What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Technician position at Occidental Petroleum Corporation?
Oxy is an international energy company with assets primarily in the United States, the Middle East and North Africa. We are one of the largest oil and gas 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.
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 24hr call outs during shift
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Preform weekly leak detection test on RW ponds
- Keep location free and clear of weeds, trash and other debris
- 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 system(s) daily
- Verify and troubleshoot alarms
- Maintain filter screens
- Maintain chemical pumps
- Check and maintain oil levels on air compressors
- Input production eVin 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
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED required. Some college or technical training preferred
- Valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record
- 0-5 years of industry experience
- 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
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