Lease Operator

As a Lease Operator / Production Technician, you will work in the field installing new infrastructure, maintaining existing production equipment, and diagnosing operational issues. You will play a key role in supporting safe operations, continuous improvement, and production reliability from the wellhead to the sales line.

Key Responsibilities Include:

- Operate, inspect, and maintain oil and gas production facilities and equipment

- Perform preventative maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting

- Install and commission new wells, facilities, and production equipment

- Diagnose equipment failures and assist with root cause analysis

- Monitor production data and validate operating conditions in the field

- Coordinate and oversee contractor work to ensure safe execution

- Complete pre- and post-job reviews and post-construction checks

- Use mobile apps and systems to document work, enter data, and report conditions

- Collaborate with operations teams to improve processes and reduce non-desired outcomes

- Support a strong safety culture and participate in continuous improvement initiatives

Physical Requirements:

- Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, and climbing

- Repetitive use of hands, arms, shoulders, and torso

- Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs

- Occasional use of power tools, computers, and mobile devices

Required:

- High school diploma or equivalent

- Mechanical aptitude and hands-on field experience

- Ability to communicate clearly with remote teams using phone, video, and digital tools

- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently

- Willingness to work outdoors in changing conditions

- Basic understanding of oil and gas production systems

Preferred:

- Experience as a Lease Operator, Production Operator, or similar role

- Oil & gas, industrial, or manufacturing background

- Technical school certificate or degree

- Electrical and mechanical experience

- Working knowledge of artificial lift systems (plunger lift, pumping units, compression)

- Experience managing contractors

- Comfort using mobile apps, databases, and digital reporting tools

- Growth mindset with the ability to learn new technology and processes quickly

Crosby offers competitive wages, sustainable health benefits, 401K company match, and opportunities for employee development.

We are seeking a motivated, mechanically inclined Lease Operator / Production Technician to support daily oil and gas field operations. This is a hands-on, field-based role responsible for operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving production equipment and facilities. The ideal candidate enjoys working outdoors, solving problems in real time, and collaborating with operations, contractors, and technical teams to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable production.