Discovery Natural Resources LLC (DNR) is a domestic, onshore exploration and production company with over 1,000 wells in operation in Texas.

The Chemical Field Specialist role involves managing chemical-related issues, maintaining chemical equipment, and ensuring optimal chemical usage in production and completion processes.

Primary Responsibilities

• Models and communicates Discovery’s core values and safe work expectations to all vendors working in the field.
• Follows and supports all Discovery HSE policies.
• Serve as the field operations point of contact for all chemical-related issues, liaising between chemical vendors and Discovery.
• Address and resolve chemical-related issues or direct them to the appropriate personnel at Discovery.
• Manage all production chemical processes, including repair and installation of chemical pumps.
• Maintain inventory of parts, new pumps, and track data on pump repairs.
• Approve chemical invoices and ensure accurate billing.
• Collaborate with field staff to review monthly data and follow up on tasks generated from reports.
• Host monthly chemical reviews with vendors and the chemical team, as well as weekly team meetings.
• Ensure proper and timely chemical hookup for all new wells.
• Maintain chemical inventory levels to prevent tank depletion and ensure chemicals are pumped as recommended.
• Manage the maintenance, installation, and monitoring of chemical automation equipment.
• Manages vendor well sampling and analysis through coupon, water, oil, residual, and ATP testing.
• Supervise and treat paraffin-related issues on producing wells.
• Work with vendors to treat rejected oil tanks.

Managerial Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage chemical-related field operations, ensuring optimal chemical usage and compliance with industry standards.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, provide feedback, and implement improvement plans for team members.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements, maintaining accurate records and following all company-related policies.
• Foster cross-departmental collaboration to ensure seamless integration of chemical field activities with overall operations.
• Provide technical support and leadership during field emergency events, ensuring timely and effective resolution.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree in one of the physical sciences (e.g., Chemistry, Biology) preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of production chemical experience.
• Lease operating or other field experience is a plus.

Skills and Knowledge

• Commitment to Discovery Natural Resources expectations and core values
• Must be a cultural fit (Humble, Hungry, People Smart, Selfless, Accountable, Never Settling)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for data manipulation and report interpretation.
• Strong data management skills, including the ability to build, maintain, and extract information from databases.
• Excellent analytical, numeric, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional organizational and attention-to-detail skills.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with management, coworkers, contractors, and other departments.
• Ability to work well within a team environment, coordinating efforts across cross-functional departments.
• Ability to thrive in both independent and collaborative work environments, managing multiple demands and prioritizing deadlines.
• Ability to identify process improvements and utilize programming skills to enhance functionality.

Discovery Natural Resources LLC is a domestic, onshore exploration and production company with over 1,000 wells in operation in Texas.

The Compression Technician will perform troubleshooting, diagnosis, maintenance, and repairs on company-owned compression packages and other equipment as required. This role provides feedback for the development of operating practices and forecasts for parts and materials for assigned units, while cultivating a culture that is selfless, accountable, and never settling. The technician may also assist in other field activities as needed.

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensure routine maintenance plans are followed to minimize downtime on all assigned equipment.
• Adhere to all company safety policies and practices as outlined in the Company Safety Handbook.
• Maintain run time of natural gas compression units at or above 98%.
• Accurately gather and document data for reports critical to unit operations.
• Oversee and participate in the installation of new compression packages.
• Ensure critical spares are maintained in inventory.
• Maintain cleanliness of assigned units and ensure safe working conditions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in gas compression preferred.
• Caterpillar/Ariel certifications and experience strongly preferred.
• High Pressure Gas Lift type compression experience a plus.

Skills and Knowledge

• Commitment to Discovery Natural Resources expectations and core values.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Experienced in driving a commercial sized vehicle.
• Intermediate to expert level diagnostic and repair skills.
• Ability to understand written and verbal communications including training, procedures, technical manuals, and instructions.
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Willingness to work extended hours, including periodic on-call weekends or days off. 

*Periodic lifting in excess of 50 lbs may be required. Exposure to extremes in temperature. Exposure to high noise levels in excess of 85 dBa requiring hearing protections as well as exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals and materials requiring use of proper PPE.

Discovery Natural Resources LLC is a domestic, onshore exploration and production company with over 1,000 wells in operation in Texas.

