Plant Tech I

OXY, Inc.; Gardner (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxy, Inc. is seeking a Plant Technician to join the Permian EOR Plants team in Gardner, CO. You will perform daily operations, maintenance and surveillance of CO2 gas processing plants and related equipment, coordinate with contractors, and ensure safe, compliant plant turnarounds.

The role requires experience in energy-related industry, ability to work overtime, and fluency in English. CDL and DMV clearance are expected; strong mechanical aptitude is a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong personal commitment to a clean and safe workplace.
• Team player, self-starter, committed to excellence.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Clean DMV and valid CDL.
• Basic computer skills.
• Some experience or training in an energy-related industry.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, night shifts, and/or rotating shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Daily operations, maintenance, reporting, and surveillance of CO2 gas processing plants, glycol dehydration plants, compressor plants, pipelines, and/or other equipment.
• Oversee and guide activity of contractors including instrument technicians and others.
• Perform energy control on equipment types, sizes, and configuration.
• Prepare job plans and energy control plans for plant turnarounds.
• Provide direction and stewardship of contractors involved in pipelines.
• Respond to callouts and overtime as needed.
• Train and mentor less experienced Technicians and contractors.
• Use computers to operate SCADA systems and SAP; participate in CBT/WBT education.

Skills

Safety mindset

Team player

Basic math

English fluency

CDL

Overtime readiness

Computer literacy

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Trade/vocational training certificate

Tools

SCADA

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Oxy produces, markets and transports oil and natural gas to maximize value and provide resources fundamental to life. The company leverages its global leadership in carbon management to advance lower-carbon technologies and products. Headquartered in Houston, Oxy primarily operates in the United States, Middle East and North Africa. To learn more, visit Oxy

Oxy strives to attract and retain talented employees by investing in their professional development and providing rewarding opportunities for personal growth. Our goal is to meet the highest employer standards by ensuring the health and safety of our employees, protecting the environment and positively impacting our communities where we do business.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to fill the position of Plant Technician within our Permian EOR Plants group based in Gardner, Co.

Essential Job Duties

• Daily operations, maintenance, reporting, and surveillance of Co2 gas processing plants, glycol dehydration plants, compressor plants, pipelines, and/or other equipment required to gather, treat, process, sell, and/or dispose of C02 gas and gas-related products
• Indirectly oversee and guide the activity of contractors including, but not limited to: instrument technicians, roustabouts, mechanics, electricians, designers, engineering technicians, and other contract personnel
• Perform energy control on a wide variety of equipment types, sizes, and configuration
• Prepare thorough job plans, isolation plans, and energy control plans for complex maintenance and construction operations performed during plant turnarounds
• Provide direction and stewardship of contractors involved in the construction & maintenance of pipelines
• Respond to "One-Call" notifications, mark pipelines, participate in job-walks, etc. as needed
• Initiate and follow through on the MOC or "Management of Change" process by completing forms, seeking concurrence, cooperating with the PSM/DOT Coordinator, Engineer, and Production Coordinator(s) as needed to safely execute changes in process plants or piping systems
• Use computers to operate SCADA systems, participate in CBT/WBT education, check email, utilize (SAP), research solutions on the internet/intranet
• Safely drive and operate a 4-wheel drive automobile
• Train & mentor less experienced Technicians and contractors
• Respond to callouts and overtime as needed to perform the above
• Other roles & duties as determined by the supervisor

Qualifications

• Strong personal commitment to a clean and safe workplace
• Team player, self-starter, committed to excellence
• Basic math skills
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently
• Clean DMV and valid CDL
• Basic computer skills
• Some experience or training in an energy-related industry
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, night shifts, and/or rotating shifts as needed

Additional Desired Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related discipline
• Certificate of completion/graduation from a relevant trade or vocational training center
• 5+ years of directly applicable experience with little or no supervision
• Strong technical and/or mechanical aptitude
• Bi-lingual a plus
• Previous certification as a PSM-qualified operator of a "PSM-covered facility"
• HAZWOPER certification: Awareness, Operations, or Technician level
• DOT, CSFM, DOGGR Pipeline integrity management program accountability
• Proficiency in a wide variety of computer applications
• Technical/engineering or industrial construction background

*Candidates having qualifications that exceed the minimum job requirements may receive consideration for higher-level role given (1) their experience, (2) additional job requirements, and/or (3) business needs.

Check out Oxy's competitive benefit package: http://www.oxy.com/siteassets/documents/careers/oxy-employee-benefits-program-2025.pdf.

The Company anticipates that it will accept applications for this position for 14 days after the posting date, although it may extend that date depending on applicant flow.

The salary range for this position is:$ 36 - $ 50 Hourly

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.