Equipment Technician/Compression Technician

Occidental Petroleum Corporation; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Occidental Petroleum Corporation seeks an experienced Equipment Tech for the ORCM Reliability and Maintenance Group. The role is based in the New Mexico Delaware Basin (Carlsbad, NM Area) and focuses on maintaining, repairing, and optimizing high-speed compressors and related rotating equipment.

You will ensure safety, compliance, and teamwork while supporting maintenance programs, tooling, and cost-reduction initiatives across the facility.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• 1-3 years industrial maintenance experience in maintaining and repairing rotating equipment (pumps, compressors, VRUs).
• Experience in maintaining and repairing high-speed compressors and engines 500–2500 HP (preferred).
• Thorough knowledge of oil and gas surface equipment types and applications.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical problems and perform root cause failure analysis.
• Basic troubleshooting of automation and electrical equipment.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Good knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Maintain environment, health, and safety as top priority.
• Ensure compliance with policy and procedures (MOC’s, PSSR’s, procedures, audits).
• Support growth and development of personnel.
• Execute high-speed compressor maintenance program and practices.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and parts inventory for the maintenance program.
• Manage backlog of work orders to keep compressor uptime and reliability.
• Provide technical input to reduce costs and improve reliability.
• Support compression surveillance to maximize uptime and throughput.
• Support OPEX reduction and compression optimization initiatives.
• Coordinate use of contract resources with supervisory approval.
• Collaborate with other groups to meet business goals.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Rotating equipment

Troubleshooting

Automation basics

Teamwork

SAP

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

Roles & Responsibilities –

• 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

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.

Oxy has bold ambitions to achieve net zero and help others do the same. To get there, we’ll need great minds ready to unleash big ideas, strong leaders ready to inspire and team players ready to make it happen.

Oxy produces energy and essential products to sustain and improve life on our planet. Our experienced teams, located in the United States, Middle East and Africa, are committed to safe and efficient operations and products, and to reducing our carbon footprint and helping others do the same. We are busy developing the big ideas and broad solutions we will need to achieve net zero. Every day, we get closer. And we won’t stop until we’re there.