Production Tech

Oxy • Carlsbad, NM

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About The Position

Oxy produces, markets and transports oil and natural gas to maximize value and provide resources fundamental to life. The company leverages its global leadership in carbon management to advance lower-carbon technologies and products. Headquartered in Houston, Oxy primarily operates in the United States, Middle East and North Africa. To learn more, visit Oxy 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. This position is responsible for oil and gas well operations, well testing, operating, and maintaining field equipment and facilities, surveillance of general field operations and maintenance of various databases regarding production and operations. Non-scheduled callouts outside normal business hours can be expected. Types of well include flowing, beam pump (with electronic pump-off controller), plunger lift, gas lift, water injection and water disposal. Types of facilities include production tank batteries, flowlines, LACT(lease automatic custody transfer) facilities, water injection plants, natural gas compression, cathodic protection and metering devices (electronic gas measurement and others). Job is to be performed employing safe work practices while utilizing acceptable environmental procedures to maximize earnings while minimizing costs on assigned oil and gas producing properties.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• Valid Driver’s License
• Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical principles
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations is required
• Proficient in the use of personal computer utilizing a MS Windows environment
• General mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as by self without direct supervision
• Technical skills related to math and analytical processes
• Strong initiative and self-starter
• Multi-task orientation with skills related to work prioritization
• Able to work an 8x6x10hr schedule, includes relocation package

Responsibilities

• Adhere to an enforce all applicable company, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations
• Prepare, maintain, and submit daily reports and records of daily gas and/or liquid volume, well pressure, and volume of chemicals used
• Implement production and operations tests
• Collect and review purchaser’s gauges and tests
• Assess accuracy of run tickets
• Ensure coordination of personnel and systems to optimize transportation, minimize downtime, optimize production, and decrease environmental and safety risks
• Ensure coordination of personnel and systems to optimize transportation, minimize downtime, optimize production, and decrease environmental and safety risks
• Act as a liaison between field personnel and functional support groups providing operational input to projects

What This Job Offers

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