Lease Operator I

Job DetailsJob Location: Waynoka Field Office - Waynoka, OK 73860Our Company: Fast-paced and growth-oriented, we use our wealth of experience gained from decades of exploration in America’s top producing basins. Agile and opportunistic in strategy, yet precise in execution, we provide tremendous potential for investors, employees and our community. We are always on the lookout for potential team members who are driven to make things better and live quite simply by the Golden Rule.

Our Strategy: We focus on acquiring, exploring and developing high-return, low-cost projects, and pursuing assets with production history and development opportunity.

Our Culture: We are intent on breaking barriers—in the industry, throughout our communities, and among individuals. Consumed by the desire to make things better, we have a flat, collaborative environment where everyone’s ideas are heard and encouraged.

Job DescriptionPosition Classification: Safety-Sensitive

Driving Requirement

This position requires regular operation of company vehicles. A valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record are required.

Physical Requirements

Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to potentially hazardous situations
Physically capable of standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds
Sufficient visual acuity, hearing, and verbal communication abilities
Ability to climb ladders and stairwells up to 15 feet in height
Ability to work effectively in both hot and cold weather conditions

Training & Evaluation

Train under a qualified Lease Operator for a minimum of 30 days
Evaluated after 90 days for LO I competency and readiness

Foundational Skills, Training, and Basic Field Operations

Primary Responsibilities

Perform all duties in a safety-sensitive role, adhering to all company safety policies, procedures, and reporting requirements
Safely operate company vehicles while traveling to and from lease sites
Conduct daily well checks and monitor production on assigned leases
Accurately gauge tanks and perform color cuts
Understand directional flow, pressures, tank levels, and verify production data against system inputs (eVIN/Field Ops, Ignition/zdSCADA)
Perform basic maintenance and field tasks, including:

Changing stuffing box rubbers
Pulling and inspecting plungers
Adjusting, monitoring, and reporting chemical rates
Repairing and kitting basic equipment

Maintain clean, orderly, and environmentally compliant lease sites
Operate basic artificial lift methods, including pumping units, gas lift, ESPs, PAGL, and flowing wells
Perform data entry and utilize production systems (eVIN, Ignition)
Maintain a basic understanding of oilfield equipment and terminology
Maintain company-issued tools, phone, computer, and vehicle
Demonstrate integrity, strong communication skills, and a willingness to learn