Well Performance Specialist

Oxy is an international energy company with assets primarily in the United States, the Middle East and North Africa. We are one of the largest oil producers in the U.S., including a leading producer in the Permian and DJ basins, and offshore Gulf of Mexico. Our midstream and marketing segment provides flow assurance and maximizes the value of our oil and gas. Our chemical subsidiary OxyChem manufactures the building blocks for life-enhancing products. Our Oxy Low Carbon Ventures subsidiary is advancing leading-edge technologies and business solutions that economically grow our business while reducing emissions. We are committed to using our global leadership in carbon management to advance a lower-carbon world. Visit for more information. We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to fill the position of Well Performance Specialist - Production within our US Onshore Resources & Carbon Management, Delaware Basin business unit based in Midland, TX. The successful candidate for this position will be responsible for the overall coordination of well downhole activities as well as monitoring all aspects of well performance. Responsibilities include monitoring well daily performance, troubleshooting hardware and downhole problems, initiating repair activities on surface and downhole, and working closely with a cross-functional team to optimize all wells to ensure maximum efficiency and cost effective performance. Other areas of focus include reducing failure frequency, operations economics, improving well integrity, and accurate data reporting. Essential Job Responsibilities: Responsible for introduction of new technology and applications associated with well optimization Takes ownership of well failures within RMT (problem well list) Coordinates IST (failure analysis) meeting Takes lead on type of lift method used Run diagnostic programs for artificial lift Review lift equipment for well reviews Evaluate economics of artificial lift installations Respond to emergency artificial lift situations (unexpected circumstances) Proactively plan artificial lift strategy and coordinate implementation Work with Engineers to size equipment for new wells Witnesses pump tear downs and helps with RCFA Qualifications: Minimum high school diploma or G.E.D. Ability to read and analyze data to identify trends and generate effective solutions Effective communication skills; demonstrated ability to lead efforts to coordinate problem solving and reviews with other team members Proficient computer skills in Microsoft programs, NEXUS, LOWIS Proven capability to calculate economics and perform cost analysis Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills Occidental is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, political preference, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. It has come to our attention various individuals and/or organizations are contacting people falsely pretending to recruit on behalf of Oxy. Please be aware that these recruiting scams and communications do not originate from, nor are they associated with our recruitment process. Oxy does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruiting process. We will never: Ask you to pay for applications, interviews, meetings, processing, training or for any other fees Use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an advance fee of any kind or Request personal information such as passport and bank account details at an early stage of our recruitment process. We recommend against responding to unsolicited business propositions or offers from people you don't know. Do not disclose your personal or financial details. If you believe you have been the victim of a recruiting scam, please contact your local police department.