Expand Energy Corporation
Lease Operator II
Date:
Sep 22, 2025
Location:
Wheeling, WV, US, 26003
Company:
Expand Energy
Our core values — Stewardship, Character, Collaborate, Learn, Disrupt — are the lens through which we evaluate every business decision. As a dynamic, growing company that offers extremely competitive compensation and benefits, our employees are our most valued assets and the foundation of Expands performance among our E&P competitors.
We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team. We realize that, historically, underrepresented groups feel the need to be 100% qualified in order to apply. If you meet any combination of our requirements, we encourage you to apply. We strive to hire people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger.
Job Summary This intermediate level position is responsible for maintaining optimum production from assigned wells under moderate oversight of all routine duties using functional and technical skills to perform the job and to solve moderately complex problems and issues. This position demonstrates familiarity with chemical treating and multiple types of artificial lift and can troubleshoot with some assistance of supervisor or tech in order to maximize well production.
Candidates must reside or be willing to relocate within a 40-mile radius of the Wheeling Field Office (1034 East Bethlehem Blvd., Wheeling, WV 26003) to be considered for this position.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Makes routine checks on all well sites according to schedule
Monitors production equipment, compressors, wellheads, dehydrators and meters
Manages daily fluid production; gauge and record oil and water tanks; record all seal records
Participates in periodic well review meetings with foreman, techs, and production engineer
Analyzes production related problems and work with foreman, techs, production engineer, and any other relative personnel to troubleshoot
Submits daily data and turn in all reports and tickets on a timely basis
Inspects lease sites, ensure they are clean and maintained; check for spills and fluid leaks
Routinely inspects pumping units, compressors, and other equipment; ensure they are well maintained
Provides relief pumping when needed
Communicates regularly with production foreman and relief pumper
Ensure company provided vehicle is well maintained and cleaned
Performs light maintenance on equipment
Performs all duties in accordance with EXE's Environmental, Health and Safety Guidelines
Completes Lease Operator training as directed
Optimizes artificial lift systems as required
Optimizes chemical treating program
Performs other duties as assigned
Job Specific Skills
Knowledge of gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure a machine is working properly
Knowledge of safety/environmental requirements and practices
Knowledge of oil and gas processes & production equipment
Knowledge of analyzing and solving mechanical problems
Checks wells on a daily basis (Driving to and from wells)
Able to perform routine maintenance on machines and equipment
Education & Experience Minimum: High school diploma or GED and 2 - 5 years related work experience or an equivalent substitution for education of 6 - 9 years related work experience
Additional Qualifications Ability to possess a valid drivers license
Expand Energy takes necessary action to ensure that all applicants are treated without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, pregnancy, military or veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established by law.
Expand Energy Corporation's operations are focused on discovering and developing its large and geographically diverse resource base of unconventional oil and natural gas assets onshore in the United States.
Nearest Major Market:
Pittsburgh
Sep 22, 2025
Location:
Wheeling, WV, US, 26003
Company:
Expand Energy
Our core values — Stewardship, Character, Collaborate, Learn, Disrupt — are the lens through which we evaluate every business decision. As a dynamic, growing company that offers extremely competitive compensation and benefits, our employees are our most valued assets and the foundation of Expands performance among our E&P competitors.
We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team. We realize that, historically, underrepresented groups feel the need to be 100% qualified in order to apply. If you meet any combination of our requirements, we encourage you to apply. We strive to hire people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger.
Job Summary This intermediate level position is responsible for maintaining optimum production from assigned wells under moderate oversight of all routine duties using functional and technical skills to perform the job and to solve moderately complex problems and issues. This position demonstrates familiarity with chemical treating and multiple types of artificial lift and can troubleshoot with some assistance of supervisor or tech in order to maximize well production.
Candidates must reside or be willing to relocate within a 40-mile radius of the Wheeling Field Office (1034 East Bethlehem Blvd., Wheeling, WV 26003) to be considered for this position.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Makes routine checks on all well sites according to schedule
Monitors production equipment, compressors, wellheads, dehydrators and meters
Manages daily fluid production; gauge and record oil and water tanks; record all seal records
Participates in periodic well review meetings with foreman, techs, and production engineer
Analyzes production related problems and work with foreman, techs, production engineer, and any other relative personnel to troubleshoot
Submits daily data and turn in all reports and tickets on a timely basis
Inspects lease sites, ensure they are clean and maintained; check for spills and fluid leaks
Routinely inspects pumping units, compressors, and other equipment; ensure they are well maintained
Provides relief pumping when needed
Communicates regularly with production foreman and relief pumper
Ensure company provided vehicle is well maintained and cleaned
Performs light maintenance on equipment
Performs all duties in accordance with EXE's Environmental, Health and Safety Guidelines
Completes Lease Operator training as directed
Optimizes artificial lift systems as required
Optimizes chemical treating program
Performs other duties as assigned
Job Specific Skills
Knowledge of gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure a machine is working properly
Knowledge of safety/environmental requirements and practices
Knowledge of oil and gas processes & production equipment
Knowledge of analyzing and solving mechanical problems
Checks wells on a daily basis (Driving to and from wells)
Able to perform routine maintenance on machines and equipment
Education & Experience Minimum: High school diploma or GED and 2 - 5 years related work experience or an equivalent substitution for education of 6 - 9 years related work experience
Additional Qualifications Ability to possess a valid drivers license
Expand Energy takes necessary action to ensure that all applicants are treated without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, pregnancy, military or veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established by law.
Expand Energy Corporation's operations are focused on discovering and developing its large and geographically diverse resource base of unconventional oil and natural gas assets onshore in the United States.
Nearest Major Market:
Pittsburgh