Roustabout Lead

GREELEY, CO

Full Time

Field Operations

Mid Level

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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