CCUS Well Technician - Decatur, IL

Archer Daniels Midland • Decatur, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The CCUS Well Technician is responsible for the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) injection wells, associated pipelines, and surface facilities. This role supports well drilling, completion, injection, monitoring, and workover activities while ensuring the integrity of well systems and related infrastructure. The technician serves as a field-based resource for operations, maintenance, contractor oversight, regulatory compliance, and performance monitoring of CCUS assets.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• IADC Workover Supervisory Level Well Control Certification, or the ability to obtain certification within 24 months of employment.
• 4 plus years of experience in oil and gas operations, CCUS operations, pipeline operations, industrial manufacturing, chemical processing, or a related field environment.
• Experience working with mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, or process equipment.
• Experience coordinating field activities and working with industrial labor force.
• Strong leadership and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively under schedule and operational pressures.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail, quality, and operational excellence.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Adaptable and willing to learn new technologies and processes.
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic, accountability, and commitment to safety.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to operate telehandler, fork lift, and scissor lift.
• Ability to work in outdoor field environments under varying weather conditions.
• Frequent walking, standing, climbing, bending, and lifting.
• Ability to work around heavy equipment, rotating machinery, and pressurized systems.
• Ability to safely perform duties in industrial environments.
• Forklift operator safety training for lift Classes 1-7 or ability to obtain certification within 12 months.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or two years of post-secondary training in Applied Science, Petroleum Technology, Engineering Technology, Industrial Maintenance, or a related technical field.
• Experience using Maximo, Coupa, Gemini and PI System.
• Working knowledge of well operations, pressure systems, maintenance practices, and industrial safety procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, procedures, and equipment manuals.
• May require occasional on-call support, overtime, and travel.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate CCUS injection wells, pipelines, and associated surface equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Conduct routine well inspections, surveillance activities, and operational assessments.
• Support well drilling, completion, workover, and intervention operations.
• Coordinate and oversee the installation, startup, and commissioning of well and surface facilities.
• Monitor injection rates, pressures, temperatures, and other operational parameters.
• Supervise contractors and internal personnel performing field activities on pipeline and well infrastructure.
• Respond to operational upsets and support troubleshooting efforts to maintain asset integrity and reliability.
• Diagnose, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot electrical, electronic, instrumentation, and mechanical systems associated with CCUS operations.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance activities on valves, pipeline, and related surface facilities.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with operations, engineering, and contractor teams.
• Support equipment performance evaluations and identify opportunities for reliability improvements.
• Manage Critical Safety Device and Pressure relief device maintains program.
• Plan, coordinate, and support pipeline pigging operations.
• Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with company policies, industry standards, and applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Support regulatory inspections, audits, and compliance reporting requirements.
• Promote a strong safety culture and proactively identify and mitigate operational risks.
• Ensure adherence to CCUS monitoring, reporting, and verification requirements.
• Support development and execution of well integrity management plans in accordance with EPA Class VI and company requirements.
• Conduct 5-Why Analysis for permit deviations when required.
• Issue safe work, confined space, hot work, and related EHS required permits.
• Maintain accurate operational records for drilling, completion, injection, workover, and maintenance activities.
• Generate and update work orders, inspections, and maintenance records within Maximo.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports.
• Track equipment performance, downtime, maintenance history, and regulatory documentation.
• Utilize data management systems to monitor and analyze well and facility performance.

Benefits

• Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.
• If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED