Production Tech

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Oxyproduces,markets and transportsoil and natural gas to maximize value and provide resources fundamental to life. The company leverages its global leadership incarbon managementto advance lower-carbon technologies and products. Headquartered in Houston, Oxy primarily operates in the United States, Middle East and North Africa. To learn more, visitOxy

Oxy strives to attract and retain talented employees by investing in their professional development and providing rewarding opportunities for personal growth. Our goal is to meet the highest employer standards by ensuring the health and safety of our employees, protecting the environment and positively impacting our communities where we do business.

The position is expected to be filled by a pre-identified candidate. If interested in this position, please submit your Application within 3 business days of the posting date.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to fill the position of Production Technician within our ORCM EOR Waterflood group based in Odessa, Texas.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Adhere to and enforce applicable company, state and federal safety, health and environmental requirements; perform all work using safe work practices and sound environmental procedures.
• Operate, monitor, inspect and maintain oil and gas wells, production facilities and associated equipment to support safe, reliable and efficient operations.
• Perform well testing and production surveillance; identify production shortfalls, changing well conditions, equipment issues, leaks, spills or other operating abnormalities.
• Operate and maintain equipment including wellheads, pumping units, pump-off controllers, separators, heater treaters, tanks, chemical pumps, meters, flowlines, automation equipment, artificial-lift equipment and related facilities.
• Conduct routine inspections of well casings, wellheads, pressure vessels, storage facilities and other production equipment to verify integrity and operating efficiency.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and perform minor repairs to pipe fittings, valves, controllers, automation equipment and minor line leaks, as appropriate.
• Prepare and maintain accurate daily records, including production volumes, well pressures, chemical usage, maintenance activities and operational observations; enter data into required field and corporate systems.
• Coordinate maintenance and repair activities to minimize downtime, optimize production and maintain regulatory compliance.
• Witness hydrocarbon sales and transfers as assigned; verify measurement accuracy and communicate discrepancies.
• Coordinate and oversee contractors and service companies during field activities, including well servicing, chemical treatments, fluid transfers and maintenance work.
• Work collaboratively with field operations, maintenance, engineering and support teams to resolve issues, improve reliability and identify cost-effective optimization opportunities.
• Participate in after-hours and non-scheduled callouts as required by business needs.

Skills:

• General mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Working knowledge of oil and gas production operations and field equipment.
• Ability to prioritize work, manage multiple tasks and work independently with limited supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Technical aptitude in basic mathematics, data review and analytical problem solving.
• Proficiency using personal computers and common Microsoft Windows-based applications.
• Commitment to safe work practices, environmental stewardship and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record is required.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot and repair field equipment.
• Ability to maintain neat, accurate and timely operational records.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and respond to non-scheduled callouts, as needed.

Additional Desired Qualifications:

• Three or more years of oil and gas production operations experience preferred.
• Some college coursework, vocational training or technical certification in a relevant discipline preferred.
• Experience with artificial lift systems, including rod lift, gas lift, plunger lift or electric submersible pumps.
• Experience with production facilities, tank batteries, LACT units, compression, water injection/disposal, metering or automation systems.
• Familiarity with production data, field surveillance and maintenance systems.

Recruitment Fraud

It has come to our attention various individuals and/or organizations are contacting people falsely pretending to recruit on behalf of Oxy. Please be aware that these recruiting scams and communications do not originate nor are they associated with our recruitment process. All Oxy job postings and offers will require a completed application through our company website. Oxy does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruiting process. We will never: Ask you to pay for applications, interviews, meetings, processing, training or for any other fees. Use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an advance fee of any kind; or request personal information such as passport and bank account details at an early stage of our recruitment process.

We recommend against responding to unsolicited business propositions or offers from people you don’t know. Do not disclose your personal or financial details. If you believe you have been the victim of a recruiting scam, please contact your local police department.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state or local law.

Recruitment Fraud

It has come to our attention various individuals and/or organizations are contacting people falsely pretending to recruit on behalf of Oxy. Please be aware that these recruiting scams and communications do not originate nor are they associated with our recruitment process. All Oxy job postings and offers will require a completed application through our company website.

Oxy does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruiting process. We will never:

*Ask you to pay for applications, interviews, meetings, processing, training or for any other fees

*Use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an advance fee of any kind or

*Request personal information such as passport and bank account details at an early stage of our recruitment process.

We recommend against responding to unsolicited business propositions or offers from people you don’t know. Do not disclose your personal or financial details. If you believe you have been the victim of a recruiting scam, please contact your local police department.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

Oxy is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Individual with Disability/Veteran Status

 

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