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Job Title


Lease Operator I


Company : Expand Energy


Location : Sayre, PA


Created : 2026-04-13


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

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 Expand's 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 SummaryThis entry level position is responsible for optimizing production from assigned wells under general supervision of a supervisor or more experienced pumper, using basic skills to complete routine assigned tasks in order to maximize well production.Candidates must reside or willing to relocate within a 50-mile radius of the Sayre Field Office (14 Chesapeake Lane, Sayre, PA 18840) in order 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 Expand's Environmental, Health and Safety Guidelines Completes Lease Operator training as directed Performs other duties as assignedJob Specific SkillsBasic understanding of gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure equipment is working properlyKnowledge of safety/environmental requirements and practicesBasic knowledge of analyzing and solving mechanical problemsAble to perform routine maintenance on machines and equipmentAble to check wells on a daily basis, driving to and from wellsEducation & ExperienceMinimum: High school diploma or GED and related work experience or an equivalent substitution for education of 4 - 6 years related work experienceAdditional QualificationsAbility to possess a valid drivers licenseExpand 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.