Oil & Gas Production Technician I – Safe Operations

Oxy; Odessa (TX); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Oxy is seeking a Production Technician I to safely monitor and operate assigned oil and gas production equipment, supporting reliable production while protecting people, the environment, and company assets.

The role builds foundational knowledge of wells, facilities, artificial lift, automation, and production troubleshooting under guidance from experienced technicians and leadership. Join a team committed to safety and operational excellence.

Formación

• Basic understanding of well and facility operations.
• Ability to monitor pressures, temperatures, fluid levels, and flow rates.
• Willingness to follow safety procedures and company policies.

Responsabilidades

• Perform routine well and facility rounds, inspections, and production checks.
• Monitor pressures, temperatures, fluid levels, flow rates, and equipment condition.
• Identify abnormal operating conditions and promptly report them.
• Safely start up and shut down wells and production equipment within established procedures.
• Perform basic troubleshooting on wells and surface equipment.
• Monitor separators, production vessels, pumps, valves, piping, and related equipment.
• Develop knowledge of artificial-lift systems, including gas lift where applicable.
• Recognize basic automation and instrumentation problems and escalate as needed.
• Assist experienced technicians and maintenance staff with troubleshooting and repairs.
• Follow LO TO, permitting, PPE, JSA/JHA, environmental, and safety procedures.
• Identify leaks, spills, equipment damage, and other HSE concerns and take action.
• Accurately document production readings, equipment issues, downtime, and field activities.
• Maintain housekeeping and safe operating conditions at locations.
• Participate in safety meetings, training, and competency development.

Conocimientos

Safety procedures

Routine production monitoring

Troubleshooting

Instrumentation basics

Equipment operation

Herramientas

PLCs

Transmitters

Control valves

Descripción del empleo

Oxy is seeking a Production Technician I to safely monitor and operate assigned oil and gas production equipment, supporting reliable production while protecting people, the environment, and company assets.

The role builds foundational knowledge of wells, facilities, artificial lift, automation, and production troubleshooting under guidance from experienced technicians and leadership. Join a team committed to safety and operational excellence.