Lease Operator II

Oxy produces, markets and transports oil and natural gas to maximize value and provide resources fundamental to life.

The company leverages its global leadership in carbon management to advance lower-carbon technologies and products.

Headquartered in Houston, Oxy primarily operates in the United States, Middle East and North Africa.

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Oxy 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 an experienced and motivated individual to fill the position Lease Operator within our Oxy Rock group based in Midland, Texas area.

This position is responsible for oil and gas well operations, well testing, operating and maintaining field equipment and facilities, surveillance of general field operations and maintenance of various databases regarding production and operations.

Non-scheduled call-outs outside normal business hours can be expected.

Types of well include flowing, beam pump (with electronic pump-off controller), plunger lift, gas lift, ESP’s, water injection and water disposal.

Types of facilities and equipment include production tank batteries, VRT’s (Vapor Recovery Towers), VRU’s (Vapor Recovery Units), VCU’s (Vapor Combustion Units), Production Separators, Inline Heaters, Flare System, Heater Treaters, Gun Barrels, recycle/transfer pumps, flowlines, LACT (lease automatic custody transfer) facilities, water injection plants, natural gas compression, cathodic protection and metering devices (electronic gas measurement and others).

Job is to be performed employing safe work practices while utilizing acceptable environmental procedures to maximize earnings while minimizing costs on assigned oil and gas producing properties.

• Valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record
• Proficient in the use of personal computer utilizing a MS Windows environment
• General mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills
• 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
• Strong initiative and self-starter
• Multi-task orientation with skills related to work prioritization
• Understanding of business fundamentals
• Understanding of importance of environmental and safe work practices
• High School diploma or GED
• Some college or technical training a plus

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

Oxy has bold ambitions to achieve net zero and help others do the same.

To get there, we’ll need great minds ready to unleash big ideas, strong leaders ready to inspire and team players ready to make it happen.

Oxy produces energy and essential products to sustain and improve life on our planet.

Our experienced teams, located in the United States, Middle East and Africa, are committed to safe and efficient operations and products, and to reducing our carbon footprint and helping others do the same.

We are busy developing the big ideas and broad solutions we will need to achieve net zero.

Every day, we get closer.

And we won’t stop until we’re there.