Water Technician

CEU Carbon Engineering ULC; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

CEU Carbon Engineering ULC in Carlsbad, California is seeking a dedicated individual for operational roles including equipment maintenance and water systems monitoring.

The ideal candidate will require a High School Diploma or GED and possess strong mechanical and analytical skills. This entry-level role offers training in oil and gas operations.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to personal characteristics, ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• 0-5 years of industry experience.
• Working knowledge of oil and gas water systems operations preferred, but will train.
• Ability to keep neat and accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Perform equipment and facility isolation as needed.
• Maintain daily/monthly totals of water.
• Issue Safe Work Permits as required.
• Monitor line pressures across the field.
• Visual inspection of ponds and facilities.

Skills

Strong initiative and self-starter

Good communication and interpersonal skills

General mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills

Technical skills related to math and analytical processes

Ability to implement cost-effective solutions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Some college or technical training preferred

Job description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Equipment and facility isolation (Lock/out Tag/out) as needed
• Maintain Company vehicle – inspect and maintain maintenance schedule
• Complete Maximo vehicle inspection sheet on time
• Issue Safe Work Permits as needed
• Perform Preventative Maintenance (PM) tasks as required
• Report spills
• Perform/Maintain housekeeping on facilities
• Input data into E-Vin, LOWIS, MAXIMO as required
• Check quality of water
• Maintain daily/monthly totals of water
• Prepare for and participate in production, safety and business meetings
• Monitor automation systems to ensure safe and efficient operations of the SWD’s and facilities
• Provide input on downtime
• Ensure that downtime is minimized and captured correctly for the area assigned to the lease operator
• Check and maintain pumps, motors, equipment, etc.
• Respond to 24‑hour call‑outs during shift SWD’s
• Visual inspection (routine)
• Repair minor leaks
• Inspect piping
• Coordinate major work
• Cleanup minor spills
• Monitor well‑head pressure in regards to NMOCD limits
• Trouble‑shoot DH tubing/casing/packer leaks or other injection related issues
• Take part in State MIT testing
• Keep location free and clear of weeds, trash and other debris

Pipelines Operations

• Monitor line pressures across the field
• Document all meter readings for the day
• Assist and help maintain with 3rd party capacity and reliability
• Help coordinate line markings for one‑call
• Monitor chemical pumps and other injection located throughout the line
• Trouble‑shoot line pressure issues
• Repair minor leaks
• Call in spills, contain spill, cleanup minor spills
• Keep location free and clear of weeds, trash and other debris
• Coordinate pig runs in lines
• Coordinate change‑out of valves
• Monitor and maintain all line automation

Water Ponds Operations

• Visual inspection of ponds
• Maintain and report water totals in ponds
• Call in spills, contain spill, cleanup minor spills
• Monitor and maintain automation and water transfer headers
• Perform weekly leak detection test on RW ponds
• Keep location free and clear of weeds, trash and other debris

Facilities (Recycle Facility and SWD)

• Visual inspection / housekeeping
• Check vessel levels, pressures, switches, valves (perform <30 minute repairs)
• Check pumps (seals, maintain oil levels)
• Minor repairs – including clean meters and sight glasses
• Check air compressors and backup systems daily
• Verify and troubleshoot alarms
• Maintain filter screens
• Maintain chemical pumps
• Check and maintain oil levels on air compressors
• Input production e‑Vin data for facilities
• Evaluate the elimination or consolidation of stationary and rotary equipment and offer suggestions on how to streamline operations
• Skim water tanks
• Manage skim oil tank
• Conduct HES audits on facilities on a routine basis
• Know the condition and status of equipment and show “ownership” of the equipment
• Keep location free and clear of weeds, trash and other debris

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Some college or technical training preferred.
• Professional/Technical Qualifications/Licenses/Certifications: Valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.
• Experience: 0‑5 years of industry experience.
• Skills & Competencies: Strong initiative and self‑starter; Multi‑task orientation with skills related to work prioritization; Working knowledge of oil and gas water systems operations preferred, but will train acceptable candidate; Understanding of importance of environmental and safe work practices; 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; Ability to identify operational inefficiencies; Understanding of business fundamentals; Ability to implement cost‑effective solutions.

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.