Field Specialist A

Chevron; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chevron Shale & Tight Business seeks a Field Specialist A for the Hayhust NM Production Team in Carlsbad, NM. This role supports safe oil and gas operations, maintains equipment, and conducts tests and data recording across rotating shifts.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year of related experience, with preferred further education in petroleum technology. Relocation benefits may be considered; applicants should apply by the stated deadline.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year of current related oil and gas experience or related petrochemical industries.
• Ability and willingness to work rotating on-call shifts, night shifts, weekends and holidays, with overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support Health, Environment, and Safety processes by following regulations and safe practices.
• Operate, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain oil and gas production equipment.
• Perform duties related to oil and gas production: plunger lift, rod pumping, flowing wells, compressors; optimize artificial lift systems.
• Test wells and acquire fluid-level information.
• Record data, monitor computer control systems, and operate SCADA.
• Create work orders in CMMS for inventory and planning; ensure compliance with Chevron standards.
• Collaborate with teammates and contractors to maintain peak equipment efficiency.
• Demonstrate Chevron Way behavior and safety culture.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in petroleum or Process Technology or related technology

Job description

Chevron Shale & Tight Business is accepting online applications for the position of Field Specialist A on the Hayhust New Mexico Production Team in Carlsbad, NM through November 4th, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (Mountain Time).

8/6 Schedule

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 MCBU Safe Practice Manual, 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
• Perform duties (as detailed below) associated with oil and gas producing operations; including but not limited to plunger lift, rod pumping and flowing wells, and compressors:
• Optimizing artificial lift systems.
• Testing wells.
• Acquires fluid-level information.
• Records keeping and data input.
• Monitor’s computer control systems.
• Test’s safety devices.
• Operates and monitors SCADA.
• Partners with other employees, and contractors to ensure that all equipment is operating at peak efficiency
• Utilizes a Computerized Maintenance Management System to create work orders for inventory and work planning/prioritization
• Assures all work performed adheres to Chevron's Operational Excellence standards and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated Chevron Way behavior.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of 1 year of current related experience in oil and gas, or related petrochemical industries
• Ability and willingness to work rotating on-call shifts, night shifts, weekends and holidays of assigned work schedule and overtime based on workload

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree in petroleum or Process Technology or related technology discipline
• Three years’ current related experience in unconventional oil and gas operations
• 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

“Chevron offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. A hiring incentive may be available for qualified candidates in this role. For additional details, please visit our https://careers.chevron.com/

Important Note

As part of the application process, you will be required to take an assessment that measures aptitude and work styles. We recommend you allow approx. 45 minutes to complete the assessment in one sitting. If you need to exit, your progress will be saved.

You will be immediately directed to the testing portal upon submittal of your application, at which point you will have 72 hours (about 3 days) to complete the online assessment.

Once complete, your assessment score will be valid for 180 days. Should you re-apply for another Job Requisition within this timeframe that includes the Operations Assessment, you will be required to complete the application process and then click on the assessment link. This will resubmit your previous results.

Relocation Options

Relocation benefits may be considered within Chevron’s parameters.

International Considerations

Expatriate assignments will not be considered.

Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position.