Occidental

Production Technician - PFA

LocationGoldsmith, TX
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.


Job Responsibilities:

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 call-outs outside normal business hours can be expected. These types of well include flowing, beam pump (with electronic pump-off controller), plunger 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. In addition, the follow responsibilities apply to the Production Tech-PFA role.

Troubleshoot and investigate failures on well location and make minor repairs (LC cables, position, BP valve, POC)
Shoot fluid levels on exception wells
Check wells after pull for alignment, balance, proper setup, etc.
Collaborate with WOA & WOS to work daily well exceptions
Work with well analyst to well test evaluation and troubleshoot issues
Coordinate well chemical treatment and cleanup operations
Provide input for pulling jobs
Identify major cost drivers and evaluate processes for opportunities of improvement
Review daily, weekly, monthly reports and evaluate for opportunities of improvement
Participate in pattern reviews


Participate in integrated solution team failure meetings


Qualifications - External

Education: High school or equivalent education is required. Some college or technical training preferred

Experience: 5+ years oil and gas industry experience preferred


Professional and Technical Knowledge/Qualifications/Licenses/Certifications:

Valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record
Basic understanding of surface operations
Advance understanding of troubleshooting wells (ESP, Beam, etc.)
Basic understanding of LOWIS, EVIN, Graphworx, etc.
Basic understanding of downhole assembly
Ability to operate an echometer or fluid shot gun
Basic understanding of dynamometer cards
Analyze R/T, cycles, PIP, etc., trends to identify deviations
Strong initiative and self-starter
Multi-task orientation with skills related to work prioritization
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
Proficiency in the use of personal computer utilizing a windows environment
Ability to keep neat and accurate records
General mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills


Desired Qualifications:

Knowledge in line spotting; Utilizing maps and various electronical line locating devices (3M cable pipe locator, metal detector)
Knowledge in line locating software (Korterra) used to communicate line locates with outside organizations
Knowledge in CAD (Mapping system), Texas 811 regulations and ground disturbance programs

Relocation: This position is not eligible for relocation.

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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