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Field Specialist A
Carlsbad, New Mexico
R000065184
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Field Specialist A
Carlsbad, New Mexico
R000065184
Chevron is accepting online applications for the position Field Specialist A located in Carlsbad, NM through September 1st, 2025at 11:59 p.m. (MST)
This position assumes the responsibility of monitoring and optimization of all production process variables, ensuring that all production equipment is operating at peak reliability and efficiency, and acquiring and storing data.
Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:
- Actively supports Health, Environment, and Safety processes by accomplishing daily activities within applicable regulations and policies, carrying out duties in an environmentally conscious manner, following safe operating practices as described in the Control of Work standard, maintaining a safe working environment, and being prepared to respond to an environmental or safety event.
- Operates, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains oil and gas production equipment
- Partners with Integrated Operations Center to optimize and troubleshoot production equipment and wells.
- Perform duties (as detailed below) associated with oil and gas producing operations; including but not limited to production facilities, production wells, water disposal and compressors.
- Optimizing artificial lift Systems that include gas lift, ESP, rod pump, and plunger.
- Operate VRU and gas blanket systems.
- Operate transfer pumps (centrifugal and gear pumps).
- Testing wells and safety devices.
- Acquires fluid level information.
- Operates and monitors of SCADA.
- Partners with other employees, and contractors to ensure that all equipment is operating at peak efficiency.
- Utilizes Computerized Maintenance Management System to create work orders for inventory and work planning/prioritization.
- Assures all work performed adheres to Chevrons Operational Excellence standards and regulatory requirements.
- Records keeping and data input.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- A minimum of 2 years current related experience in oil and gas, or related petrochemical industries.
- Work schedule for the position will be a 8/6 rotational; ability and willingness to work nightshift, weekends and holidays of assigned work schedule and overtime based on workload.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Valid Driver's License.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate's degree in petroleum or Process Technology or related technology discipline.
- Three years current related experience in oil and gas, or related petrochemical industries.
- Familiarity with reliability efforts for a variety of safety, environmental and production related issues.
- Ability to perform basic troubleshooting and maintenance of production and facility equipment.
- Familiar with pneumatic/electronic instrumentation.
- Basic knowledge in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.), CMMS, SCADA, and an aptitude for learning new software packages.
- Capable of simultaneously performing multiple tasks with limited supervision.
- Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with a diverse team of coworkers, contractors, and internal and external customers.
- Ability to manage time effectively, and work with minimal supervision.
Relocation Options:
Relocation may be considered.
International Considerations:
Expatriate assignments will not be considered.
Important note: Assessment
As part of the application process, you will be required to take an assessment that measures aptitude and work styles. We recommend you allow approx. 45 minutes to complete the assessment in one sitting. If you need to exit, your progress will be saved.
You will be immediately directed to the testing portal upon submittal of your application, at which point you will have 72 hours (about 3 days) to complete the online assessment.
Once complete, your assessment score will be valid for 180 days. Should you re-apply for another Job Requisition within this timeframe that includes the Operations Assessment, you will be required to complete the application process and then click on the assessment link. This will resubmit your previous results.
U.S. Regulatory notice:
Chevron is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, reproductive health decision-making, military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation, please email us at emplymnt@chevron.com.
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