Diamondback Energy Inc

Gas Lift Coordinator

Diamondback Energy Inc$90K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • 5+ years of oil and gas field operations experience, particularly with artificial lift systems
  • Hands-on experience with gas lift, plunger lift, and compressor operations
  • Strong background in field operations with equipment diagnosis and resolution talent
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)
  • Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills, emphasizing safety and accountability

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot gas lift, plunger lift, and compression issues to restore performance
  • Monitor well and system performance, analyzing trends and identifying optimization opportunities
  • Conduct field investigations on underperforming wells and recommend corrective actions
  • Provide technical support to field operations on artificial lift performance and equipment issues
  • Coordinate with production, engineering, and vendors to execute repairs and improvements
  • Implement solutions to enhance production performance and reliability
  • Maintain documentation and support continuous improvement efforts

Benefits

  • Hybrid role with opportunities for both field and office-based work
  • Frequent travel across the Permian Basin for hands-on involvement
  • Cross-functional collaboration with operations, engineering, and vendors
  • Emphasis on safety and continuous improvement in operational practices
Full Job Description
The Gas Lift Coordinator optimizes gas lift and plunger lift performance through troubleshooting, production analysis, and field execution. This role serves as a key technical resource to diagnose artificial lift and compression issues, improve well performance, reduce downtime, and support safe, efficient operations. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong field experience, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently while partnering effectively with operations, engineering, and vendors.

This hybrid role combines office-based analysis with frequent field support and travel across the Permian Basin. The Gas Lift Specialist evaluates performance trends, identifies optimization opportunities, and implements practical solutions in the field. Success in this role requires initiative, accountability, adaptability, and strong cross-functional collaboration.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Include but are not limited to:

  • Troubleshoot gas lift, plunger lift, and compression issues to restore performance and minimize downtime
  • Monitor well and system performance, analyze trends, and identify optimization opportunities
  • Conduct field investigations on underperforming wells, failed equipment, and operational bottlenecks, and recommend corrective actions
  • Provide technical support to field operations on artificial lift performance, equipment issues, and best practices
  • Coordinate with production, engineering, field personnel, and vendors to execute repairs and system improvements
  • Implement solutions to improve production performance, reduce issues, and enhance system reliability
  • Recommend process and equipment improvements to strengthen lift system performance
  • Maintain documentation, communicate findings, and support continuous improvement efforts

Required Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Minimum 5+ years of oil and gas field operations experience, with direct experience supporting artificial lift systems
  • Hands-on experience with gas lift, plunger lift, and compressor operations
  • Strong field operations background with the ability to diagnose and resolve equipment and production issues in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, and Word
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple priorities effectively
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills with a focus on safety, accountability, and results

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) systems
  • Experience with programming, automation, or control systems

About Diamondback Energy Inc

Diamondback Energy is an independent oil and natural gas company headquartered in Midland, TX. Diamondback’s growth strategy is focused on the acquisition, development, exploration and exploitation of unconventional, long-life, onshore oil and natural gas reserves in the major oil producing Permian Basin in West Texas. The Company’s operations are directed primarily at the large acreage areas of the Clearfork, Spraberry, Wolfcamp, Cline, Strawn and Atoka formations, collectively known as the Wolfberry Trend.

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Learn more about Diamondback Energy Inc
Size
870 employees
Market Cap
$23.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$4.5 billion
Founded
2007
5 Year Trend
+66.8%
Revenue
$2.8 billion
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