Production Specialist Subsurface

Chevron; Minot, Northern (ND, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chevron’s Shale & Tight unit in Minot, North Dakota is accepting applications for a Production Specialist Subsurface. The role involves on-site supervision of well operations, collaboration with field teams, and ensuring adherence to safety and regulatory requirements.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in oil & gas, experience with artificial lift systems, and proficiency in MS Office; relocation may be considered. Heavy emphasis on safety, teamwork, and equipment troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Safe Work standards and permitting.
• Willingness to work weekends and overtime as needed.
• Must live near a Chevron ND office or be willing to relocate.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Proficiency in artificial lift and field surveillance software systems (XSPOC, TAM, WellView).
• Ability to complete post-offer drug/alcohol screening, background check, physical, and verification processes.
• Two years of current oil & gas experience.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work effectively within a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Attend workovers to inspect equipment and assist in mid-job decisions.
• Monitor subsurface tasks to ensure compliance with Chevron’s standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with Field Specialists and ALCRs to optimize artificial lift and cycling times.
• Assist IOC Subsurface Specialists with troubleshooting rod pumps.
• Responsible for killing wells when required and supervising on-site safety.
• Optimize rod pump control settings and address alarms from IOC vendors.
• Perform PSSRs on all well conversions and support pump installations.
• Oversee on-site water or flowline acid flushes and related activities.
• Support Production operations and Health, Environment, and Safety initiatives.

Skills

MS Office

Independent working

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Associates or Bachelors degree in Petroleum Technology/Process Technology or related field

Tools

XSPOC

TAM

WellView

Job description

Shale & Tight business unit is accepting applications for the position of Production Specialist Subsurface located in Minot, North Dakota through October 5th, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (Central Time).

Responsibilities for this position include by are not limited to:

• Attend workovers to inspect/witness equipment coming out of hole to assist in mid-job decision making
• Observe subsurface related tasks/procedures and assure all work performed adheres to Chevron’s Operational Excellence standard and regulatory requirements
• Work collaboratively with Field Specialists and ALCRs to optimize artificial lift, including run times and cycle time management
• Assisting IOC Subsurface Specialists in troubleshooting Rod Pumps
• Responsible for killing wells
• Rod Pump Optimization including POC/VFD adjustments and resolving alarms from IOC, on unit adjustments by vendors
• Conduct PSSRs on all well conversions
• Assist ALCR in managing Rod Pump unit installations
• Responsible for on site supervision of corrective water or flowline acid flushes
• Support Field Coordinator, Technology position with Production support operations when needed.
• Actively support Health, Environment, and Safety processes by accomplishing daily activities within applicable regulations and policies, carrying out duties in an environmentally conscious manner, following safe operating practices as described in the S&T Safe Practice Manual, maintaining a safe working environment, and being prepared to respond to an environmental or safety event
• Rigorous participation in the JSA, PTW (Permit to Work) and SWA (Stop Work Authority)

Required Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge and extensive application of Managing Safe Work standards and permitting
• Ability and willingness to work weekends, overtime based on workload
• Must be willing to work a 9/80 work schedule
• Must live in a local area near a Chevron ND office or be willing to relocate
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook), and the ability to understand new software packages
• Proficiency in artificial lift and field surveillance software systems (XSPOC, TAM, WellView, etc.)
• Ability to successfully complete a post-offer/pre-placement drug and alcohol screening, background check, physical, as well as pre-placement verification of the information and qualifications provided during the selection process
• 2 years of current oil and gas or related experience
• Must be able to work independently with at times minimal support
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively within a diverse team

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates or Bachelors degree of Applied Science in Petroleum Technology, Process Technology or related technology is a plus but not necessary.
• Four plus years’ current operations experience in oil and gas or related petrochemical industries, including experience with regulations and the maintenance and testing requirements associated with related safety devices.
• Ability to interpret dynamometer cards and/or production trend analysis where applicable.
• In-depth understanding of injection and/or producing well equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to operate, maintain and optimize pump off controllers where applicable.
• Advanced ability to conduct dynamometer analyses, fluid levels, and other onsite well diagnostics.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze surface/subsurface problems and develop effective solutions.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and optimize rod pump, gas lift, and electronic submersible pump systems.
• Broad knowledge of and ability to troubleshoot and maintain major oil and gas production facility process systems including mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and production equipment.
• Ability to manage time effectively, and work with minimal supervision.
• Bakken Basin experience

Relocation Options:

Relocation may be considered.

International Considerations:

Expatriate assignmentswill not beconsidered

IMPORTANT NOTE:

As part of the application process, you will be required to take an assessment that measures aptitude and work styles. We recommend you allow approx. 45 minutes to complete the assessment in one sitting. If you need to exit, your progress will be saved.

You will be immediately directed to the testing portal upon submittal of your application, at which point you will have 72 hours (about 3 days) to complete the online assessment.

Once complete, your assessment score will be valid for 180 days. Should you re-apply for another Job Requisition within this timeframe that includes the Maintenance assessment, you will be required to complete the application process and then click on the assessment link. This will resubmit your previous results.