Lease Operator

About Us

At Exxon Mobil, we lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and a net‑zero future. As one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by pride in what we do and what we stand for.

• Assist other Lease Operators with operating and inspecting pumping and wellhead equipment among other duties.
• Once employed, a skill assessment coinciding with this description will be assigned that further defines the job duties for progression/promotion purposes.

• Occasionally required to work night shifts, based on operational needs
• Learn to operate and inspect pumping and wellhead equipment.
• Learn basic operation and proper maintenance of gas engines, testers, phase separators, water knock‑outs, heaters and stock tanks, and other on‑site wellhead equipment and compressors.
• Assist with routine maintenance of production equipment, learning to check wellhead compressors.
• Learn to detect oil, water or gas leaks, and broken seals. Also learn proper lockout/tagout procedures.
• Utilize SCADA equipment for well surveillance to optimize production and prevent spills.
• Assist in minor repairs of production equipment.
• Learn to read and record daily numbers from various lease oil and gas measurement equipment.
• Ensure tank thief hatches are securely closed.
• Learn to enter daily production readings, well‑test readings, downtime and run tickets into current electronic systems.
• Learn to advise water haulers when water is ready for pickup and disposal.
• Learn to complete all required paperwork, reports, and to run required reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor, including special projects.

• High school education or equivalent.
• Entry‑level position. No prior experience necessary.
• A current valid driver’s license with an insurable driving record.
• Able to read and write, including interpretation of pressure gauges and completion of paperwork.
• Basic computer skills, including use of Microsoft Office.
• Strong adaptability skills.
• Eager to learn.
• Basic understanding of how to operate hand tools such as grease guns and wrenches, to lubricate or tighten equipment.

• Regularly required to sit, stand or walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop or bend; and talk or hear.
• Ability to climb a ladder and stairs.
• Drive assigned Company vehicle on unpaved lease roads.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

• Related oil and gas experience.
• Familiarity with mobile applications.

• Pension Plan:
  Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life.
• Savings Plan:
  Contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay, with a 7% company match if you contribute at least 6%.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Culture of Health:
  Programs and resources to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Health Advisory Program:
  Confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost.
• Disability Plan:
  Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job. Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you.

More information on our Company’s benefits can be found at  Please note benefits may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.

After applying, you will receive a pop‑up with access to the assessment. Complete the assessment by the deadline to be considered for the position. Assessment results are valid for 365 days from the original date of completion and apply to all job postings which require this pre‑employment assessment.

Effective May 1, 2024, all applicants must complete the revised assessments. Please complete the assessment by Sunday February 1, 2026.

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