Lease Operator I

Duration: 1 year initially with possibility of extension Schedule: 8/6 rotational Location: Carlsbad, New Mexico

This opportunity is focused on production operations in Carlsbad, New Mexico, supporting daily well performance, facility monitoring, and safe field execution. The role involves working with production equipment, compression, separation, fluid handling, and artificial lift systems while helping maintain production targets and regulatory compliance. This position offers a technically hands-on environment with responsibility for inspections, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and production data tracking.

Required Education:

• High school diploma or GED

Required Experience:

• Experience in oilfield production operations
• Experience with wellsite production equipment, compression, separation, and fluid handling
• Experience supporting routine inspections, preventative maintenance, and field troubleshooting
• Experience working in outdoor operational environments with rotating schedules, call-outs, weekends, and holidays as required

Required Skills:

• Must live near Carlsbad, New Mexico
• Operate and monitor production facilities and lease equipment
• Troubleshoot well and facility issues
• Collect production data and maintain accurate records
• Read and understand P&IDs, facility drawings, and operating procedures
• Basic computer skills for reporting and production tracking systems
• Conduct JSAs, SWCs, and risk assessments before work
• Understanding of lockout/tagout, permit-to-work systems, and emergency response procedures
• Monitor daily well performance and production rates
• Inspect tanks, separators, treaters, and production equipment
• Coordinate repairs with maintenance, operations, and service providers
• Support environmental and regulatory compliance
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and contribute within a team environment

Required Certifications:

• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical certification or associate degree in a related field
• 1-5+ years of oilfield production operations experience
• Knowledge of artificial lift systems including rod pumps, ESPs, gas lift, and plunger lift

About Airswift:

Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with unique project needs. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, Airswift's geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry.