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.
We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to fill the position of Production Technician based in Odessa, Texas.
This role operates and monitors producing wells and associated facilities, performs well tests and routine maintenance, and maintains accurate production records. Assigned wells may include flowing, beam-pump, plunger-lift and gas-lift wells. Facilities may include tank batteries, flowlines, LACT units, natural-gas compression, cathodic protection and metering systems. The technician works safely and in compliance with environmental requirements to improve reliability and production while controlling costs. Unscheduled call-outs outside normal business hours may be required.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Follow and enforce applicable Oxy procedures and federal and state safety and environmental requirements; report, contain and clean up minor spills within authorized scope.
- Operate, inspect and troubleshoot wells, artificial-lift systems, wellheads, separators, heater treaters, chemical pumps, meters, automation equipment and compressors; perform authorized minor repairs and escalate conditions outside scope.
- Conduct well and operations tests; record daily gas and liquid volumes, pressures and chemical usage; review purchaser gauges and test results and enter accurate data in local and corporate production systems.
- Analyze daily production estimates and equipment trends to identify shortfalls, changing well conditions, leaks, spills or possible theft; use plunger-control automation to optimize gas, condensate and oil production where applicable.
- Coordinate maintenance and transportation activities to reduce downtime and safety or environmental risk; witness oil and condensate transfers and verify measurement to truck or pipeline.
- Inspect well casings, wellheads, pressure vessels, storage tanks and flowlines for integrity; check equipment performance and complete preventive-maintenance and facility checklists.
- Perform minor facility repairs, including accessible fittings, small leaks, dump valves, float and pressure controllers, and automation components, only when trained and authorized; isolate flowlines when required by procedure.
- Monitor maintenance spending, contribute to budgets and production forecasts, coordinate contractors and well-service companies, and provide operational input to the Well Site Management Team and support groups.
- Complete routine facility checks: verify vessel levels, pressures, switches and valves; inspect pump seals, guards, oil levels, temperatures and vibration; inspect compressor oil, antifreeze, scrubbers, drains and abnormal noise; maintain housekeeping and winterization.
- Inspect air compressors, dryers and auto-drains; verify power, cycling and timer settings (at least four cycles per day where specified); perform authorized oil and filter maintenance.
- Inspect LACT units for leaks, sump condition, flow, sampler function, seals and functioning manual pressure gauges; witness provings and shakeouts, check BS&W, and verify sample-pot pressure and level. Notify Measurement of a red-light indication on the blue head.
- Complete documented facility, condensate, block-valve and tank assessments; verify closed header valves are tagged and confirm meter readings match the PLC and GraphWorX/PI.
- Inspect PLC sheds for cooling, housekeeping, functioning controls, closed panels, labels and secured doors; check sump levels and ensure a quarterly work order is created when emptying is needed.
- Check blowdown-tank transmitter operation and verify level with an IR gun; use IR checks for water-tank skim, inspect pads twice weekly, and reconcile tank level with transmitters and PLC readings.
- Inspect flares and tie-downs; if flaring, check wind direction, notify the Control Room, and check VRUs and compressors. Verify ESD bypass and associated solenoid are closed.
- Check VRU/low-pressure compressors for oil, leaks, scrubber drainage and pump function, antifreeze, coalescer condition and abnormal noise; notify Equipment Tech when day- or bulk-tank oil is at or below 50%. Verify gas-compressor suction and discharge pressures daily and report unusual conditions to the Control Room.
- Check injection pumps for bearing oil, lube lines, sight glasses, leaks, temperature and vibration; check standard pumps for seals, guards, oil, vibration, noise, motor temperature, discharge pressure and pumping status.
- For Kim-Electric equipment, drain water; check sight glasses, valve function, pneumatic-controller air pressure (approximately 30 psi) and gas-line pressure to identify compressor backpressure.
Skills:
- Mechanical troubleshooting and basic repair of production equipment and facilities.
- Accurate production reporting, basic mathematics and proficiency with Windows-based systems and field automation.
- Clear communication, sound prioritization and ability to work independently and with field and support teams.
Relocation: This position is not eligible for relocation.
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Oxy does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruiting process. We will never:
• Ask you to pay for applications, interviews, meetings, processing, training or for any other fees
• Use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an advance fee of any kind or
• Request personal information such as passport and bank account details at an early stage of our recruitment process.
We recommend against responding to unsolicited business propositions or offers from people you don't know. Do not disclose your personal or financial details. If you believe you have been the victim of a recruiting scam, please contact your local police department.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.
