General Oil and Gas Instructor

Southeast New Mexico College•Carlsbad, NM

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The General Oil and Gas Instructor provides classroom, laboratory, workshop, and hands-on instruction in oil and gas operations, production systems, equipment, and related technical disciplines. The position requires direct, hands-on oil and gas field experience in the Permian Basin so instruction reflects the region’s operating environment, industry practices, equipment, safety expectations, and workforce needs. The instructor develops and delivers materials to prepare students for employment and advancement in the oil and gas industry, evaluates student progress, maintains instructional records, and emphasizes safe operating practices, technical competency, and industry standards. Areas of instruction may include lease operations, oil and gas production, industrial automation, instrumentation and controls, vibration analysis, pipeline operations, mechanical systems, equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and workplace safety. The instructor may also perform other duties as assigned. Southeast New Mexico College (SENMC), located in Carlsbad, New Mexico, is an independent public community college accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a Hispanic-Serving Institution. It offers certificates, associate degrees, and Early College and Dual Credit programs, and works with local schools, employers, and community organizations to expand educational access and support workforce development and regional economic development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and four years of extensive hands-on oil and gas industry experience, including direct, hands-on oil and gas field experience in the Permian Basin.
In lieu of the bachelor’s-degree pathway, an associate degree in a related field and six years of professional experience directly related to the standard duties, or a high school diploma or GED and eight years of such professional experience, will be accepted.
All qualification pathways require direct, hands-on oil and gas field experience in the Permian Basin.
Demonstrated knowledge of the Permian Basin operating environment, industry practices, equipment, safety expectations, and workforce needs.
Knowledge of oil and gas production, lease operations, mechanical systems, industrial automation, instrumentation and controls, pipeline operations, vibration analysis, and general oilfield equipment and processes.
Ability to communicate technical information effectively, demonstrate practical troubleshooting techniques, develop instructional materials, and evaluate student competency.
Ability to maintain accurate records, organize instructional activities, monitor student progress, and establish a safe and effective learning environment.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with college personnel, students, and industry partners, and adapt to changing technologies, instructional needs, and industry requirements.
Any equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience as approved by the Human Resources Department.
Physical and work capabilities include reaching and grasping; stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; video display terminal use; manual dexterity and fine motor skills; oral and written communication; proofreading documents; and working a fluctuating schedule.
The role requires computer use throughout most of the workday, navigating a typical office environment, substantial interpersonal interaction, and tracking multiple tasks, projects, deadlines, information sources, and business processes.

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver classroom, laboratory, workshop, and hands-on instruction related to oil and gas operations, production, equipment, and technical systems.
Teach lease operations, production processes, well monitoring, production measurements, artificial lift systems, facility operations, and production equipment.
Teach mechanical systems, rotating equipment, vibration monitoring, equipment reliability, predictive maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Incorporate practical Permian Basin field-operation examples and applications into instruction.
Provide instruction in industrial automation, instrumentation, process controls, PLCs, RTUs, HMIs, and SCADA systems.
Teach pipeline operations, gathering systems, pipeline components, monitoring, leak detection, maintenance, corrosion awareness, and applicable safety procedures.
Demonstrate operation, inspection, and maintenance of common oilfield equipment, including pumps, compressors, motors, valves, piping systems, and related mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
Incorporate health, safety, and environmental practices into instruction, including hazard identification, PPE, lockout/tagout, safe equipment operation, and emergency response, as applicable.
Develop and maintain lesson plans, presentations, training manuals, demonstrations, practical exercises, and other instructional materials.
Evaluate student knowledge and technical competency through written assessments, practical demonstrations, skills evaluations, and other appropriate methods.
Monitor student attendance, progress, and performance; provide constructive feedback and additional instruction as needed.
Maintain accurate instructional records and prepare reports related to student performance, training completion, and program effectiveness.
Adapt instructional methods for students with varying levels of education, experience, and technical ability.
Maintain current knowledge of oil and gas technologies, equipment, industry practices, safety requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.
Collaborate with college personnel, training staff, and industry partners to support instructional quality, workforce development, and student success.
Perform other duties as assigned.