Production Technician
Oxy•Mentone, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
The Production Technician (PT) is responsible for the safe, efficient operation and surveillance of oil and gas production facilities. This role ensures reliable production through disciplined operations, effective troubleshooting, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
- Ability to work in field environments, including exposure to varying weather conditions
- Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting capability
- Ability to follow established procedures and safety requirements
Nice To Haves
- Previous oil & gas or industrial operations experience
- Familiarity with production facilities, compression, or artificial lift systems
- Experience with SCADA systems, PI, or other surveillance tools
- Technical certification or relevant vocational training
- Strong computer skills and experience with field mobility platforms
Responsibilities
- Execute all work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
- Operate and maintain assigned production facilities, including startups, shutdowns, and routine adjustments
- Monitor facility performance using field observations and surveillance tools; identify and respond to abnormal conditions
- Troubleshoot operational issues and implement corrective actions within scope of responsibility
- Utilize digital surveillance tools (e.g., SCADA, PI, field mobility platforms) to optimize production and identify risk
- Maintain working knowledge of facility systems, including separation, compression, and flow paths
- Support artificial lift operations through understanding of system impacts on surface performance
- Communicate effectively through shift handovers, status updates, and escalation of issues
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams including IOC, maintenance, engineering, and vendors
- Complete required documentation, reporting, and data entry accurately and on time
- Prioritize daily activities based on safety, production impact, and operational risk
- Participate in continuous improvement efforts to enhance safety, reliability, and efficiency
- Engage in T3 training program and actively progress through competency development levels
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
