Field Specialist

Chevron; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Chevron’s Shale & Tight business unit in Carlsbad, NM is seeking a Field Specialist to monitor and optimize production processes, ensuring equipment operates safely and reliably. The role collaborates with operators, dispatches and maintenance teams to sustain peak performance.

You will work an 8/6 rotational schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays and will be responsible for operating and maintaining production facilities, wells, water disposal and gas compressors while improving

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of related oil and gas experience.
• Ability to work 8/6 rotational; night, weekends and overtime as needed.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimize production process variables to ensure safe, reliable operation.
• Operate, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain oil and gas equipment.
• Coordinate with Integrated Operations Center to optimize equipment and wells.
• Perform duties related to production facilities, wells, water disposal, and gas compressors.
• Optimize artificial lift systems (gas lift, ESP, rod pump, plunger).
• Operate VRU and gas blanket systems; transfer pumps.
• Test wells and safety devices; collect fluid level data.
• Input data and create work orders in CMMS; maintain records.
• Ensure compliance with Operational Excellence standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Oil & gas operations

SCADA monitoring

Preventive maintenance

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in petroleum or Process Technology (preferred)

Tools

CMMS

SCADA

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Shale & Tight business unit is accepting online applications for the position Field Specialist located in Carlsbad, NM through November 30th, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (MST)

This position assumes the responsibility of monitoring and optimization of all production process variables, ensuring that all production equipment operates safely and reliably.

Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:

• Actively supports Health, Environment, and Safety processes by accomplishing daily activities within applicable regulations and policies, carrying out duties in an environmentally conscious manner, following safe operating practices as described in the Control of Work standard, maintaining a safe working environment, and being prepared to respond to an environmental or safety event.
• Operates, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains oil and gas production equipment.
• Partners with console operators at the Integrated Operations Center to optimize and troubleshoot production equipment and wells.
• Perform duties (as detailed below) associated with oil and gas producing operations; including but not limited to production facilities, production wells, water disposal and large horsepower gas compressors.
• Optimizing artificial lift Systems that include gas lift, ESP, rod pump, and plunger.
• Operate VRU and gas blanket systems.
• Operate transfer pumps (centrifugal and gear pumps).
• Testing wells and safety devices.
• Acquires fluid level information.
• Operates and monitors of SCADA.
• Partners with other employees and contractors to ensure that all equipment is operating at peak efficiency.
• Utilizes Computerized Maintenance Management System to create work orders for inventory and work planning/prioritization.
• Assures all work performed adheres to Chevrons Operational Excellence standards and regulatory requirements.
• Performs record keeping and data input activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 1 year of current related experience in oil and gas, or related petrochemical industries.
• Work schedule for the position will be 8/6 rotational; ability and willingness to work nightshift, weekends and holidays of assigned work schedule and overtime based on workload.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree in petroleum or Process Technology or related technology discipline.
• Three years current related experience in oil and gas, or related petrochemical industries.
• Familiarity with reliability efforts for a variety of safety, environmental and production related issues.
• Ability to perform basic troubleshooting and maintenance of production and facility equipment.
• Familiar with pneumatic/electronic instrumentation.
• Basic knowledge in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.), CMMS, SCADA, and an aptitude for learning new software packages.
• Capable of simultaneously performing multiple tasks with limited supervision.
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with a diverse team of coworkers, contractors, and internal and external customers.
• Ability to manage time effectively, and work with minimal supervision.

Relocation Options

Relocation may be considered.

International Considerations

Expatriate assignments will not be considered.