Field Specialist A

Chevron Corp.; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Chevron Shale & Tight Business – Texas Region is seeking a Field Specialist A in Orla, TX. You’ll monitor and optimize production processes, ensuring peak reliability and data capture, with a 14/14 work schedule.

Responsibilities include operating and maintaining oil and gas equipment, managing artificial lift systems, and coordinating with teams to uphold safety and regulatory standards. The role requires a valid driver’s license, a high school diploma or equivalent, and 1 year of related

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of current related oil & gas experience.
• Willingness to work rotating on-call shifts, weekends and holidays, with overtime as needed.
• Preferred: Associate’s degree in petroleum or Process Technology or related discipline.
• 3+ years of related experience in unconventional oil & gas operations is advantageous.
• Knowledge of gas lift, ESP, and rod pump artificial lift is a plus.
• Familiarity with Chevron facilities (CTBs, SWDs, Satellites) and equipment.
• Proficiency with MS Office, CMMS, SCADA, and learning new digital tools (O&M Workbench, PowerBi, PowerApps).

Responsibilities

• Supports Health, Environment, and Safety processes and adheres to regulations.
• Operates, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains production equipment.
• Performs duties in oil and gas operations including plunger lift, rod pumping, flowing wells, and compressors.
• Monitors safety devices and SCADA systems.
• Creates work orders using CMMS and prioritizes maintenance tasks.
• Ensures compliance with Chevron’s Operational Excellence standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborates with teams and contractors to maintain peak equipment efficiency.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Time management

Self‑supervision

On‑call readiness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in petroleum/Process Technology or related

Tools

SCADA

CMMS

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

O&M Workbench

PowerBi/PowerApps

Job description

Chevron Shale & Tight Business – Texas Region is accepting online applications for the position of Field Specialist A at Orla, TX throughOctober 6th at 11:59 p.m. (Central Standard Time).

This position assumes the responsibility of monitoring and optimization of all production process variables, ensuring that all production equipment operates at peak reliability and efficiency, and acquiring and storing data

This job observes a 14/14 work 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 S&T 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:
  • Gas Compression
  • Gas Dehydration
  • Optimizing artificial lift systems
  • Testing wells
  • Acquires fluid level information
  • Chemical Injection systems (corrosion inhibitor, etc)
  • Saltwater disposal system
  • Records keeping and data input
  • Monitors computer control systems
  • Tests on safety devices
  • Operates and monitors of 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
• Ensures all work performed adheres to Chevron'sOperational Excellence standards and regulatory requirements
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• 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, 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
• 3 years of current related experience in unconventional oil and gas operations
• Demonstrated knowledge of gas lift, ESP, and rod pump artificial lift types
• Familiarity with Chevron factory standard facilities (CTBs, SWDs, Satellites) and equipment
• Familiarity with reliability efforts for a variety of safety, environmental and production related issues
• Familiar with pneumatic/electronic instrumentation
• Ability to perform basic troubleshooting and maintenance of production and facility equipment
• Basic knowledge in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.), CMMS, SCADA, and an aptitude for learning new digital tools (O&M Workbench, PowerBi, PowerApps, etc.)
• 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 careers page https://careers.chevron.com

Relocation Options:

Relocation benefits won't be be considered

International Considerations:

Expatriate assignments will not be considered

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 have72 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.

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