Lease Operator - Utah

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

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
• As part of the hiring process, the Company reserves the right, consistent with all applicable federal, state and local law, to conduct certain pre-employment screening, which includes but may not be limited to, certain job-related medical examinations, drug and alcohol testing, background checks, and gathering of motor vehicle reports and incidents for positions requiring driving on Company business or in a Company vehicle. SM Energy will review the results of those inquiries on an individualized basis as part of its overall decision making process
• 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.