About this role
At Williams, we’re powering a cleaner, more connected future, and that starts with you. Here, your work fuels communities, drives innovation, and helps deliver reliable energy the world depends on. Join a Fortune 500 team that invests in your growth, values your contributions, and challenges you to make a lasting impact every day.
As a Lease Operator you’ll be responsible for the daily maintenance of a designated route or group of oil and gas wells. In addition, you’ll develop and demonstrate essential operating skills through ongoing training and by working with multi-well pads, compressors, and various artificial lift methods.
Your work will challenge you, and with our Core Values to guide you, you’ll quickly learn and grow with us.
Responsibilities/Expectations:
• Conducts production tests and perform routine repairs
• Completes operational checks of assigned wells/equipment and identify and report changes in individual well performance
• Performs minor maintenance of equipment
• Gauges tanks and prepare for sale and manage fluid inventory on production facilities
• Lights gas-fired vessels/emission control devices
• Conducts environmental and Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) audits to assess field operations, buildings, facilities, tools, and equipment
• Other duties as assigned
Lease Operator I: Education/Years of Experience:
• Required: High School Diploma/GED and minimum six (6) months of demonstrated ability as an operations technician or similar role
• Preferred: Associates or two-year technical degree
Lease Operator II: Education/Years of Experience:
• Required: High School Diploma/GED and minimum two (2) years of demonstrated ability as an operations technician or similar role
• Preferred: Associates or two-year technical degree
Lease Operator III: Education/Years of Experience:
• Required: High School Diploma/GED and minimum three (3) years of demonstrated ability as an operations technician or similar role
• Preferred: Associates or two-year technical degree
Lease Operator Sr: Education/Years of Experience:
• Required: High School Diploma/GED and minimum six (6) years of demonstrated ability as an operations technician or similar role
• Preferred: Associates or two-year technical degree
Physical and Environment Work Requirements: Must be willing to:
• Work in extreme temperatures, with loud noises and in enclosed spaces
• Carry or lift items up to 50 lbs and team lift loads of more than 50 lbs as needed
• Stand, walk, climb, bend, stoop, and squat, often for long periods of time
• Work at elevated levels, potentially from man lifts, ladders, scaffolding, and/or small towers, with appropriate PPE (Personal Protection Equipment)
• Use hand tools
Shift/Work Hours/Travel Requirements:
• Regular Monday–Friday schedule with occasional evening, weekend, and on-call coverage May be required to work overtime, 10-12 hour shifts and travel between Williams locations with occasional overnight stays • Monday-Friday schedule with occational weekends
Other Requirements:
• Must possess valid State Driver’s License and clean driving record
• Demonstrates proficiency and ability to adopt technology and applications to drive operational efficiency and streamline processes
• Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application and PC skills and basic knowledge of Process Control Systems and Programmable Logic Controllers
#LI-KK1 We invest in our people in ways that actually show up in your day-to-day, not just on paper. Our Total Rewards are built to support how you work, live, and plan for what’s next.
Here’s a look at what that means:
• Strong pay plus an annual incentive program • Hybrid work for most office roles, plus real flexibility in many field positions • Medical, dental, and vision coverage with options that fit your life, not the other way around • 401(k) with company match and an annual company contribution • Paid time off, including company and floating holidays • Paid parental leave (up to six weeks per parent), plus fertility and adoption support • Advanced AI tools and resources to help level up and work smarter • Clear paths to grow your career, with a strong culture of promoting from within • Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education • HSA and FSA options • Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage • Employee stock purchase plan • Domestic partner benefits • Employee resource groups, wellness support, paid volunteer time, and company matching for causes you care about
Eligibility and benefits are governed by the terms of the applicable plan or program document which can be amended or terminated at any time.
For more information, please visit Total Rewards | Williams Companies.
Williams is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected under applicable discrimination law.
Education Requirements: Skill Requirements: