Lease Operator SR

Company Profile

Diversified Gas & Oil Corporation (“DGOC”) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Diversified Energy Company PLC, a US-based company listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and London Stock Exchange (LSE) under the ticker symbol “DEC”. Diversified Gas & Oil Corporation (DGOC) is an established owner and operator of producing conventional and unconventional natural gas & oil wells and midstream pipelines and compression stations concentrated in the Appalachian Basin in the United States. Headquartered in Birmingham, AL, our field operations are located throughout the Appalachian Basin in the states of Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. In 2021, Diversified announced our expansion into our Central Regional Focus Area, which includes producing areas within Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.

POSITION SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Viewed as an advanced Lease Operator, capable of handling most problems except those requiring engineering assistance. Works under very limited supervision to perform daily work duties and responsibilities. Uses critical thinking skills to analyze and solve complex problems and issues. Monitors, maintains, and reports the operation of wells and sites on an assigned route.

Special focus to be placed on:

- Make routine checks on all well sites according to schedule. Monitor production equipment including but not limited to compressors, pumpjacks, plunger lift, dehydrators, meters, separators, and safety devices; perform light maintenance on equipment as necessary to ensure all equipment is well maintained and operating safely. Inspect lease sites to ensure they are clean and free of debris and overgrown vegetation.

- Inspect lease sites to ensure they are clean and free of debris and overgrown vegetation.

- Inspects and maintains equipment on a routine basis.

- Manage daily fluid production; gauge and record oil and water tank levels.

- Gather daily, monthly, and quarterly data and submits all required reports and tickets by or before deadlines with little to no errors and/or missing information.

- Analyze production related issues and work with foreman and any other relative personnel to troubleshoot and resolve.

- Communicate regularly with production foreman on daily plans and issues; participate in periodic well reviews and safety meetings.

- Works to optimize production in a safe, cost-effective manner.

- Check for and address spills, fluid leaks, and trip hazards.

- Participate in on-call rotation schedule which includes some nights and weekends.

- Knowledge of company computer software associated with electronic measurement data collection, such as Cygnet, FDC and FlowCal.

- Leads optimization of wells in their area with little or no supervision

- Assist foremen with training new hires and other junior employees, assist with chart reviews, conduct employee ride-alongs, analyze and troubleshoot production related issues and work with employees and foremen to resolve.

- Demonstrates competency in operating multiple types of artificial lift such as plunger lift, gas lift, conventional and submersible pumps, etc.

Job Requirements

- Understand how equipment operates and is able to make most repairs without oversight required

- Must have the ability to balance production of a route/field; assess inputs and outputs to determine potential line loss situations.

- Understanding the reason for pressure differential across the system and well bore configuration to determine production optimization method.

- The individual must be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required. This includes hard hat, safety glasses, respirators, earplugs, steel-toed shoes, or other protective equipment as required by the location and work performed.

- Visually seeing driving operations well (either naturally or with corrective lenses).

- Familiar with differential controlled or time-based plunger lift systems; electric or gas/gasoline pumping units.

- Able to read and interpret various types of meter charts.

- Demonstrated technical aptitude to troubleshoot artificial lift systems and other mechanical issues.

- Knowledge of company computer software associated with electronic measurement data collection, such as Cygnet, FDC and FlowCal.

- The individual must be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required. This includes hard hat, safety glasses, respirators, earplugs, steel-toed shoes, or other protective equipment as required by the location and work performed.

- Visually seeing driving operations well (either naturally or with corrective lenses).

- Able to walk, step, climb or otherwise move from one location on the job site to another.

- Able to stand, stoop kneel, squat, climb and sit.

- Ability to repetitively move feet, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands and back in performance of work.

- Able to work at elevated heights.

- Able to lift 50lb or more objects occasionally.

- Able to carry 50lb or more objects occasionally.

- Able to adapt to outdoor conditions and prolonged exposure to varying weather conditions.

- Ability to remain calm during emergencies and respond appropriately as dictated by the circumstance of the incident.

- Capable of trouble shooting and optimizing various lift systems.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

- High school or higher level of education

- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the gas/oil industry.

- Experience with well operations and volume optimization.

- Basic computer skills (PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Excel)

- Excellent verbal communication skills, including the ability to interact with individuals at all levels within the organization.

- Demonstrated ability to organize and interpret data, and to problem solve.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

- Must be able to move or traverse from one location on the job site to another. This includes the ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods, frequently positioning oneself (e.g., to stoop, kneel, or squat) to perform tasks, and occasionally ascend/descend (e.g., ladders or uneven terrain)

- Ability to detect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, estimate, and assess driving operations effectively (either naturally or with corrective lenses).

- Ability to operate a 4X4 vehicle.

- Must be able to repetitively move or position feet, shoulders, arms, wrists, and back. Constantly operates, uses, and positions hands and fingers in performance of work

- Must be able to work atop elevated surfaces and traverse various heights

- Lifts or carries 116 lbs. or more, which falls into the "heavy" category (over 50 pounds).

- Frequently pushes and pulls with a maximum force of 150 ft./lbs.

- Constantly works in outdoor weather conditions and is exposed to varying environmental conditions, including well site conditions. The position requires the ability to perform tasks in physically demanding environments, encompassing the essential physical requirements and efforts outline

The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Driver Requirements:

- Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record

- This position involves operating a company vehicle for work-related travel or receiving a stipend for operating a personal vehicle for company use; adherence to all traffic laws and company vehicle policies is required.

- Candidates must be eligible to be insured under the company's vehicle insurance policy.