Field Specialist, Night

Total Number of Openings

1Operates and monitors oil, water and gas production and distribution facilities, typically Upstream facilities from wells to primary separation and processing, and Midstream distribution/storage facilities (pipelines/terminals). Monitors process variables, troubleshoots, and performs interventions to maintain operating performance.

Performs work of medium complexity and may assist on projects. Receives close supervision only on non-routine and critical aspects of work. General knowledge of Chevron policies and processes.

Chevron Shale & Tight Business – New Mexico region is accepting online applications for the position of Field Specialist A at Carlsbad, NM through 11/19/2026at 11:59 p.m. (Mountain Standard Time).

This position assumes the responsibility of monitoring and optimization of all production process variables, ensuring that all production equipment is operating at peak reliability and efficiency, and acquiring and storing data.

This job observes a 14/14 (Residential or Rotational)

• This schedule will be 14/14 dedicated to working night shift only

Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:

• Actively supports Health, Environment, and Safety processes by accomplishing daily activities within applicable regulations and policies, carrying out duties in an environmentally conscious manner, following safe operating practices as described in the S&TB Control of Work, maintaining a safe working environment, and being prepared to respond to an environmental or safety event
• Operates, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains oil and gas production equipment
• Responding to Environmental, Safety, & Productions concerns for both New Development and Legacy Base Routes
• Perform duties (as detailed below) associated with oil and gas producing operations; including but not limited to Gas Lift Systems, High Pressure Gas Lift Systems, rod pumping and flowing wells, Dehy’s and compressors:
  • Optimizing artificial lift systems.
  • Testing wells.
  • Acquires fluid-level information.
  • Records keeping and data input.
  • Monitor’s computer control systems.
  • Test’s safety devices.
  • Operates and monitors SCADA.
• Partners with other employees, and contractors to ensure that all equipment is operating at peak efficiency
• Utilizes a Computerized Maintenance Management System to create work orders for inventory and work planning/prioritization
• Ensures all work performed adheres to Chevron's Operational Excellence standards and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated Chevron Way behavior.

Required Qualifications:

• Must possess a valid driver's license
• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of 1 year of current related experience in oil and gas, or related petrochemical industries
• Ability and willingness to work rotating on-call shifts, weekends and holidays of assigned work schedule and overtime based on workload

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three years’ current related experience in Shale and Tight unconventional oil and gas operations
• Familiarity with reliability efforts for a variety of safety, environmental and production related issues
• Familiar with pneumatic/electronic instrumentation
• Ability to perform basic troubleshooting and maintenance of production and facility equipment
• Basic knowledge in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.), CMMS, SCADA, and an aptitude for learning new software packages
• Capable of simultaneously performing multiple tasks with limited supervision
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with a diverse team of coworkers, contractors, and internal and external customers
• Ability to manage time effectively, and work with minimal supervision

“Chevron offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. A hiring incentive may be available for qualified candidates in this role. For additional details, please visit our https://careers.chevron.com/

Relocation Options:
Relocation benefits will not be considered within Chevron’s parameters.

International Considerations:
Expatriate assignments will not be considered.

Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE

As part of the application process, you will be required to take an assessment that measures aptitude and work styles. We recommend you allow approx. 45 minutes to complete the assessment in one sitting. If you need to exit, your progress will be saved.

You will be immediately directed to the testing portal upon submittal of your application, at which point you will have 72 hours (about 3 days) to complete the online assessment.

Once complete, your assessment score will be valid for 180 days. Should you re-apply for another Job Requisition within this timeframe that includes the Operations Assessment, you will be required to complete the application process and then click on the assessment link. This will resubmit your previous results.

U.S. Regulatory notice:

Chevron is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, reproductive health decision-making, military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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