Production Tech I

USA Oxy USA Inc; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Occidental Petroleum Corporation in Odessa, Texas, is seeking a Production Technician I to safely monitor and operate oil and gas production equipment. The role builds foundational knowledge of wells, facilities, artificial lift, automation, and production troubleshooting under guidance from experienced technicians.

You will perform routine rounds, monitor pressures and temperatures, report anomalies, start up and shut down equipment, document readings, and participate in safety meetings.

Responsibilities

• 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 or elevate issues.
• Safely start up and shut down wells and production equipment within established procedures and authorization.
• 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 involving PLCs, transmitters, control valves, and end devices, and elevate more complex issues.
• Assist experienced technicians, maintenance, automation, and other operations personnel with troubleshooting and repairs.
• Follow LOTO, permitting, PPE, JSA/JHA, environmental, and company safety procedures.
• Identify leaks, spills, equipment damage, and other HSE concerns and take appropriate action.
• Accurately document production readings, equipment issues, downtime, and field activities.
• Maintain housekeeping and safe operating conditions at assigned locations.
• Participate in safety meetings, training, and competency development.

Job description

About Oxy

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.

Production Technician I

The Production Technician I is responsible for safely monitoring and operating assigned oil and gas production equipment to maintain reliable production while protecting personnel, the environment, and company assets. The position develops foundational knowledge of wells, facilities, artificial lift, automation, and production troubleshooting while working under the guidance of more experienced technicians and leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 or elevate issues.
• Safely start up and shut down wells and production equipment within established procedures and authorization.
• 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 involving PLCs, transmitters, control valves, and end devices, and elevate more complex issues.
• Assist experienced technicians, maintenance, automation, and other operations personnel with troubleshooting and repairs.
• Follow LOTO, permitting, PPE, JSA/JHA, environmental, and company safety procedures.
• Identify leaks, spills, equipment damage, and other HSE concerns and take appropriate action.
• Accurately document production readings, equipment issues, downtime, and field activities.
• Maintain housekeeping and safe operating conditions at assigned locations.
• Participate in safety meetings, training, and competency development.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.

Company Culture & Vision

Oxy has bold ambitions to achieve net zero and help others do the same. To get there, we'll need great minds ready to unleash big ideas, strong leaders ready to inspire and team players ready to make it happen.

Oxy produces energy and essential products to sustain and improve life on our planet.

Our experienced teams, located in the United States, Middle East and Africa, are committed to safe and efficient operations and products, and to reducing our carbon footprint and helping others do the same.

We are busy developing the big ideas and broad solutions we will need to achieve net zero.

Every day, we get closer. And we won't stop until we're there.