Overhead Power Technician

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About Us

At Exxon Mobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and a net‑zero future. As one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by pride in what we do and what we stand for. The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people.

They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower‑emissions technologies. We invite you to bring your ideas to Exxon Mobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs.

About Permian

Straddling West Texas and southeastern New Mexico, the Permian is the most prolific oil and gas basin in America and the engine behind the country’s energy renaissance. Nationally, it provides about 40% of oil and 15% of gas production and plays a critical role in making the U.S. a leading energy exporter.

Over 1.8 million employees work and live in Midland, Odessa, Carlsbad and surrounding areas, offering easy access to national parks and unrivaled outdoor recreational opportunities.

What Role You Will Play In Our Team

Looking for an individual to join our GHG Power team in the Permian.

• Champion elimination of life altering injuries and oversee contractor efforts to consistently deliver Safety in the Moment through effective execution of the Personnel Safety Management System (PSMS).
• Act as onsite safety representative, give work authorizations when required, champion PSMS and XOM’s safety culture, and ensure team members understand what can lead to a life altering injury or significant process event.
• Ensure proper safeguards are in place for construction work crew tasks and provide work authorizations.
• Use stop work authority when observing unsafe actions and coach crews on possible hazards.
• Ensure that established hold points, triggers, last‑minute risk assessments (LMRAs) and error‑prone situations are identified and followed.
• Participate in Behavior Based Safety program (KPA/EV&V), actively engage with personnel on site and contribute meaningful observations to help shape action.
• Initiate and lead After Action Reviews with contractors when needed.
• Perform start‑work checks for location daily.
• Ensure operations sites are maintained in accordance with WMS (Work Management System) processes and that all appropriate permits are in effect and approved prior to work being performed.
• Attend and participate in Daily Work Coordination (DWC) meetings as determined by the foreman.
• Ensure construction and maintenance work adheres to XOM’s quality standards, specifications and all applicable federal, state and local codes.
• Install, troubleshoot and maintain plant/field primary distribution systems, substations, voltage regulators, reclosers, capacitor banks, transformer banks and secondary power disconnects while working safely around these electrical systems in various weather conditions.
• Demonstrate knowledge of electrical theory and principles.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of NEC, NESC, and OSHA regulations pertaining to overhead distribution work.
• Troubleshoot medium and high voltage power circuits.
• Keep all electrical power supplies and equipment operational.
• Contribute to on‑call responsibilities as needed.
• Ensure contractor adheres to their approved site‑specific safety plan.
• Ensure critical lift plans are in place and appropriately approved.
• Ensure all work and testing adheres to construction contractors’ approved ITP (Inspection & Test Plan) and witness and verify all testing such as voltage test and meg‑test.
• Maintain constant visual inspection of all work activities in the area.
• Ensure work location is maintained in an organized manner and is secured upon departure.
• Monitor crew arrival and departure times along with equipment on location to verify and confirm electronic field tickets (EFTs) and invoices submitted by contractor for accuracy.
• Verify certifications, training…