Lease Operator
Jal, NM
Temporary
Mid Level
Job Title
Lease Operator
Compensation
$73.15/hr
$50/day vehicle allowance
Location
Rattlesnake field, Jal, NM area
Schedule
8/6, day shift, 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; 10-hour days
Assignment Length
Expected to be 6–8 months
Scope
Perform surveillance and upkeep of oil and gas lease sites, including operational checks of wells, equipment, and facilities. Record production volumes, well pressures, chemical usage, and other operating data; enter run time, fuel usage, and operating parameters when SCADA is unavailable. Conduct production tests, make minor repairs, respond to well alarms, and coordinate with automation personnel.
Monitor minor subsurface maintenance on non-BOPE jobs, including swab, slickline, plunger maintenance, hot oil/water, routine testing, chemical and scale treatments, fluid levels, and dynamometer work. Coordinate lease activities with engineers, the Optimization Operator, and DSC/PA. Maintain lease sites, communicate maintenance needs to the Planner Scheduler, verify run tickets, and support the delivery and receipt of materials and equipment.
Maintain regulatory, environmental, and safety compliance. Stop work when unsafe conditions exist or are suspected, assist with field-wide communication during emergencies, and maintain working relationships with surface owners and government representatives.
Requirements
Personal vehicle use only; fleet vehicle charges are not approved. The Lease Operator must provide the hand tools below. Tool costs cannot be billed to Devon.
Required Tools
Lease Operator
Compensation
$73.15/hr
$50/day vehicle allowance
Location
Rattlesnake field, Jal, NM area
Schedule
8/6, day shift, 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; 10-hour days
Assignment Length
Expected to be 6–8 months
Scope
Perform surveillance and upkeep of oil and gas lease sites, including operational checks of wells, equipment, and facilities. Record production volumes, well pressures, chemical usage, and other operating data; enter run time, fuel usage, and operating parameters when SCADA is unavailable. Conduct production tests, make minor repairs, respond to well alarms, and coordinate with automation personnel.
Monitor minor subsurface maintenance on non-BOPE jobs, including swab, slickline, plunger maintenance, hot oil/water, routine testing, chemical and scale treatments, fluid levels, and dynamometer work. Coordinate lease activities with engineers, the Optimization Operator, and DSC/PA. Maintain lease sites, communicate maintenance needs to the Planner Scheduler, verify run tickets, and support the delivery and receipt of materials and equipment.
Maintain regulatory, environmental, and safety compliance. Stop work when unsafe conditions exist or are suspected, assist with field-wide communication during emergencies, and maintain working relationships with surface owners and government representatives.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 4 years of Lease Operator experience.
- Ability to safely wear self-contained breathing equipment and work in an H2S environment.
- H2S and Safeland or RigPass certifications before the start date. Certification costs cannot be billed to Devon.
- Strong safety practices, communication, teamwork, and mechanical problem-solving skills.
- Oil and gas industry experience preferred.
Personal vehicle use only; fleet vehicle charges are not approved. The Lease Operator must provide the hand tools below. Tool costs cannot be billed to Devon.
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