Lease Operator
Key Skills for This Role
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ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES
- Gauge production and test wells as required
- Ensure proper reporting of production and downtime
- Maintain production rate throughout the system
- Daily production data entry
- Optimize production from wells by adjusting Pump-Off-Controller setpoints, etc.
- Diagnose well problems with a focus on ensuring production optimization
- Ensure compliance with all Environmental, Health and Safety requirements
- Actively engage with land owners and maintain strong relationships/communication to identify and resolve issues
- May perform minor equipment repair
- May participate in leading safety meetings and reviews
- Conduct business with the highest ethical standards; demonstrate decision-making skills that ensure the safety of all persons associated with SM facilities
- Other duties as assigned
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION
High School diploma required
Minimum of 2 years of applicable job/industry experience
Candidates with an engineering degree and no experience will be considered
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Proficient utilization of Microsoft Office
- Awareness of cost metrics and analysis
- Basic knowledge of downhole operations, failure analysis, best practices
- Working knowledge of facility construction practices and standards
- Working knowledge in the area of Health, Environmental Compliance and Safety
- Demonstrate leadership abilities; takes initiative on team tasks
- Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Must have valid driver’s license
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work in various weather conditions and environments
Move, transport, and position equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
Manipulate valves, gauges, and other control mechanisms
Ability to operate a motor vehicle to travel between well sites**
Ability to climb up to 30 feet in height and function without fear
Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time ** Must meet and maintain eligibility requirements to drive a company vehicle OR valid state driver’s license and clean driving record
SM Energy offers competitive compensation and benefits programs which include, but are not limited to, variable pay, health care coverage, retirement plan, protection coverage, time off and leave programs, training and development opportunities and a range of allowances connected to specific work situations. Details are available at Careers :: SM Energy Company (SM) (sm-energy.com) .
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
About SM Energy
Public independent oil and gas producer of crude oil, natural gas, and NGLs in the United States.
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