Reporting to the Production Superintendent, the Night Lead Lease Operator is a leadership role responsible for overseeing a team of 4-8 contract lease operators during night shifts. This role ensures safety, consistency, and prioritization of field operations, working closely with the control room to respond to SCADA alerts and dispatch personnel to routes or areas requiring attention. The Night Lead Lease Operator trains and mentors’ operators, drives operational efficiency, and fosters a culture that is selfless, accountable, and never settling, aligning field activities with company goals.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of 4-8 contract lease operators during night shifts, ensuring safe and efficient execution of production tasks across assigned routes.
• Collaborate with the control room to respond to SCADA alerts, prioritizing and dispatching operators to address operational needs promptly.
• Coordinate with production, maintenance, and automation teams to ensure seamless execution of night-shift activities.
• Champion a proactive safety culture, conducting night-shift safety meetings and field audits to ensure compliance with Discovery’s HSE policies and regulatory requirements.
• Address potential hazards immediately, ensuring a safe work environment for all contract operators.
• Lead by example to reinforce safety standards and accountability during night operations.
• Train and mentor contract lease operators, providing structured feedback to enhance skills and ensure consistency in performance.
• Ensure operator capabilities to handle night-shift challenges, adapting coaching methods to individual needs.
• Foster a culture of accountability and excellence, aligning team performance with company standards.
• Prioritize high-impact tasks based on control room SCADA data and field conditions, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal production.
• Work with the control room to monitor performance and dispatch operators to address issues like equipment malfunctions or production anomalies.
• Support production forecasting by providing field insights to management and engineering teams.
• Champion the adoption of new technologies and methods during night operations, collaborating with the control room to implement SCADA-driven solutions.
• Identify opportunities to improve night-shift workflows and encourage operator feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure consistent application of operational processes to maintain efficiency and reliability.
• Serve as the primary night-shift liaison between field operations, the control room, and management, ensuring clear communication of production data and challenges.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting using tools like Siteview, Wellview, Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Build strong relationships with contract operators and cross-functional teams to align on operational goals.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• 8+ years of lease operating experience in the oil and gas industry.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to climb stairs, as required on 10-, 15-, 20- & 25-foot production tanks.
• Ability to lift 55 lbs 3 feet above ground level.
• Possible exposure to numerous oil field chemicals.
• Ability to work with pumping units which may be 15 to 20 feet above ground.
• Periodic exposure to all types of weather conditions for long periods of time.
• Ability to hear over loud background noises.
• Ability to regularly work in a fast-paced environment full of risks. 

Skills and Knowledge

• This role requires a leader who embodies our Core Value; Safety, People, Integrity, Accountability, Innovation, Community, Teamwork, and inspires others to uphold the same standards.
• Strong understanding of oil and gas production operations, including well monitoring and optimization.
• Familiarity with SCADA systems and ability to interpret data for operational decisions.
• Proven ability to lead and train small teams, fostering consistency and accountability.
• Knowledge of state and federal oil and gas regulatory obligations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with the control room and cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in production applications (Field Operator/Evin), and other operational software for reporting and analysis.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record, with the ability to safely operate a vehicle in rural and variable weather conditions during night shifts.

* Primarily field-based, working outdoors in variable weather conditions, with frequent travel to well sites and routes. Requires flexibility to manage long hours and respond to operational needs, including occasional emergency situations. May require occasional lifting of heavy objects. Physical ability to perform routine maintenance on oil and gas wells is required

Discovery Natural Resources LLC is a domestic, onshore exploration and production company with over 1,000 wells in operation in Texas.

Under the direction of the Production Foreman, the Lead Operator is a strategic field leader responsible for assisting the foreman in overseeing a team of lease operators and managing production across multiple routes. This role involves high-level planning, forecasting, and coordination of production, maintenance, and compliance activities to ensure operational efficiency and alignment with company goals. The Lead Lease Operator serves as the primary liaison between field operations and management, and ensuring safety and performance excellence, while fostering a culture that is selfless, accountable, and never settling.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of lease operators across multiple routes, ensuring production targets are met and resources are allocated effectively.
• Prioritize high-impact tasks and balance workloads to optimize operational efficiency.
• Lead cross-departmental collaboration with production, construction, maintenance, measurement, and automation teams to ensure excellence in project execution.
• Provide structured feedback and training to develop operator skills, adapting coaching methods to individual needs.
• Foster a culture of accountability and excellence, mentoring operators to enhance team performance and career growth.
• Track team progress and implement development plans to maintain high standards.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to forecast production and plan field activities, using historical data and field insights to inform decisions.
• Coordinate maintenance and operational schedules to minimize downtime and maximize production efficiency.
• Align field activities with organizational objectives to support long-term operational goals.
• Champion a proactive safety mindset, leading by example and conducting regular safety meetings and field audits.
• Ensure compliance with Discovery’s HSE policies, state, and federal regulations, maintaining a safe work environment.
• Promote safety awareness and accountability across the team, addressing potential hazards promptly.
• Lead the adoption of new technologies and methods in field operations, championing innovative practices.
• Encourage experimentation and gather feedback to drive continuous improvement in workflows and processes.
• Implement sustainable solutions to enhance operational efficiency and production outcomes.
• Serve as the primary liaison between field operations and management, ensuring clear communication of production data, challenges, and opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to align project goals.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting using tools like Siteview, Wellview, Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• 8+ years of lease operating experience in the oil and gas industry.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to climb stairs, as required on 10-, 15-, 20- & 25-foot production tanks.
• Ability to lift 55 lbs 3 feet above ground level.
• Possible exposure to numerous oil field chemicals.
• Ability to work with pumping units which may be 15 to 20 feet above ground.
• Periodic exposure to all types of weather conditions for long periods of time.
• Ability to hear over loud background noises.
• Ability to regularly work in a fast-paced environment full of risks. 

