Field Production Technician - Safe, Efficient Oil & Gas

Occidental Petroleum Corporation; Mentone (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Occidental Petroleum Corporation in Mentone, CA, seeks a Production Technician to operate and monitor oil and gas facilities safely on-site. You will execute startups, shutdowns, and routine adjustments while ensuring compliance with safety policies.

Responsibilities include surveillance via SCADA/PI tools, troubleshooting, data entry, and detailed shift handovers. Field-based work requires adapting to weather, travel between facilities, and potential on-call rotation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record is required.
• Ability to work in field environments and variable weather.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting capability.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production facilities; startups and shutdowns.
• Respond to abnormal conditions; implement corrective actions.
• Utilize SCADA/PI tools for surveillance and data review.
• Complete documentation, reporting and data entry accurately.
• Provide clear shift handovers and escalate issues as needed.
• Support cross-functional teams including maintenance and engineering.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certification or relevant vocational training

Tools

SCADA knowledge

PI data systems

Field mobility platforms

Job description

Occidental Petroleum Corporation in Mentone, CA, seeks a Production Technician to operate and monitor oil and gas facilities safely on-site. You will execute startups, shutdowns, and routine adjustments while ensuring compliance with safety policies.

Responsibilities include surveillance via SCADA/PI tools, troubleshooting, data entry, and detailed shift handovers. Field-based work requires adapting to weather, travel between facilities, and potential on-call rotation.