Production Specialist, Operations

Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America

Full time

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The Production Specialist – Operations plays a critical role in supporting safe, reliable, and efficient field operations through workforce development, operational excellence, process safety, and continuous improvement initiatives. This position serves as a technical and operational resource for field personnel by coordinating training, mentoring employees, supporting digital tool adoption, and driving standardization across operational processes. The role partners closely with Operations, HSE, Learning & Development, and field teams to enhance workforce capability, ensure compliance, and promote Chevron’s Operational Excellence culture.

The position requires a strong field presence, spending approximately 75% of time in the field and 25% in the office, supporting frontline operations and business priorities. The Production Specialist - Operations will need to operate with a One Team mindset and serves as a key liaison between field operations, integrated operations centre (IOC) and learning & development (L&D) department.

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)

• 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.

• 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)…