Lease Operator I

Lease Operator I
Notice info
LocationMidland, TX
Job Typefull time
On-site
Oil and Gas

About This Job

Oxy is an international energy company with assets primarily in the United States, the Middle East and North Africa. We are one of the largest oil and gas producers in the U.S., including a leading producer in the Permian and DJ basins, and offshore Gulf of Mexico. Our midstream and marketing segment provides flow assurance and maximizes the value of our oil and gas. Our chemical subsidiary OxyChem manufactures the building blocks for life-enhancing products. Our Oxy Low Carbon Ventures subsidiary is advancing leading-edge technologies and business solutions that economically grow our business while reducing emissions. We are committed to using our global leadership in carbon management to advance a lower-carbon world. Visit oxy.com for more information.

Occidental strives to attract and retain talented employees by investing in their professional development and providing rewarding opportunities for personal growth. Our goal is to meet the highest employer standards by ensuring the health and safety of our employees, protecting the environment and positively impacting our communities where we do business.

We are looking for a coachable and motivated individual to fill the position Lease Operator within our OxyRock group based in Midland, Texas area. This position will be responsible for the operation of wells to generate maximum revenue at the minimum cost working with other employees and contractors.

Roles & Responsibilities

Ensure wells and equipment in assigned production area are operating correctly
Recommend needed changes to improve production (POC adjustment, etc.)
Maintain leases in an environmentally safe manner

+ Report all leaks to your supervisor immediately, per HSE&E Handbook + Monitor leases daily

Maintain a clean work environment

+ Remove all trash from leases (including pumping unit base) + Keep vegetation off dikes, inside dikes, and around pumping unit + Keep location free of equipment (rods, tubing, etc.)

Ensure oil and gas is properly measured and sold to correct pipeline/ truck specifications

+ Gauge tanks, cut tanks, work tanks, and ensure BS&W is acceptable + Monitor gas meters, witness calibrations/ sample testing when appropriate + Manage LACT’s start and stop monthly close outs & proving/ calibration + Manage tank levels

Report daily production promptly and with extreme accuracy

+ Compare actual production to expected forecast and report major variances to your supervisor + Work closely with production accounting group


Review LOS Reports

+ Recommend changes to reduce costs to your supervisor + Ensure accuracy

Monitor and maintain facility performance
Review well failure reports

+ Monitor Chemical Program + Monitor downhole failures and make needed recommendations


- Rod Wear

- Corrosion

Compare actual production to expected forecast and report major variances to your supervisor

Work with production engineers, area managers, and other relevant employees in making adjustments on wells as needed including but not limited to


+ Pumping unit changes


- Sheave changes - Stroke length changes


+ Pump Off Control Adjustments

Perform routine maintenance as needed (repair or change out stuffing box packing, dump valves, etc.)
Coordinate roustabout crew work as needed
Compile reports promptly, insuring accuracy
Track & Monitor well failure

+ Monitor Chemical Program + Monitor downhole failures and make needed recommendations


- Rod Wear - Corrosion

Compare actual production to expected forecast and report major variances to your supervisor

+ Work with Engineers / Production foremen in making adjustments on wells as needed + Run Dyno’s and Fluid levels/ Following Engineer’s recommendations

- Changes to Pumping Unit Performance

- Pump Off Control Adjustments

Ensure all reserve pits closed and report to supervisor if not

Be willing and available to take on additional responsibilities

+ Observe and coordinate rig work (production rod or tubing failures, etc.) + Observe and coordinate roustabout crews’ work as needed, coordinating with your supervisor

Other Duties as Assigned.


Qualifications

High School diploma or GED
Some college or technical training a plus
Valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record
Proficient in the use of personal computer utilizing a MS Windows environment
General mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as by self without direct supervision
Technical skills related to math and analytical processes
Strong initiative and self-starter
Multi-task orientation with skills related to work prioritization
Understanding of business fundamentals
Understanding of importance of environmental and safe work practices
General oilfield safety training
H2S certification
First aid certification
Complete the Level I e-pilot course list

Recruitment Fraud

It has come to our attention various individuals and/or organizations are contacting people falsely pretending to recruit on behalf of Oxy. Please be aware that these recruiting scams and communications do not originate nor are they associated with our recruitment process. All Oxy job postings and offers will require a completed application through our company website.

Oxy does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruiting process. We will never:

Ask you to pay for applications, interviews, meetings, processing, training or for any other fees

Use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an advance fee of any kind or
Request personal information such as passport and bank account details at an early stage of our recruitment process.

We recommend against responding to unsolicited business propositions or offers from people you don't know. Do not disclose your personal or financial details. If you believe you have been the victim of a recruiting scam, please contact your local police department.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

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