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Killam Development · 2 months ago

Lease Operator

Freer,TX,US

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Killam Development is seeking a Lease Operator to oversee the performance of lease wellhead equipment. The role involves inspecting, maintaining, and repairing equipment, as well as keeping accurate production records and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

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Responsibilities

Maintains operations of wellhead equipment; keeps accurate records of production; troubleshoots and correct issues, gauges tank batteries, maintains pumping units, saltwater pumps, repairs small leaks, and reports production information

Operates, tests and inspects pumping and wellhead equipment to ensure proper operation; operates and maintains electrical panels, gas engines, testers, phase separators, water knock outs, heaters and stock tank, and all other wellhead equipment and compressors on sites. Ensures detection of oil, water or gas leaks, broken seals on tank valves, and proper operations of equipment; collects, analyzes and resets malfunctions on automated wells

Repairs production equipment such as replacing defective valve seats, replacing elements in filters on compressor skids, minor repairs to stop leaks, etc. Replaces gas meter batteries and updates charts

Reads and records daily data from lease oil and gas measurement equipment; completes required paperwork (e.g. gauge sheets, compressor and engine logs, and preventative maintenance logs); enters daily production readings and well test readings; runs all required reports and recognizes when well production is declining; and completes time sheets, daily work sheets and logs

Ensures tank thief hatches are securely closed; ensures lockout/tagout procedures are followed

Advises water haulers when water is ready for pickup and disposal

Picks up at yard and transports solvent, grease, oils, valve seats, gloves and other materials required for regular activities at work sites

Ensures proper servicing, maintenance, and security for assigned Company vehicle

Maintains general lease/well appearances; and maintains leases, wells, and pipeline right-of-way signs and various safety signs

Performs other duties as determined and required based on project need

Qualification

Wellhead equipment maintenanceElectrical panels operationGas engines testingSafety regulations knowledgeMechanical skillsComputer software proficiencyBasic mathematical skillsPlanningOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Must have a High school diploma or equivalent

Must have at least two - five (2-5) years equipment maintenance and repair experience within an oil and gas production plant/facility

In depth knowledge of the electrical panels, gas engines, testers, phase separators, water knock outs, heaters and stock tank, and all other wellhead equipment and compressors on sites

In depth understanding of how to test, repair or adjust equipment to retain or recover lost production

Basic knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, use, repair, and maintenance

Strong knowledge of state and federal safety and environmental rules and regulations in assigned areas

Working knowledge of computer software used to create and track work orders for mechanical maintenance

Working knowledge of lab top, note pad, or other hand held and computer devices

Strong ability to read and understand maintenance/operations manuals for equipment specifications parts and procedures in order to identify and ensure timely repairs are made

Strong mechanical skills

Basic mathematical skills

Strong planning, organizational, delegation, and time management skills in order to set priorities and meet assigned deadlines

Strong technical and problem-solving skills to develop feasible realistic solutions to problems, recommending actions designed to prevent problems from occurring, and resolving escalated issues when necessary

Strong knowledge of and adherence to company and OSHA safety guidelines applicable to the work to include maintaining up-to-date safety knowledge

Must have a current Texas driver's license and a satisfactory driving record

Must be able to perform the following physical activity on a frequent to constant basis: Sit for long periods of time while driving between Company yard and job sites

Stand for long periods of time

Lift 40–60 lbs. with or without assistance

Quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or equipment to exact positions

Repeatedly use fingers and hands to handle, install, position, and move materials, and manipulate tools

Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information through verbal communications in person or detect objects in and around job site

Average, ordinary visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents; operate various types of machinery and handheld equipment

Walk short distances on slippery, even, and/or uneven surfaces

Stand, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, turn, or crawl

Climb and balance on stairs, metal/wooden beams, ladders, or other structures/elevated areas

Work primarily at job site performing work in outdoor weather conditions with exposure to extreme cold, heat, and noise depending upon project site; and may also include the following: dust, fumes, cleaning chemicals, and/or other harsh/hazardous solvents or disinfectants, electrical components, power lines, or other electrical hazards, rebar, blades, or other sharp objects/tools, high elevations, trenches, or crawl spaces

Travel locally during the work day between company yard and multiple jobsites, although some out-of-area travel may be expected with seldom overnight travel

Work irregular hours to include nights and weekends

Must be able to: Maintain accurate and detailed records of equipment and gauge maintenance

Actively search for equipment issues, document and perform routine, quarterly, and annual maintenance via the equipment manual

Follow to and enforce all applicable company, state and federal safety and environmental rules and regulations in assigned areas

Adhere to and perform functions according to company and OSHA safety guidelines

Work in a cooperative team environment

Maintain clean and orderly work area

Adhere to the highest standards of ethics, integrity, professionalism, and discretion

Support a culture of customer satisfaction

Follow and exchange basic instructions, information, and guidelines

Make independent decisions based on experience or knowledge with minimal supervision

Participate in training and development opportunities offered to maintain knowledge of current practices and safety knowledge

Communicate and comprehend instructions/directions in accordance with safety requirements, which necessitate no language barriers exist between employees and supervisors

Wear personal protective equipment as required such as steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat, vest, and the like while conducting job site visits

Maintain regular, timely, and predictable attendance