Vernon E. Faulconer Inc., an Independent Texas Oil & Gas company with over 35 years in the business, has an opportunity for an experienced, detail-oriented Lease Operator located in McAllen, Texas.  Position performs a key role in the daily inspection, operational monitoring, and reporting on assigned wells and facilities. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs daily inspections of assigned oil and gas leases.
• Gauges and reports daily production of oil and water in storage tanks.
• Reads gas meters, calculates, and reports daily produced gas volumes.
• Monitors and records daily plunger runs on all non-automated wells.
• Inspects plungers, sample catchers, and perform gauge ring tests on a monthly basis on all plunger lift wells.  
• Reads, records, and reports tubing and casing pressures on assigned wells.
• Inspects pipelines, valves, and flanges to detect malfunctions.
• Operates intermitter controllers, pumping units, natural gas compressors, refrigeration plants, JT plants, dehydrators, generators, two-way radios, and computers.
• Performs daily readings and reporting on assigned compressors.
• Proficient in trouble shooting mechanical problems on equipment.
• Will act as the initial point of contact for other lease operators on mechanical troubleshooting.
• Focal point for coordination of mechanical troubleshooting training within the group.
• Will serve as a technical resource to supervisor for coordination of work with external contractor compressor companies. 
• Makes repairs to control valves and pilots. 
• Reports lease deficiencies and other problems to the supervisor.
• Oversees the operation artificial lift equipment, such as down hole pumps, plunger-lift, and pumping units.
• Inspects each location visited and repairs or makes recommendations to management for the repair.
• Makes and manages project lists for each lease as needed.
• Proficient in the start-up and operation of each lease and its associated surface equipment. 
• Perform rotational schedule that may require duties be performed on the weekend.
• Reports to the Senior Production Foreman.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong mechanical aptitude with good working knowledge of all oil and gas surface production equipment.
• General knowledge of compressor operations and well automation.
• Good communication skills to interact effectively with members of small and large teams.
• Demonstrated strong mechanical aptitude. 
• Ability to effectively transfer mechanical knowledge to other employees. 
• A minimum of  High School Diploma or equivalent. 
• Ability to climb vessel ladders and work at heights up to 25 feet.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and ability to use the Internet/E-mail.
• Knowledge and skills to operate artificial lift equipment, such as down hole pumps, programmable controllers, and pumping units.
• To be considered for this position, you must be a US Citizen or already have the right to work in the United States of America for any employer without sponsorship.

Attractive compensation and benefits package for qualified candidates.

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