Artificial Lift Technician

ExxonMobil•Carlsbad, NM

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role leads artificial lift efforts in the field, focusing on installations, surveillance, troubleshooting, and optimization to maximize asset value throughout the well life cycle. This includes equipment pulls and Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA). The position involves daily engagement with production operations in the field and technical teams in the office.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of all types of artificial lift
Proficiency with all MS Office Suite programs with emphasis on Excel & Word
Strong computer skills with the ability to learn and use the following applications: Rodstar, TAM, Wellview & all Microsoft Office applications
Demonstrate leadership as well as verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of the organization
Support and motivate vendors to achieve operational objectives
Manage multiple tasks and changes to priorities with little notice
Ability to self-motivate
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Excellent attention to detail
Be a leader in Safety
Must be physically able to lift >50 lbs and climb ladders/stairways

Nice To Haves

Operational knowledge of SCADA systems (XSPOC)

Responsibilities

Perform fluid level shots on various forms of artificial lift.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues on all forms of artificial lift.
Monitor production of all wells to help identify when issues arise.
Check current rod design on failed rod pump wells and adjust as needed before repair.
Schedule repair and maintenance jobs on all wells such as load & tests, polish rod changes, or pump flushes.
Enter any subsurface jobs into Wellview database for documentation of the job.
Maintain data within XSPOC.