Lease Operator, CO2

Job Title: Field Lease Operator (CO₂ Injection Operations)

Company: Baywater Pipeline Services

Location: Vanderbilt, TX

Schedule: 7&7 Rotation, Home Every Day/Night

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

Baywater is seeking a Field Lease Operator to support oil & gas production operations with a focus on CO₂ injection fields. This role combines traditional lease operations with facility operations, requiring a strong understanding of production equipment, injection systems, and safety-critical processes.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for daily field operations, monitoring production and injection systems, maintaining equipment integrity, and ensuring compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Lease Operations

Monitor and optimize oil, gas, and water production from assigned wells

Conduct routine well checks including pressures, temperatures, flow rates, and fluid levels

Adjust well settings (chokes, valves, artificial lift systems) to maintain optimal production

Perform basic troubleshooting and minor repairs on wellsite equipment

Record and report production data accurately and timely

Facility Operations

Operate and monitor production facilities including separators, treaters, compressors, and tank batteries

Manage fluid transfer operations including oil, produced water, and gas handling

Perform equipment inspections, preventive maintenance, and housekeeping

Support startup, shutdown, and upset condition response

CO₂ Injection Operations (Critical Scope)

Monitor CO₂ injection rates, pressures, and volumes to ensure compliance with reservoir management plans

Inspect and maintain CO₂ injection wells, lines, valves, and related infrastructure

Identify and respond to leaks, pressure anomalies, or system upsets

Understand corrosion risks and ensure proper mitigation practices are followed

Coordinate with engineering and reservoir teams on injection performance

Safety & Compliance Responsibilities

Adhere to all company HSE policies, OSHA standards, and client-specific requirements

Recognize and mitigate hazards associated with CO₂ exposure (asphyxiation risk)

Participate in Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and permit-to-work systems

Immediately report incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions

Utilize proper PPE including respiratory protection when required

Support emergency response activities including spill response and gas release scenarios

Qualifications

Required

High school diploma or GED

2+ years of oil & gas field experience (lease operator, facility operator, or similar role)

Experience working with CO₂ injection or enhanced oil recovery (EOR) operations preferred

Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills

Valid driver’s license with clean driving record

Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

- Willing to work 7&7 Rotation

- Live within distance to commute to Vanderbilt, TX for work.

Work Location: In person