Equipment Technician: Compressor & Reliability

OXY, Inc.; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Occidental Oil & Gas seeks an experienced Equipment Tech in the ORCM Reliability and Maintenance Group based in Carlsbad, NM. You will maintain high-speed compressor systems, perform preventive maintenance and support reliability programs.

The role requires 1–3 years in industrial maintenance with knowledge of pumps, compressors, VRUs, and basic electrical troubleshooting. Travel to facility areas and strong teamwork are essential; SAP and MS Office familiarity preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain environmental protection and safety of employees, customers, and communities.
• Ensure compliance with Policy and Procedure expectations (MOCs, PSSR, Procedures, Audits).
• Support safe and reliable operations; encourage growth and success.
• Execute high-speed compressor maintenance program and practices.
• Maintain tools, equipment and parts inventory for compressor maintenance.
• Manage backlog of work orders to maintain compressor uptime and reliability.
• Provide technical expertise to reduce costs and improve uptime and reliability.
• Support compression surveillance to maximize uptime and throughput.
• Assist with OPEX reduction and compression optimization initiatives.
• Maintain housekeeping and safety in assigned areas.
• Coordinate contract resources with supervisory approval.
• Cooperate with other groups to meet business goals.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Rotating equipment

Troubleshooting

Pumps & compressors

SAP

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Occidental Oil & Gas seeks an experienced Equipment Tech in the ORCM Reliability and Maintenance Group based in Carlsbad, NM. You will maintain high-speed compressor systems, perform preventive maintenance and support reliability programs.

The role requires 1–3 years in industrial maintenance with knowledge of pumps, compressors, VRUs, and basic electrical troubleshooting. Travel to facility areas and strong teamwork are essential; SAP and MS Office familiarity preferred.