Chesapeake Energy

Lease Operator I (Night Operator)

Posted on: 15 Dec 2021

Douglas, WY

Job Description

Job Summary

This entry level position is responsible for maintaining optimum production from assigned wells under general supervision of a supervisor or more experienced pumper, using basic skills to complete routine assigned tasks in order to maximize well production.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Makes routine checks on all well sites according to schedule
Monitors production equipment, compressors, wellheads, dehydrators and meters
Manages daily fluid production; gauge and record oil and water tanks; record all seal records
Participates in periodic well review meetings with foreman, techs, and production engineer
Analyzes production related problems and work with foreman, techs, production engineer, and any other relative personnel to troubleshoot
Submits daily data and turn in all reports and tickets on a timely basis
Inspects lease sites, ensure they are clean and maintained; check for spills and fluid leaks
Routinely inspects pumping units, compressors, and other equipment; ensure they are well maintained
Provides relief pumping when needed
Communicates regularly with production foreman and relief pumper
Ensure company provided vehicle is well maintained and cleaned
Performs light maintenance on equipment
Performs all duties in accordance with Chesapeake?s Environmental, Health and Safety Guidelines
Completes Lease Operator training as directed
Performs other duties as assigned

Job Specific Skills

Basic understanding of gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure equipment is working properly
Knowledge of safety/environmental requirements and practices
Basic knowledge of analyzing and solving mechanical problems
Able to perform routine maintenance on machines and equipment
Able to check wells on a daily basis, driving to and from wells

Education

Minimum: High school diploma or GED

Experience

Minimum: 0 - 2 years related work experience

Additional Qualifications

Ability to possess a valid driver's license
Ability to work night shift -- 12 hour days (7 days off; 7 days on)

Chesapeake Energy

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Chesapeake Energy Corporation engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of properties for the production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids (NGL) from underground reservoirs in the United States. The company holds interests in natural gas resource plays, including the Marcellus in Northern Appalachian Basin in Pennsylvania; Haynesville located in Northwestern Louisiana; Eagle Ford in South Texas; Brazos Valley in Southeast Texas; Powder River Basin in Wyoming; and Mid-Continent in Anadarko Basin of northwestern Oklahoma. As of December 31, 2018, it owned interests in approximately 13,200 oil and natural gas wells; and had estimated proved reserves of 1,448 one million barrels of oil equivalent. Chesapeake Energy Corporation was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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