Production Tech - PFA

Occidental Petroleum•Odessa, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Oxy is seeking a Production Technician for its Onshore Resources & Carbon Management EOR Waterflood Asset in Odessa, Texas. The role supports oil and gas well operations, well testing, field equipment and facilities, surveillance of field operations, and maintenance of production and operations databases. The position covers flowing, beam pump (with electronic pump-off controller), plunger lift, water injection, and water disposal wells. Facilities include production tank batteries, flowlines, LACT facilities, water injection plants, natural gas compression, cathodic protection, and metering devices such as electronic gas measurement equipment. The work is performed using safe work practices and acceptable environmental procedures to maximize earnings while minimizing costs on assigned producing properties. Non-scheduled call-outs outside normal business hours can be expected. The technician also troubleshoots well failures, supports well testing and exception reviews, coordinates chemical treatment and cleanup operations, contributes to pulling-job planning and cost/process improvement, reviews operating reports, and participates in pattern reviews and failure meetings.

Requirements

At least a high school diploma or GED.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Basic understanding of surface operations.
Advanced understanding of troubleshooting wells, including ESP and beam pump wells.
Basic understanding of LOWIS, EVIN, Graphworx, and similar systems.
Basic understanding of downhole assembly.
Ability to operate an echometer or fluid shot gun.
Basic understanding of dynamometer cards.
Ability to analyze R/T, cycles, PIP, and other trends to identify deviations.
Strong initiative and ability to work as a self-starter.
Ability to multitask and prioritize work.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively both in a team and independently without direct supervision.
Technical skills related to mathematical and analytical processes.
Proficiency using a personal computer in a Windows environment.
Ability to keep neat and accurate records.
General mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of oil and gas industry experience.
Some college or technical training.

Responsibilities

Operate and test oil and gas wells and operate and maintain field equipment and facilities.
Conduct surveillance of general field operations and maintain databases related to production and operations.
Troubleshoot and investigate failures at well locations and make minor repairs, including LC cables, position, BP valve, and POC issues.
Shoot fluid levels on exception wells.
Check wells after pulls for alignment, balance, and proper setup.
Collaborate with WOA and WOS to work daily well exceptions.
Work with the well analyst to evaluate well tests and troubleshoot issues.
Coordinate well chemical treatment and cleanup operations.
Provide input for pulling jobs.
Identify major cost drivers and evaluate processes for improvement opportunities.
Review daily, weekly, and monthly reports and evaluate them for improvement opportunities.
Participate in pattern reviews and integrated solution team failure meetings.
Perform work safely and follow acceptable environmental procedures while maximizing earnings and minimizing costs on assigned properties.