IOC Specialist

Chevron; Minot (ND); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Chevron in Minot, ND is seeking an IOC Specialist for a 12-hour night shift (7/7) to monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize well and facility performance, ensuring safe and reliable operations. You will provide real-time support via surveillance, alarm management, and problem solving while driving production efficiency and free cash flow.

The role emphasizes safety leadership, collaboration with field teams, and adherence to regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts and overtime.
• Preferred: 5 years in oil & gas or related petrochemical industries.
• Experience in production operations, facility surveillance, or IOC environments.

Responsibilities

• Monitor well and facility performance using digital surveillance tools.
• Perform alarm management and response, including critical alarm follow-up.
• Troubleshoot complex operational issues and lead repair and return-to-service workflows.
• Own production and production efficiency and drive operational workflows to completion.
• Collaborate with field teams and cross-functional partners to minimize downtime.
• Communicate operational priorities and issues to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead or participate in start-of-shift and emergency response meetings.
• Apply Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) principles through coaching and mentoring.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid driver's license

Tools

CMMS

SCADA

MS Office

Job description

Total Number of Openings 1

Shale & Tight Business Unit is accepting online applications for the position of IOC Specialist located in Minot, ND through August 25th, 2026, 11:59 p.m. (Central Standard Time).

Position Overview

The IOC Specialist is a 12-hour, night shift, 7/7 position responsible for monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizing well and facility performance to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. The role provides real-time operational support to field teams through surveillance, alarm management, and technical problem solving while driving production efficiency and free cash flow.

Responsibilities

• Monitor well and facility performance using digital surveillance tools
• Perform alarm management and response, including critical alarm follow-up
• Troubleshoot complex operational issues and lead repair and return-to-service workflows
• Own production and production efficiency and drive operational workflows to completion
• Collaborate with field teams and cross-functional partners to minimize downtime
• Communicate operational priorities and issues to stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements
• Lead or participate in start-of-shift and emergency response meetings
• Apply Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) principles through coaching and mentoring

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license
• Must be able to work a rotating 12-hour shift and overtime as required

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years current related oil and gas experience or related petrochemical industries
• Ability to perform basic troubleshooting and maintenance of production and facility equipment
• Experience in production operations, facility surveillance, or IOC environments
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Proficiency with operational monitoring systems
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and operational excellence
• 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 minimal supervision
• Ability to manage time effectively and work with minimal supervision

Additional Information

This position supports permitted work, incident response, and seasonal operational response activities in alignment with company policies and safety expectations.

Relocation Options

Relocation may be considered.

International Considerations

Expatriate assignments will not be considered.

U.S. Regulatory notice

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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