Entry Production Technician - Oil & Gas Operations

USA Oxy USA Inc; Odessa (TX); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Occidental Petroleum Corporation in Odessa, Texas, is seeking a Production Technician I to safely monitor and operate oil and gas production equipment. The role builds foundational knowledge of wells, facilities, artificial lift, automation, and production troubleshooting under guidance from experienced technicians.

You will perform routine rounds, monitor pressures and temperatures, report anomalies, start up and shut down equipment, document readings, and participate in safety meetings.

Responsabilidades

• Perform routine well and facility rounds, inspections, and production checks.
• Monitor pressures, temperatures, fluid levels, flow rates, and equipment condition.
• Identify abnormal operating conditions and promptly report or elevate issues.
• Safely start up and shut down wells and production equipment within established procedures and authorization.
• Perform basic troubleshooting on wells and surface equipment.
• Monitor separators, production vessels, pumps, valves, piping, and related equipment.
• Develop knowledge of artificial‑lift systems, including gas lift, where applicable.
• Recognize basic automation and instrumentation problems involving PLCs, transmitters, control valves, and end devices, and elevate more complex issues.
• Assist experienced technicians, maintenance, automation, and other operations personnel with troubleshooting and repairs.
• Follow LOTO, permitting, PPE, JSA/JHA, environmental, and company safety procedures.
• Identify leaks, spills, equipment damage, and other HSE concerns and take appropriate action.
• Accurately document production readings, equipment issues, downtime, and field activities.
• Maintain housekeeping and safe operating conditions at assigned locations.
• Participate in safety meetings, training, and competency development.

Descripción del empleo

Occidental Petroleum Corporation in Odessa, Texas, is seeking a Production Technician I to safely monitor and operate oil and gas production equipment. The role builds foundational knowledge of wells, facilities, artificial lift, automation, and production troubleshooting under guidance from experienced technicians.

You will perform routine rounds, monitor pressures and temperatures, report anomalies, start up and shut down equipment, document readings, and participate in safety meetings.