Lease Operator Jobs

Reporting to: Production Foreman

Department: Operations

Location: Artesia New Mexico

Essential Responsibilities

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The Lease Operator optimizes and maintains oil and gas production and lease expenses. Under general supervision, this position prepares, maintains, and submits daily reports and records of daily gas and/or liquid volume, well pressure and volume of chemicals used, etc. Develops and applies an understanding of lease issues.

• Secure and maintain all company equipment, including but not limited to computers, vehicles, and analysis or test equipment
• Witness gauging and tests, ensuring accuracy of run tickets as required
• Perform operational checks of assigned wells, equipment and plant facilities
• Commit to EH&S in all activities
• Maximize profitability of assigned wells
• Maintain positive relationship with local, state, and Federal representatives and surface owners
• Provide field wide contact with all personnel in the event of emergency or other significant occurrences
• Train newly hired and/or less experienced lease operators
• Possess the right and obligation to stop work if unsafe conditions exist or are suspected
• Maintain facilities painting, general upkeep, vegetation control, road maintenance etc.
• Maintain regulatory, environmental and safety compliance in conjunction with and through close coordination with the Operations Engineers, Superintendents, Foremen, and Environmental Health and Safety Department
• Other duties as assigned
• Represent the company in delivery/receipt of materials and equipment
• Conduct production tests and perform minor repairs

Required Education & Experience

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• Minimum 5 years of experience in Oil and Gas Industry
• Basic competency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• High school diploma or equivalent

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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• Demonstrated ability to perform under pressure and time constraints
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment
• Ability to set priorities and follow through on projects with limited supervision
• Ability to easily adapt to changes in work environment, manage competing demands and deal with frequent changes, delays or unexpected events
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to remain calm in potentially adversarial or stressful situations
• Strong commitment to business ethics and EH&S

We Offer

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Contango Resources offers competitive salary, cash bonus and stock incentive bonus plans. The Company also offers a comprehensive benefit package which includes medical/dental/vision plans, company paid life and disability insurance, 401(k) retirement plan contribution matching with 100% immediate vesting, paid vacation and sick time, and much more.

International Considerations

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Expatriate assignments will not be considered. Contango Resources regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas for this position.

EEO Statement

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Contango Resources is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, or pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Contango's online application as a result of your disability. Please email [email protected] to request reasonable accommodation(s).