Production Lead II - Artificial Lift Technician

Airswift; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking a Production Lead II - Artificial Lift Technician for a 12-month assignment in Carlsbad, NM. The role centers on proactive surveillance and optimization of artificial lift systems, working in the field to maximize well performance across the lifecycle.

The candidate will diagnose failures, analyze downtime, and collaborate with operations, engineering, and technology centers to drive production efficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Field-based production lead focusing on proactive well surveillance, troubleshooting, and optimization of artificial lift systems across the well lifecycle.
• Support production efficiency through failure diagnosis, downtime analysis, and collaboration with operations, engineering, and technology centers.
• Experience with well performance monitoring and production optimization tools is valued.
• Communicate clearly with cross-functional teams and adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic field environment.

Skills

Artificial lift knowledge

Well surveillance

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

XsPOC

PumpChecker

Ignition

Spotfire

Wiserock

Echometer

TAM

Job description

Job Title: Production Lead II - Artificial Lift Technician Duration: 12 months (Possibility for extension) Schedule: 5/2 rotation Location: Carlsbad, NM

This opportunity is based in the field and focuses on proactive well surveillance, troubleshooting, and optimization of artificial lift systems across the well lifecycle.

The role supports production efficiency through failure diagnosis, downtime analysis, and collaboration with operations, engineering teams, and technology centres.

Candidates with experience in artificial lift, well performance monitoring, and production optimization tools will be well aligned to this position.

• Required Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Required Experience: Minimum of 3 years of operations experience
• Experience troubleshooting well performance issues in both field and office environments
• Experience supporting workflows across the well lifecycle, including well failure identification, workover activity, and post-workover performance analysis
• Required Skills: Strong understanding of artificial lift methods and their operational characteristics, including ESP, rod pump, and gas lift systems
• Ability to conduct continuous surveillance and identify operational anomalies using key well performance parameters
• Proficiency with well surveillance software such as XsPOC, PumpChecker, Ignition, Spotfire, and Wiserock
• Experience using Echometer fluid level equipment and TAM
• Ability to interpret well data and identify trends and anomalies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for failure diagnosis and production optimization
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Commitment to safe working practices and operational excellence

Preferred Qualifications: Downhole experience

About Airswift: Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries.

Airswift serves as a strategic partner to clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with unique project needs.

With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, Airswift's geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry.