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Production Lead II - Artificial Lift Technician

Carlsbad, NMOnsiteFull TimeLeadPosted 1 day agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • XsPOC
  • PumpChecker
  • Ignition
  • Spotfire
  • Wiserock
  • artificial lift methods
  • well lifecycle
  • well failure identification
  • post-workover performance analysis

Nice to have

  • downhole experience

Role summary

The Artificial Lift Technician plays a critical role in monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizing artificial lift systems in the field. This position requires proactive surveillance, diagnosing well performance issues, and implementing strategies to maximize asset value. The technician will collaborate with production operations and engineering teams to ensure operational excellence and drive production efficiency. Key responsibilities include continuous system surveillance, managing well downtime records, and overseeing workflows throughout the well lifecycle, from troubleshooting to post-workover analysis. A minimum of 3 years of operations experience is required, with a preference for downhole experience.

Overview

The Artificial Lift Technician, based in the Field, plays a critical role in proactively monitoring, troubleshooting and optimizing artificial lift systems. This position is responsible for conducting detailed surveillance, identifying and diagnosing well performance issues, and implementing optimization strategies to maximize asset value throughout the well lifecycle. The Artificial Lift Technician will collaborate closely with production operations, engineering teams, and EM technology centers to ensure operational excellence and drive production efficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct continuous surveillance of various artificial lift systems, proactively identifying and implementing corrective measures to enhance production and improve equipment reliability.
  • Ensure the accuracy and completeness of well downtime records, actively identifying opportunities to expedite returning wells to production.
  • Collaborate effectively with production operations personnel, co-located engineering teams, and EM technology centers to identify, develop, and implement production optimization opportunities.
  • Monitor and manage workflows throughout the well lifecycle, including troubleshooting, well failure identification, well workover processes, and post-workover performance analysis.
  • Maintain clear and consistent communication with key stakeholders, providing regular updates on artificial lift activities, performance, and optimization efforts.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • A minimum of 3 years of operations experience. Prefer some downhole experience as well
  • Proven proficiency in well surveillance software platforms such as XsPOC, PumpChecker, Ignition, Spotfire and Wiserock.
  • Strong understanding of various artificial lift methods and their operational characteristics.
  • Able to adjust to changing priorities and work effectively in a dynamic & fast-paced environment.
  • Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills to diagnose issues and identify solutions.
  • Works effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve common goals.
  • Clearly and concisely conveys information both verbally and in writing to diverse audiences
  • Focuses on activities that contributes to maximizing value of the asset
  • Seeks and implements new approaches and strategies to improve performance.
  • Utilizes data and experience to make informed and timely decisions.
  • Proactively identifies opportunities for improvement and takes action.
  • Understands the broader business objectives and aligns activities accordingly.
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