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.

We are looking for a motivated individual to fill the position of Lease Operator in our US Onshore Resources & Carbon Management (ORCM), Midland Basin (OxyRock) Business Unit based in Midland, Texas. 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 correctlyRecommend needed changes to improve production (POC adjustment, etc.)Maintain leases in an environmentally safe mannerReport all leaks to your supervisor immediately, per HSE&E HandbookMonitor leases dailyMaintain a clean work environmentRemove all trash from leases (including pumping unit base)Keep vegetation off dikes, inside dikes, and around pumping unitKeep location free of equipment (rods, tubing, etc.) Ensure oil and gas is properly measured and sold to correct pipeline/ truck specificationsGauge tanks, cut tanks, work tanks, and ensure BS&W is acceptableMonitor gas meters, witness calibrations/ sample testing when appropriateManage LACT’s start and stop monthly close outs & proving/ calibrationManage tank levelsReport daily production promptly and with extreme accuracyCompare actual production to expected forecast and report major variances to your supervisorWork closely with production accounting groupReview LOS ReportsRecommend changes to reduce costs to your supervisorEnsure accuracyMonitor and maintain facility performanceReview well failure reportsMonitor Chemical ProgramMonitor downhole failures and make needed recommendationsRod WearCorrosionCompare actual production to expected forecast and report major variances to your supervisorWork with production engineers, area managers, and other relevant employees in making adjustments on wells as needed including but not limited toPumping unit changesSheave changesStroke length changesPump Off Control AdjustmentsPerform routine maintenance as needed (repair or change out stuffing box packing, dump valves, etc.)Coordinate roustabout crew work as neededCompile reports promptly, insuring accuracyTrack & Monitor well failureMonitor Chemical ProgramMonitor downhole failures and make needed recommendationsRod WearCorrosionCompare actual production to expected forecast and report major variances to your supervisorWork with Engineers / Production foremen in making adjustments on wells as neededRun Dyno’s and Fluid levels/ Following Engineer’s recommendationsChanges to Pumping Unit PerformancePump Off Control AdjustmentsEnsure all reserve pits closed and report to supervisor if notBe willing and available to take on additional responsibilitiesObserve and coordinate rig work (production rod or tubing failures, etc.)Observe and coordinate roustabout crews’ work as needed, coordinating with your supervisorOther Duties as Assigned.

Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED Some college or technical training a plusValid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving recordProficient in the use of personal computer utilizing a MS Windows environmentGeneral mechanical troubleshooting and repair skillsGood communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work effectively in a team environment as well as by self without direct supervisionTechnical skills related to math and analytical processesStrong initiative and self-starterMulti-task orientation with skills related to work prioritizationUnderstanding of business fundamentalsUnderstanding of importance of environmental and safe work practicesGeneral oilfield safety trainingH2S certificationFirst aid certificationComplete the Level I e-pilot course list

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