Equipment Tech

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 currently looking for experienced, motivated, and creative individuals to fill an Equipment Technician position within Oxy’s Production Operations Team in Kermit, TX.
Responsibilities:
Provide reliability centered maintenance
Provide lead in root cause failure analysis on all surface equipment
Provide input on facility design and make recommendations for cost saving changes
Provide input and training to FTs for maintenance procedures
Perform preventative maintenance work as required
Housekeeping production and injection tech should report all issues with well locations
Repair pumps (seals, couplings, alignment, etc.)
Repair and replace valves as needed
Inspect/Repair air compressor system (change oil, check switches, etc.)
Coordinate PSV testing with the MI group and vendor
Repair chemical pumps
Maintain VRUs (change oil, check settings and switches, etc.)
Coordinate Split Centrifugal Pump repair
Assist Construction Specialist in the coordination/supervision of contract work being performed
Function as a Planner/Scheduler of Preventative Maintenance work to be completed
Complete Safe Work System Permits as required
Complete repair documentation as required
Monitor Surface Contractor Safety performance on lease
Assist in Managing Cost for Surface related spend
Complete MOC process as required
Evaluate and approve vendor invoices
Qualifications:
High School Graduate or G.E.D.
Must have valid driver’s license and an excellent driving record
3+ years oilfield experience preferred, with a preferred background in reciprocating compressor maintenance
Working knowledge of CO2 operations preferred
Knowledge of SAP/Truecontext or similar program to track equipment inventory, repairs, and costs
Able to state the purpose of process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and single line diagrams (SLDs)
Recognizes common equipment symbols used on different type of diagrams
Can identify the standards related to installations in hazardous areas
Can state when accurate or specialized measuring and testing devices are required
Recognizes all safety precautions to be taken while using measuring and testing devices
Can outline alignment, lubricant, and mechanical principles
Demonstrates a general awareness of the safe way to utilize hand and power tools, how to the correct tools for the job and how to dispose of damaged or faulty hand or power tools in accordance with approved procedures
Can state what vibration is, why it occurs, how to measure vibration, interpret and analyze the reasons of vibration for safe operation
Can outline how to rig and lift a load in a safe manner, utilize correct procedures and methods and recognize and protect personnel from hazards
Can state general principles and theory of mechanical equipment used in the oil and gas industry
Checks for own understanding of others communication (e.g. repeat, paraphrase, or ask questions)
Takes time to organize facts and ideas, incorporating relevant data, information and examples before communicating or presenting in a meeting
Works collaboratively with others to achieve common goals and positive results
Excellent organizational skills
Keeps track of activities completed and yet to do, to accomplish stated objectives
Seeks assistance in determining priorities when appropriate
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