Prairie Operating Co LLC

Night Rover - Lease Operator

GREELEY, CO
Full Time
Operations
Mid Level
Position Title:
Department: 		Night Rover - Lease Operator
Operations
Location:Field
Reports to:Production Foreman
Salary Range:
 		$37/hr. - $40/hr. ($76,960 - $83,200)
 

Job Summary
The Night Rover/Lease Operator is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all well operations during night shifts in an oilfield production environment. This role ensures safe, efficient, and compliant operation of wells and related production equipment while providing leadership and guidance to field operators. The Night Rover/Lease Operator serves as the primary on-site decision-maker during assigned shifts.
 
Essential Functions
  • Coordinate night shift well operations, ensuring production targets are met safely and efficiently.
  • Monitor well performance, production rates, pressures, and equipment integrity.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues related to wells and all production related equipment.
  • Coordinate with day shift supervisors, production engineers, and field management to ensure continuity of operations.
  • Enforce all company safety policies, environmental regulations, and industry standards.
  • Conduct routine inspections of wellheads, pumps, compressors, and production equipment.
  • Respond to alarms, emergency situations, and abnormal operating conditions.
  • Complete required production reports, logs, and regulatory documentation accurately and on time.
  • Dispatch night operators to alarms, prioritizing environmental, safety, and production. Assisting with troubleshooting as needed.
  • Mentor and train new operators, ensuring adherence to best practices and procedures.
  • Coordinate maintenance activities with third-party automation technicians, compressor mechanics, and electricians.
skills and knowledge
  • Strong leadership and decision-making abilities.
  • Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • High attention to safety and regulatory compliance.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Strong communication and shift handover documentation skills.
  • Physical ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and perform manual tasks.
QUALIFICATIONS
  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • 5+ years of oilfield production or well operations experience.
  • Prior leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of well operations, artificial lift systems (plunger, ESP, rod pump, gas lift, jet pump), and surface production equipment.
  • Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, production data, and technical manuals.
  • Familiarity with SCADA systems and production reporting software.
Other requirements
  • Valid Colorado driver’s license with clean driving record (extensive travel between sites may be required)
  • Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in various weather conditions
  • Operate a vehicle safely in all weather conditions
This position is critical for maintaining the safety culture within oil and gas operations while ensuring full compliance with environmental laws.
 
Supervisory Responsibilities
  • No Supervisory responsibilities
 
Work environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
  • Night shift schedule (typically 10-hour shifts, 8/6 hitch).
  • Outdoor field environment with exposure to extreme temperatures, noise, and hazardous materials.
  • On-call availability for emergency response as required.
Physical demands
  • May require occasional lifting of heavy objects.
  • Physical ability to perform routine maintenance on oil and gas wells as required.
 
employee benefits

Prairie Operating Employee Co., LLC offers competitive compensation and benefits programs which include, but are not limited to, health care coverage, retirement plan, protection coverage, time off and leave programs, training and development opportunities and a range of allowances connected to specific work situations. 

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, marital status or veteran status.

Prairie Operating Employee Co., LLC reserves the right to modify this job description at its discretion at any time.  This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position.  Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.”
 
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