Production Technician

Occidental Petroleum Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Occidental Petroleum Corporation in Houston, TX is hiring a Production Technician to operate and supervise oil and gas production facilities safely and reliably.

You will monitor performance with field tools, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate with maintenance, engineering, and vendors. The role requires field work, adherence to safety policies, and flexibility for on-call, overtime, and travel between sites.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to work in field environments, including exposure to varying weather conditions.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting capability.
• Ability to follow established procedures and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain production facilities, including startups, shutdowns, and routine adjustments.
• Monitor facility performance using field observations and surveillance tools; identify and respond to abnormal conditions.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and implement corrective actions within scope of responsibility.
• Utilize digital surveillance tools (e.g., SCADA, PI, field mobility platforms) to optimize production and identify risk.
• Maintain working knowledge of facility systems, including separation, compression, and flow paths.
• Support artificial lift operations through understanding of system impacts on surface performance.
• Communicate effectively through shift handovers, status updates, and escalation of issues.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including IOC, maintenance, engineering, and vendors.
• Complete required documentation, reporting, and data entry accurately and on time.
• Prioritize daily activities based on safety, production impact, and operational risk.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts to enhance safety, reliability, and efficiency.
• Engage in T3 training program and actively progress through competency development levels.

Skills

Safety & Compliance

Hazard Recognition & Risk Mitigation

Operational Awareness & Judgment

Surveillance & Data Interpretation

Facility & System Understanding

Troubleshooting & Problem Solving

Communication & Collaboration

Administrative Discipline

Productivity & Prioritization

Continuous Learning & Development

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SCADA systems

PI system

Field mobility platforms

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.

The Production Technician (PT) is responsible for the safe, efficient operation and surveillance of oil and gas production facilities. This role ensures reliable production through disciplined operations, effective troubleshooting, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute all work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Operate and maintain assigned production facilities, including startups, shutdowns, and routine adjustments
• Monitor facility performance using field observations and surveillance tools; identify and respond to abnormal conditions
• Troubleshoot operational issues and implement corrective actions within scope of responsibility
• Utilize digital surveillance tools (e.g., SCADA, PI, field mobility platforms) to optimize production and identify risk
• Maintain working knowledge of facility systems, including separation, compression, and flow paths
• Support artificial lift operations through understanding of system impacts on surface performance
• Communicate effectively through shift handovers, status updates, and escalation of issues
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including IOC, maintenance, engineering, and vendors
• Complete required documentation, reporting, and data entry accurately and on time
• Prioritize daily activities based on safety, production impact, and operational risk
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts to enhance safety, reliability, and efficiency
• Engage in T3 training program and actively progress through competency development levels

Core Competencies

• Safety & Compliance
• Hazard Recognition & Risk Mitigation
• Operational Awareness & Judgment
• Surveillance & Data Interpretation
• Facility & System Understanding
• Troubleshooting & Problem Solving
• Communication & Collaboration
• Administrative Discipline
• Productivity & Prioritization
• Continuous Learning & Development

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
• Ability to work in field environments, including exposure to varying weather conditions
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting capability
• Ability to follow established procedures and safety requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous oil & gas or industrial operations experience
• Familiarity with production facilities, compression, or artificial lift systems
• Experience with SCADA systems, PI, or other surveillance tools
• Technical certification or relevant vocational training
• Strong computer skills and experience with field mobility platforms

Work Environment & Schedule

• Field-based role with travel between production facilities
• May require on-call rotation, overtime, and weekend work as needed
• Exposure to noise, chemicals, and outdoor conditions

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, carry, and move equipment as required
• Ability to climb ladders, work at heights, and walk long distances in field conditions
• Ability to wear required PPE and perform duties safely in operational environments

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.

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.