Plant Equipment Tech III – Maintenance & Reliability

Occidental Petroleum Corporation; Jayton (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Occidental Petroleum Corporation seeks a maintenance technician to prevent, diagnose and repair plant equipment, including pumps and compressor systems. The role requires oilfield experience, strong mechanical skills, and a valid driver’s license, with travel to several sites as needed.

The ideal candidate will be proficient with safety practices, able to read PFDs/diagrams, operate measurement tools, and use Maximo or similar software to track repairs, inventory and costs.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: 4+ years oilfield experience preferred; background in reciprocating compressor maintenance or pump maintenance.
• Skills & Competencies: Valid driver’s license and excellent driving record; working knowledge of CO2 operations; knowledge of Maximo or similar system to track equipment, repairs, and costs; strong technical/mechanical aptitude; safety-oriented; willing to travel/commute to multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Prevent, predict, troubleshoot, and repair plant equipment.
• Maintain equipment reliability of pumps, compression packages (screw, centrifugal, reciprocating).
• Follow PFDs and single line diagrams; understand and use appropriate tools safely.
• Coordinate with teams to plan lifts and rigging safely; track maintenance activities and costs.
• Communicate status and priorities effectively; seek assistance when needed.

Skills

Driver's license

CO2 operations

Maximo

Mechanical aptitude

Safety minded

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand and power tools

Measuring devices

Job description

Occidental Petroleum Corporation seeks a maintenance technician to prevent, diagnose and repair plant equipment, including pumps and compressor systems. The role requires oilfield experience, strong mechanical skills, and a valid driver’s license, with travel to several sites as needed.

The ideal candidate will be proficient with safety practices, able to read PFDs/diagrams, operate measurement tools, and use Maximo or similar software to track repairs, inventory and costs.