liquid hydrocarbons and salt water.