Production Tech - PFA

Occidental Chemical Corporation (OxyChem); Odessa (TX); Presencial; USD 34.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Occidental Chemical Corporation (OxyChem) seeks an experienced Production Technician - PFA for Odessa, Texas, in the Onshore Resources & Carbon Management EOR Waterflood Asset. The role focuses on well operations, testing, and data management to maximize production and safety.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, well testing, coordinating chemical treatments, and maintaining accurate records while working with cross-functional teams.

Formación

• 5+ years oil and gas industry experience preferred.
• High School diploma or GED required; some college or tech training preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.
• Basic understanding of surface operations.
• Ability to troubleshoot wells (ESP, Beam, etc.).
• Familiarity with LOWIS, EVIN, Graphworx, and related tools.

Responsabilidades

• Troubleshoot and repair well location equipment and perform minor repairs.
• Shoot fluid levels on exception wells and verify alignment.
• Collaborate with teams to address daily well exceptions and tests.
• Coordinate well chemical treatment and cleanup operations.
• Review production and operations reports for optimization opportunities.

Conocimientos

Oil and gas industry experience

Strong initiative

Multi-tasking

Good communication

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Technical mindset

Independent work

Windows PC skills

Educación

High School diploma or GED

Some college or technical training

Herramientas

ECHOMETER

Fluid shot gun

LOWIS

EVIN

Graphworx

Descripción del empleo

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 Production Technician - PFA within our Onshore Resources & Carbon Management EOR Waterflood Asset, located in Odessa, Texas .

Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for oil and gas well operations, well testing, operating and maintaining field equipment and facilities, surveillance of general field operations and maintenance of various databases regarding production and operations. Non-scheduled call-outs outside normal business hours can be expected. These types of well include flowing, beam pump (with electronic pump-off controller), plunger lift, water injection and water disposal. Types of facilities include production tank batteries, flowlines, LACT (lease automatic custody transfer) facilities, water injection plants, natural gas compression, cathodic protection and metering devices (electronic gas measurement and others). Job is to be performed employing safe work practices while utilizing acceptable environmental procedures to maximize earnings while minimizing costs on assigned oil and gas producing properties. In addition, the follow responsibilities apply to the Production Tech-PFA role.

• - Troubleshoot and investigate failures on well location and make minor repairs (LC cables, position, BP valve, POC)
• - Shoot fluid levels on exception wells
• - Check wells after pull for alignment, balance, proper setup, etc.
• - Collaborate with WOA & WOS to work daily well exceptions
• - Work with well analyst to well test evaluation and troubleshoot issues
• - Coordinate well chemical treatment and cleanup operations
• - Provide input for pulling jobs
• - Identify major cost drivers and evaluate processes for opportunities of improvement
• - Review daily, weekly, monthly reports and evaluate for opportunities of improvement
• - Participate in pattern reviews
• - Participate in integrated solution team failure meetings

Qualifications:

• - 5+ years oil and gas industry experienced preferred
• - At least High School Grad or GED. Some college or technical training preferred
• - Valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record
• - Basic understanding of surface operations
• - Advance understanding of troubleshooting wells (ESP, Beam, etc.)
• - Basic understanding of LOWIS, EVIN, Graphworx, etc.
• - Basic understanding of downhole assembly
• - Ability to operate an echometer or fluid shot gun
• - Basic understanding of dynamometer cards
• - Analyze R/T, cycles, PIP, etc., trends to identify deviations
• - Strong initiative and self-starter
• - Multi-task orientation with skills related to work prioritization
• - Good communication and interpersonal skills
• - Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as by self without direct supervision
• - Technical skills related to math and analytical processes
• - Proficiency in the use of personal computer utilizing a windows environment
• - Ability to keep neat and accurate records
• - General mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills

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.