Prairie Operating Co LLC

Roustabout Lead

Field Operations - GREELEY, CO - Full Time

Position Title:
Department: 		Roustabout Lead
Field Operations
Location:DJ Basin, Colorado
Reports to:Maintenance Foreman
Salary Range:
 		$25/hr. - $32/hr. 
 

Job Summary
The Roustabout Lead position is responsible for supervising a roustabout crew performing maintenance, repair, and construction activities across oil and gas well sites and production facilities in the DJ Basin. This role ensures safe, efficient, and compliant execution of field operations, including facility upkeep, equipment installation, cost control, and environmental stewardship while meeting all applicable Colorado and federal regulatory requirements.
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Flowline installation and repair
  • Tank battery maintenance
  • Separator, heater treater, and production equipment maintenance
  • Valve replacement and piping modifications
  • Poly and steel pipeline repairs
  • Proficient operation of heavy equipment, skid steer, backhoe, telehandler, Etc.
  • Fencing, containment, and lease road maintenance
  • Equipment setting using cranes
  • Storm water management
  • Lease mowing and vegetation management
  • General facility maintenance and repairs
  • Pressure testing and commissioning of production equipment
QUALIFICATIONS
  • High school diploma or GED required; technical or trade certification preferred
  • 5–10 years of oil & gas construction and maintenance experience
  • 2–3 years of leadership or foreman experience in a field environment
  • Strong understanding of DJ Basin facility construction standards and production systems
  • Valid CDL driver’s license (Class A, Air brakes not required, Automatic only is acceptable)
  • Required certifications: OSHA 10/30, H2S Awareness, First Aid/CPR (or ability to obtain)
Work environment
  • Primarily outdoor work in varying weather conditions across the DJ Basin
  • Exposure to heavy equipment, noise, and hazardous materials
  • Physically demanding work including lifting, climbing, and extended periods on foot
  • Long hours, rotational schedules, and on-call availability may be required
  • Travel between multiple job sites within the basin
 
Core Competencies
  • Strong team leadership skills
  • Strong commitment to safety and regulatory compliance
  • Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
  • Effective communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to work in fast-paced, physically demanding outdoor environments
  • Problem-solving and decision-making under pressure
 
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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