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Lease Operator

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$28 - 43 hourly

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Job Description - Lease Operator


Position Title:
Department:
Lease Operator
Operations
Location:DJ Basin, Colorado
Reports to:Production Foreman
Salary Range:
 
$28/hr. - $43/hr. ($58,240 - $89,440)
 

Job Summary
A Lease Operator is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of oil and gas wells on specific leases. This role involves monitoring production, maintaining equipment, ensuring safety compliance, and optimizing well performance.
 
Essential Functions
  • Monitor and maintain oil and gas wells, pumps, and related equipment
  • Conduct regular inspections of well sites and production facilities
  • Perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot operational issues
  • Record and report production data, flow rates, and other relevant information
  • Seek ways to reduce lease operating expenses by noting problems and/or recommending courses of action to supervisors
  • Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations
  • Coordinate with third-party contractors and suppliers as needed
  • Optimize production processes to maximize efficiency and output
  • Respond to and manage emergency situations
 
skills and knowledge
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
  • Proficiency in using SCADA systems and other industry-specific software
  • Knowledge of safety protocols and regulatory compliance in the oil and gas sector
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • Safety-oriented mindset with a commitment to environmental stewardship
  • Strong positive attitude, driven to succeed
  • Work with various forms of artificial lift, including plunger lift, gas lift, rod pump, jet pump
QUALIFICATIONS
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • 2-3 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, preferably in a similar role
Other requirements
 
  • Valid Colorado driver’s license with clean driving record (extensive travel between sites may be required)
  • Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in various weather conditions
  • Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and on-call rotations
  • Operate a vehicle safely in all weather conditions
  • Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
This position is critical for maintaining the safety culture within oil and gas operations while ensuring full compliance with environmental laws.
 
Supervisory Responsibilities
  • No Supervisory responsibilities
 
Work environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
  • Majority of work will be outdoors under variable weather conditions.
 
Physical demands
  • May require occasional lifting of heavy objects.
  • Physical ability to perform routine maintenance on oil and gas wells as required.
 
employee benefits

Prairie Operating Employee Co., LLC offers competitive compensation and benefits programs which include, but are not limited to, health care coverage, retirement plan, protection coverage, time off and leave programs, training and development opportunities and a range of allowances connected to specific work situations. 

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, marital status or veteran status.

Prairie Operating Employee Co., LLC reserves the right to modify this job description at its discretion at any time.  This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position.  Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.”
 
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