Equipment Technician

LocationCarlsbad, NM
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job

Oxy is an international energy company with assets primarily in the United States, the Middle East and North Africa. We are one of the largest oil and gas producers in the U.S., including a leading producer in the Permian and DJ basins, and offshore Gulf of Mexico. Our midstream and marketing segment provides flow assurance and maximizes the value of our oil and gas. Our chemical subsidiary OxyChem manufactures the building blocks for life-enhancing products. Our Oxy Low Carbon Ventures subsidiary is advancing leading-edge technologies and business solutions that economically grow our business while reducing emissions. We are committed to using our global leadership in carbon management to advance a lower-carbon world. Visit oxy.com for more information.

Occidental 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 Equipment Tech in our ORCM Reliability and Maintenance Group. The position will be based in New Mexico Delaware Basin (Carlsbad, NM Area).


Roles & Responsibilities –

This position is accountable, cooperatively with other line functions, to meet the goals of Occidental Oil & Gas in Safety, Environmental and Production. Contribution to meet these goals will be achieved by maintaining the workplace in a safe and reliable condition in addition to, but not limited to, the following:

Maintain protection of the environment and the health and safety of our employees, customers, and the communities in which we operate, as our highest priority
Assure compliance to Policy and Procedure expectations/standards (MOC’s, PSSR’s, Procedures, Audits, etc.)
Ensure others including yourself, are respected, supported and encouraged to grow and succeed in their job
Execute the high-speed compressor maintenance program and maintenance practices
Maintain the assigned tools, equipment and parts inventory to execute the high-speed compressor maintenance program and maintenance practices
Manage backlog of work orders to maintain compressor uptime and reliability
Provide technical expertise to identify ways to reduce costs, and improve process uptime and mechanical reliability
Support compression surveillance to maximize uptime and throughput
Support OPEX reduction and compression optimization initiatives
Responsible for housekeeping and safety in assigned work and areas
Upon Supervisory approval, coordinate the use of contract resources to accomplish the Teams mission
Cooperate with other company groups to meet business goals


Qualifications -

High School Diploma or G.E.D. required
Must have valid driver's license with a good driving record
Minimum of 1-3 years industrial maintenance experience in maintaining and repairing rotating equipment (i.e. Pumps, Compressors, VRUs)
Experience in maintaining and repairing of high-speed compressors and engines in the horsepower range of 500 to 2500 HP (preferred)
Thorough knowledge of oil and gas industry surface equipment types and applications
Ability to troubleshoot mechanical problems and perform root cause failure analysis
Capable of basic troubleshooting of automation and electrical equipment
Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
Good knowledge of SAP and Microsoft office software (preferred)


Safety And Physical Requirements -

This role is occasionally subject to possible hazards (e.g.chemical, extreme heat or cold, exposed heights)
Ability to travel to all areas in the facility which may require climbing, ascending and descending stairs traveling long distances as required
Lifting, carrying, stooping and reaching
Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required
Ability to respond to audible and visual alarms
Ability to communicate verbally and or in written form


Recruitment Fraud

It has come to our attention various individuals and/or organizations are contacting people falsely pretending to recruit on behalf of Oxy. Please be aware that these recruiting scams and communications do not originate nor are they associated with our recruitment process. All Oxy job postings and offers will require a completed application through our company website.

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.

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