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Lease Operator I

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$37 - 37 hourly

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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
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