Lease Operator

Description

Occidental is an international energy company with assets primarily in the United States, Middle East and North Africa. We are one of the largest oil producers in the U.S., including a leading producer in the Permian and DJ basins, and offshore Gulf of Mexico. Our midstream and marketing segment provides flow assurance and maximizes the value of our oil and gas. Our chemical subsidiary OxyChem manufactures the building blocks for life-enhancing products. Our Oxy Low Carbon Ventures subsidiary is advancing leading-edge technologies and business solutions that economically grow our business while reducing emissions. We are committed to using our global leadership in carbon management to advance a lower-carbon world. Visit oxy.com for more information.

 Occidental 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. Our greatest asset has been, and will continue to be, our people.

 We are looking for a coachable and motivated individual to fill the position Lease Operator within our OxyRock group based in Midland, Texas area.  This position will be responsible for the operation of wells to generate maximum revenue at the minimum cost working with other employees and contractors. 

Roles & Responsibilities:

·         Ensure wells and equipment in assigned production area are operating correctly

·         Recommend needed changes to improve production (POC adjustment, etc.)

·         Maintain leases in an environmentally safe manner

o   Report all leaks to your supervisor immediately, per HSE&E Handbook

o   Monitor leases daily

·         Maintain a clean work environment

o   Remove all trash from leases (including pumping unit base)

o   Keep vegetation off dikes, inside dikes, and around pumping unit

o   Keep location free of equipment (rods, tubing, etc.) 

·         Ensure oil and gas is properly measured and sold to correct pipeline/ truck specifications

o   Gauge tanks, cut tanks, work tanks, and ensure BS&W is acceptable

o   Monitor gas meters, witness calibrations/ sample testing when appropriate

o   Manage LACT’s start and stop monthly close outs & proving/ calibration

o   Manage tank levels

·         Report daily production promptly and with extreme accuracy

o   Compare actual production to expected forecast and report major variances to your supervisor

o   Work closely with production accounting group

·         Review LOS Reports

o   Recommend changes to reduce costs to your supervisor

o   Ensure accuracy

·         Monitor and maintain facility performance

·         Review well failure reports

o   Monitor Chemical Program

o   Monitor downhole failures and make needed recommendations

§  Rod Wear

§  Corrosion

·         Compare actual production to expected forecast and report major variances to your supervisor

·         Work with production engineers, area managers, and other relevant employees in making adjustments on wells as needed including but not limited to

o   Pumping unit changes

§  Sheave changes

§  Stroke length changes

o   Pump Off Control Adjustments

·         Perform routine maintenance as needed (repair or change out stuffing box packing, dump valves, etc.)

·         Coordinate roustabout crew work as needed

·         Compile reports promptly, insuring accuracy

·         Track & Monitor well failure

o   Monitor Chemical Program

o   Monitor downhole failures and make needed recommendations

§  Rod Wear

§  Corrosion

·         Compare actual production to expected forecast and report major variances to your supervisor

o   Work with Engineers / Production foremen in making adjustments on wells as needed

o   Run Dyno’s and Fluid levels/ Following Engineer’s recommendations

§  Changes to Pumping Unit Performance

§  Pump Off Control Adjustments

·         Ensure all reserve pits closed and report to supervisor if not

·         Be willing and available to take on additional responsibilities

o   Observe and coordinate rig work (production rod or tubing failures, etc.)

o   Observe and coordinate roustabout crews’ work as needed, coordinating with your supervisor

·         Other Duties as Assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

·         Valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record

·         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

·         Understanding of business fundamentals

·         Understanding of importance of environmental and safe work practices

·         High School diploma or GED 

·         Some college or technical training a plus

Recruitment Fraud

It has come to our attention various individuals and/or organizations are contacting people falsely pretending to recruit on behalf of Oxy. Please be aware that these recruiting scams and communications do not originate nor are they associated with our recruitment process.  All Oxy job postings and offers will require a completed application through our company website.

Oxy does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruiting process. We will never: 

• Ask you to pay for applications, interviews, meetings, processing, training or for any other fees

• Use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an advance fee of any kind or

• Request personal information such as passport and bank account details at an early stage of our recruitment process.

We recommend against responding to unsolicited business propositions or offers from people you don’t know. Do not disclose your personal or financial details. If you believe you have been the victim of a recruiting scam, please contact your local police department.

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.

Job

 – Production Ops

Primary Location

 – United States-Texas-Stanton

Organization

 – DOMESTIC

Schedule

 – Full-time