Production Technician

Oxy; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxy in California seeks a Flowback Operations Technician to support early-stage well production, gather readings, and prepare reports while following safety and environmental standards.

You will analyze data, perform flowback tasks per SOP/ROP, and manage sand rates with manual or automated systems. This role requires physical work, extreme-weather tolerance, and a 12-hour rotating schedule on site.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical principles and basic calculations.
• Good communication and teamwork skills; able to work with minimal supervision.
• Experience with automation or troubleshooting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety and environmental regulations.
• Gather hourly/daily production readings and format reports.
• Analyze deviations in well test data and communicate findings.
• Perform flowback operations per SOP/ROP.
• Quantify daily sand rates from manual or automated measurements.
• Complete energy isolation and required work permits (JSA, LOTO, SWS).
• Troubleshoot e-dump systems and automated manifolds.
• Work a 12-hour rotating schedule and operate a company vehicle.
• Work in extreme weather (10-120 deg F).
• Inspect equipment, handle heavy components, and assist with maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical principles

Math skills

Computing skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Self-motivation

Multitasking

Automation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Windows

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.

This position is responsible for oil and gas well operations during the early stage of well production, also known as flowback. Non-scheduled call-outs outside normal business hours can be expected. Job is to be performed employing safe work practices while utilizing approved procedures to maximize operational efficiency while minimizing costs on flowback.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Adhere to all applicable company, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations
• Gather hourly/daily production reading. Format report per DSU requirement.
• Be able to analyze and interpret deviations in well test data and communicate to appropriate teams.
• Perform flowback operation per SOP/ROP
• Ability to quantify daily sand rates by gathering sand weight manually or from an automated system
• Proficiency in performing energy isolation and completing Oxy required work authorization permits (JSA, LOTO, SWS, etc)
• Basic troubleshooting of e-dump systems and automated manifolds
• Willingness to work a 12hr rotating schedule; operate a company vehicle and drive to and from work site.
• The ability to work in extreme weather condition where temps range from 10-120 deg F.
• Physical ability to:
  • Perform equipment inspections several times per shift that requires walking full length and width of flow back rig up.
  • Swing a sledgehammer weighing 6-12 lbs to loosen and tighten 1502 unions on flowback equipment. (iron sections, manifolds chokes, inline chokes, and e-dump skids)
  • Perform group lifts of 1502 iron that weighs up to 200 lbs and be able to clear sanded off dump lines
  • Dumping of SKO and be able to maneuver sand socks weighing up to 100 lbs with manual devices
  • Ability to climb stairs more than 4' off the ground or work out of a manlift in excess of 15'
  • Manual operation of different types of valves (plug, gate, ball, etc). Ability to open and close plug valves with 6,000 psi on the system on flow back equipment using designed valve bar.
  • Perform maintenance on flowback rig up (equipment greasing, manifold inspection, restraint/guarding systems)
  • Be able to manually operate a high-pressure grease gun to grease valves on manifolds, SKOs, and e-dump skids
  • Ability to operate hand jack on light plants to raise and lower lights
  • Ability to take samples from pressurized manifolds or sample ports that are below waist height

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Professional/Technical Qualifications/Licenses/Certifications:

Valid Driver's License

Skills & Competencies:

• Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical principles
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations is required
• Proficient in the use of personal computer utilizing a MS Windows environment
• General mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills
• 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
• Strong initiative and self-starter
• Multi-task orientation with skills related to work prioritization
• Automation experience and hands on troubleshooting experience is preferred

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.