Field Specialist

Chevron; Carlsbad (CA); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Chevron in Carlsbad, CA seeks an Operations Technician to monitor and optimize oil and gas production processes. You will work with production equipment, SCADA, CMMS, and field instruments, ensuring safe, reliable operations and regulatory compliance.

The role involves hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, and collaboration with control room staff to maximize efficiency. A valid driver’s license and 1 year of related experience are required.

Formación

• Minimum 1 year of current related experience in oil and gas or related petrochemical industries.
• 8/6 rotational work schedule; willing to work night shifts, weekends and holidays as required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsabilidades

• Supports Health, Environment, and Safety processes by complying with regulations and policies and maintaining a safe working environment.
• Operates, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains oil and gas production equipment.
• Partners with console operators to optimize production and troubleshoot wells.
• Performs duties related to oil and gas producing operations including production facilities, wells, water disposal, and large horsepower gas compressors.
• Optimizes artificial lift systems (gas lift, ESP, rod pump, plunger).
• Operates VRU and gas blanket systems and transfer pumps.
• Tests wells and safety devices; acquires fluid level information; operates SCADA.
• Maintains records and inputs data using CMMS; ensures compliance with Operational Excellence standards.

Conocimientos

Oil & gas operations

SCADA

CMMS

Pneumatic/electronic instrumentation

MS Office

Educación

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in petroleum or Process Technology

Herramientas

SCADA software

CMMS systems

MS Office Suite

Descripción del empleo

Operates and monitors oil, water and gas production and distribution facilities, typically Upstream facilities from wells to primary separation and processing, and Midstream distribution/storage facilities (pipelines/terminals). Monitors process variables, troubleshoots, and performs interventions to maintain operating performance.
Performs routine assignments under general supervision. Gaining knowledge of work procedures and practices.

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.

Chevron is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, reproductive health decision-making, military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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