Production Specialist, Operations

Chevron is accepting online applications for the position Production Specialist, Operations located in Carlsbad, New Mexico through August 19th, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (Central Time)

Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:

• Coach, mentor, and develop Field Specialists, trainees, contractors, and new hires.
• Coordinate onboarding programs and field integration for new personnel.
• Conduct learning assessments, facilitate demonstrations, and support competency gap closure activities.
• Partner with Learning & Development (L&D) to ensure workforce compliance with required training programs, including CMS and LMS requirements.
• Coordinate and support vendor-led training opportunities.
• Provide operational support and backfill coverage during staffing constraints and critical business needs.
• Participate in Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR) for new equipment installations and facility upgrades and ensure personnel receive appropriate training.
• Participate in impact shutdown planning and execution activities.
• Conduct a minimum of three-monthly ride-alongs with Field Specialists to observe work practices, identify improvement opportunities, and reinforce operational standards.
• Train and mentor personnel on Chevron operational systems and digital tools, including Prometheus Mobile, SAP, Exception Capture (EC), Petrasoft, Mobile Operator, Procedure Hub, and EIP.
• Conduct field safety engagements and observations to reinforce safe work practices and operational discipline.
• Support and assist with demonstration approvals and workforce competency validations.
• Partner with HSE personnel to support emergency response drills, Control of Work (COW) exercises, and Operational Excellence presentations.
• Support development, maintenance, redlining, and continuous improvement of EIPs and the EIP digital platform.
• Participate in and support Root Cause Analyses (RCA) when required.
• Support Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), permit reviews, and hazard assessments associated with high-risk work activities.
• Develop and deliver training materials, job aids, and field resources supporting Operational Front Line Maintenance (OFLM) expectations and process safety initiatives.
• Support continuous improvement of HSE-related digital tools and operational workflows.
• Train personnel on spill reporting processes and validate reporting accuracy and compliance.
• Partner with HSE and field teams to promote site cleanliness, environmental stewardship, and proper waste disposal practices.
• Support Operational Excellence initiatives and improvement projects as assigned.
• Monitor equipment rental utilization and provide recommendations to improve efficiency and cost management.
• Identify and support opportunities for operational optimization and process improvement.
• Serve as the single point of contact for Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and Critical Operating Procedure (COP) review, validation, and coordination efforts.
• Support winter weather readiness activities, including equipment preparation and operational contingency planning.
• Provide support for facility design improvements, artificial lift system enhancements, troubleshooting efforts, and operational reliability initiatives.
• Participate in core business meetings, including:
  Start of Shift (SOS) Meetings Tactical Work Coordination Meetings, Production Support Team Meetings, Optimization Meetings, & Quarterly Area Operational Excellence Meetings
• Support additional cross-functional engagements and projects as business needs require.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) or more years of upstream oil and gas production operations experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of production operations, facility processes, field troubleshooting, and operational workflows.
• Experience coaching, mentoring, or training field personnel.
• Working knowledge of Chevron Operational Excellence (OE) principles, Start Work Discipline, and Control of Work processes.
• Ability to communicate effectively with frontline employees, contractors, field leadership, and support organizations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and operational software systems.
• Ability to travel within the operating area and perform regular field visits.
• Ability to work safely in field environments and meet all physical requirements for site access.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree, or equivalent military experience in a technical, engineering, business, or related discipline that provides knowledge and skills transferable to production operations.
• Five (5) years of upstream production operations experience.
• Previous experience as a Field Specialist, Lead Operator, Production Specialist, Operations Coordinator, or similar operational leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of Prometheus Mobile, SAP, Energy Components (EC), Petrasoft, Mobile Operator, Procedure Hub, and EIP tools.
• Experience developing and delivering technical training programs, job aids, and competency assessments.
• Knowledge of Root Cause…