Field Specialist A - Nights

Chevron•Pecos, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Field Specialist A operates and monitors oil, water, and gas production and distribution facilities, typically including upstream facilities from wells to primary separation and processing, and midstream distribution or storage facilities such as pipelines and terminals. The role monitors process variables, troubleshoots issues, and performs interventions to maintain operating performance. Work is of medium complexity, with close supervision limited to non-routine and critical aspects. The position requires general knowledge of Chevron policies and processes. This role is located in Pecos, Texas, and follows a 14/14 rotating work schedule. The Field Specialist operates, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains oil and gas production equipment and performs activities involving producing wells, compressors, artificial lift, gas dehydration, well testing, chemical injection, saltwater disposal, records and data entry, computer controls, safety devices, and SCADA. The position works with employees and contractors to keep equipment operating efficiently, uses a computerized maintenance management system for work orders and planning, and ensures work follows Chevron Operational Excellence standards and regulatory requirements. The position includes rotating on-call shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as workload requires.

Requirements

Valid driver's license.
High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of current related experience in oil and gas or related petrochemical industries.
Ability and willingness to work rotating on-call shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime based on workload.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in petroleum, Process Technology, or a related technology discipline.
3 years of current related experience in unconventional oil and gas operations.
Demonstrated knowledge of gas lift, ESP, and rod pump artificial lift types.
Familiarity with Chevron factory-standard facilities, including CTBs, SWDs, and satellites, and associated equipment.
Familiarity with reliability efforts related to safety, environmental, and production issues.
Familiarity with pneumatic and electronic instrumentation.
Ability to perform basic troubleshooting and maintenance of production and facility equipment.
Basic knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.), CMMS, and SCADA, and aptitude for learning digital tools such as O&M Workbench, Power BI, and PowerApps.
Ability to manage time effectively and work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

Support Health, Environment, and Safety processes by performing daily work in accordance with applicable regulations and policies, using environmentally conscious practices, following safe operating practices, maintaining a safe work environment, and being prepared to respond to environmental or safety events.
Operate, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain oil and gas production equipment.
Perform producing-operations duties involving plunger lift, rod pumping, flowing wells, and compressors.
Perform gas compression and gas dehydration activities.
Optimize artificial lift systems and test wells.
Acquire fluid-level information and operate chemical injection systems, including corrosion inhibitor systems.
Operate saltwater disposal systems; maintain records and enter data.
Monitor computer control systems, test safety devices, and operate and monitor SCADA.
Partner with employees and contractors to ensure equipment operates at peak efficiency.
Use a computerized maintenance management system to create work orders and support inventory, work planning, and prioritization.
Ensure work adheres to Chevron Operational Excellence standards and regulatory requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.