Lease Operator (I, II, III or Sr)

As a Lease Operator you’ll be responsible for the daily maintenance of a designated route or group of oil and gas wells. In addition, you’ll develop and demonstrate essential operating skills through ongoing training and by working with multi-well pads, compressors, and various artificial lift methods.

Your work will challenge you, and with our Core Values to guide you, you’ll quickly learn and grow with us.

- Conducts production tests and perform routine repairs

- Completes operational checks of assigned wells/equipment and identify and report changes in individual well performance

- Performs minor maintenance of equipment

- Gauges tanks and prepare for sale and manage fluid inventory on production facilities

- Lights gas-fired vessels/emission control devices

- Conducts environmental and Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) audits to assess field operations, buildings, facilities, tools, and equipment

- Other duties as assigned

Lease Operator I:

Education/Years of Experience:

- Required: High School Diploma/GED and minimum six (6) months of demonstrated ability as an operations technician or similar role

- Preferred: Associates or two-year technical degree

Lease Operator II:

Education/Years of Experience:

- Required: High School Diploma/GED and minimum two (2) years of demonstrated ability as an operations technician or similar role

- Preferred: Associates or two-year technical degree

Lease Operator III:

Education/Years of Experience:

- Required: High School Diploma/GED and minimum three (3) years of demonstrated ability as an operations technician or similar role

- Preferred: Associates or two-year technical degree

Lease Operator Sr:

Education/Years of Experience:

- Required: High School Diploma/GED and minimum six (6) years of demonstrated ability as an operations technician or similar role

- Preferred: Associates or two-year technical degree

Physical and Environment Work Requirements:

Must be willing to:

- Work in extreme temperatures, with loud noises and in enclosed spaces

- Carry or lift items up to 50 lbs and team lift loads of more than 50 lbs as needed

- Stand, walk, climb, bend, stoop, and squat, often for long periods of time

- Work at elevated levels, potentially from man lifts, ladders, scaffolding, and/or small towers, with appropriate PPE (Personal Protection Equipment)

- Use hand tools

Shift/Work Hours/Travel Requirements:

- Available to work after hours, on-call rotations, nights, weekend shifts and holidays as required

- May be required to work overtime, 10-12 hour shifts and travel between Williams locations with occasional overnight stays

Other Requirements:

- Must possess valid State Driver’s License and clean driving record

- Demonstrates proficiency and ability to adopt technology and applications to drive operational efficiency and streamline processes

- Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application and PC skills and basic knowledge of Process Control Systems and Programmable Logic Controllers

, The Lease Operator III is responsible for the overall daily operation and maintenance of a route or specified group of oil and gas wells. The Lease Operator III will demonstrate advanced operating skills through increased training, troubleshooting and problem-solving on routes that may include multi-well pads, compressors and a variety of artificial lift systems. Performs routine and structured work assignments. Contributes to tasks within a team, function, or work group. Advanced knowledge of processes for the assigned work. Exercises independent judgment, relying on pre-established guidelines, and Standard Operating Procedures. Works independently. This position will report to the Wamsutter, WY field office.