Skills and Knowledge

• This role requires a leader who embodies our Core Value; Safety, People, Integrity, Accountability, Innovation, Community, Teamwork, and inspires others to uphold the same standards.
• Expertise in oil and gas production operations, including well monitoring and optimization.
• Strong understanding of production forecasting, planning, and resource allocation.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams, fostering accountability and excellence.
• Familiarity with state and federal oil and gas regulatory obligations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across departments and with management.
• Proficient in in the use of SCADA, production applications (Field Operator/Evin), and other operational software for reporting and analysis.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record, with the ability to safely operate a vehicle in rural and variable weather conditions.

* Primarily field-based, working outdoors in variable weather conditions, with frequent travel to well sites and routes. Requires flexibility to manage long hours and respond to operational needs, including occasional emergency situations. May require occasional lifting of heavy objects. Physical ability to perform routine maintenance on oil and gas wells is required

Discovery Natural Resources LLC is a domestic, onshore exploration and production company with over 1,000 wells in operation in Texas.

Reporting to the Production Foreman, the Utility Lease Operator is a highly experienced field leader responsible for optimizing production across multiple routes, training lease operators, and managing complex troubleshooting and special projects. This role requires in-depth technical expertise in oil, gas, and water systems, as well as artificial lift methods and production optimization tools. The Utility Lease Operator leads cross-departmental collaboration, ensures safety and compliance, and fosters a culture that is selfless, accountable, and never settling, aligning field operations with company goals.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee production operations across multiple routes, identifying inefficiencies and implementing corrective actions to maximize output.
• Perform advanced diagnostics and adjust SCADA and XSPOC systems to ensure cost-effective production.
• Troubleshoot complex issues in oil, gas, and water systems, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance.
• Serve as the primary trainer for new and existing lease operators, conducting peer route assessments and reinforcing best practices.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and operational excellence through structured training and feedback.
• Mentor operators to enhance technical skills and align performance with company standards.
• Lead special projects, including Flow Back operations, and supervise small crews to ensure timely and accurate execution.
• Coordinate with production, construction, maintenance, measurement, and automation teams to align project efforts.
• Provide detailed reporting on project progress and outcomes to support operational goals.
• Maintain expertise in instrumentation and diagnostics, performing advanced troubleshooting and routine preventive maintenance (PM) tasks.
• Support commissioning, Process Safety System Reviews (PSSRs), and compliance inspections to ensure equipment reliability and regulatory adherence.
• Ensure optimal performance of artificial lift systems, including rod pumps, plungers, ESPs, and gas lift systems.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of production data using tools like Wellview, scan reports, and failure analysis systems.
• Analyze trends, identify opportunities for improvement, and communicate findings to management and engineering teams.
• Recommend enhancements to artificial lift systems and operational processes based on data insights.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• 5-7 years of lease operating experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Experience with special projects and crew leadership preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to climb stairs, as required on 10-, 15-, 20- & 25-foot production tanks.
• Ability to lift 55 lbs 3 feet above ground level.
• Possible exposure to numerous oil field chemicals.
• Ability to work with pumping units which may be 15 to 20 feet above ground.
• Periodic exposure to all types of weather conditions for long periods of time.
• Ability to hear over loud background noises.
• Ability to regularly work in a fast-paced environment full of risks. 

Skills and Knowledge

• This role requires a leader who embodies our Core Value; Safety, People, Integrity, Accountability, Innovation, Community, Teamwork, and inspires others to uphold the same standards
• Deep technical expertise in oil, gas, and water systems, artificial lift methods (rod pumps, plungers, ESPs, gas lift), and instrumentation.
• Proficiency in SCADA, XSPOC, Wellview, and other production optimization and reporting tools.
• Strong analytical skills for production data analysis and trend identification.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to train operators and collaborate across departments.
• Ability to lead small crews and manage complex projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with state and federal oil and gas regulatory obligations.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record, with the ability to safely operate a vehicle in rural and variable weather conditions.

* Majority of work will be outdoors under variable weather conditions. May require occasional lifting of heavy objects. Physical ability to perform routine maintenance on oil and gas wells is required.