Lease Operator I

Salary :

$37 - 37 hourly

Company : Rwdy

Job Type : Full Time

Carlsbad, Nm

Job Description - Lease Operator I

Compensation: $37 / Hr.
Job Title: Lease Operator I
Location: Carlsbad, NM
Schedule: Rotational (common: 8 on / 6 off or 14/14) | Call-out as required

Position Overview
We are hiring Lease Operator I to support the safe and efficient operations of wells, processing units, and facilities. These roles focus on oil, gas, and water separation facilities, equipment upkeep, and production optimization. Candidates with new facility start-up experience are especially valued. Level assignment depends on prior experience, technical capability, and ability to work independently.

Key Responsibilities (All Levels)

Ensure safe operations for self and co-workers, following company policies and permitting procedures
Monitor and optimize process flows, tank levels, pressures, temperatures, and injection rates
Maintain logs, gauge sheets, and reports, documenting operational changes and conditions
Perform visual inspections, gas testing, and equipment checks to prevent downtime or hazards
Conduct routine maintenance (adding oil, tightening valve packing, changing filters, etc.)
Support winterization/summerization of facilities and equipment
Communicate operational status with Production Foreman and team members
Ensure environmental compliance and minimize impacts (spills, emissions, flaring)
Participate in emergency response and continuous improvement efforts

Level Distinctions
Lease Operator I (Entry to Intermediate)

5–10 years prior relevant work experience preferred
Strong focus on facility start-up, separation operations, and learning core processes
Works under close supervision with gradual independence

Required Skills & Qualifications (All Levels)

High School diploma required
Oil & gas field experience (progressively more for higher levels)
Ability to operate, maintain, and repair surface equipment
Proficient in computers and reporting tools; strong oral/written communication
Physically able to lift 50+ lbs and climb ladders/stairways
Must be able to use SCBA and other safety detection equipment
Available for rotating shifts and call-outs

Original job Lease Operator I posted on GrabJobs ©. To flag any issues with this job please use the Report Job button on GrabJobs.

Share Job

Get your Resume Reviewed for Free

Similar Lease Operator I Jobs in the US

Get your Resume Reviewed for Free

Email address

Why are you reporting this job?

I think it’s a discriminatory or offensive

I think it’s fraudulent or a scam

I think it’s trying to sell something unrelated to the job / it’s asking for money

I think it contains incorrect or broken information

Other

All Job Ads are subject to GrabJobs’s Terms of Service. We allow users to flag postings that may be in violation of those terms. Job Ads may also be flagged by GrabJobs moderation team. However, no moderation system is perfect, and flagging a posting does not ensure that it will be removed.

Setup your job alert:

Frequency

By activating job alerts, I agree to GrabJobs Terms & Privacy Policy. I can unsubscribe to job alerts anytime. Skip

Lease Operator I

Job Description - Lease Operator I

Similar Lease Operator I Jobs in the US

Mobile Apps