Production Technician Jobs in Kansas

Job Title: Production Tech Company: Occidental Petroleum Location: Ulysses, KS Description: Essential Job Duties: 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. Types of wells include flowing, beam pump (with electronic pump-off controller), plunger lift, water injection and water disposal. Types of facilities include production tank batteries, flowlines, LACT (lease automatic custody transfer) facilities, water injection plants, natural gas compression, cathodic protection and metering devices (electronic gas measurement & 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. Required Qualifications: • 3+ years oil and gas industry experienced preferred • Strong initiative and self-starter • Multi-task orientation with skills related to work prioritization • Working knowledge of oil and gas production operations preferred, but will train acceptable candidate • Understanding of importance of environmental and safe work practices • 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 • Proficiency in the use of personal computer utilizing a windows environment • Ability to keep neat and accurate records • General mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills • Ability to identify operational inefficiencies • Understanding of Business fundamentals • Ability to implement cost effective solutions • At least High School Grad or GED. Some college or technical training preferred • Valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record