Production (LDAR) Technician - Aera Energy Services Company

California Resources Corporation is a publicly traded oil and natural gas exploration and production company and the largest oil and natural gas producer in California. We operate our world-class resource base exclusively within the State of California, applying complementary and integrated infrastructure to gather, process and market our production. Using advanced technology, CRC’s workforce focuses on safely and responsibly supplying affordable energy for California by Californians.

In the role of Production Technician, the candidate will be responsible for office and field support of Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) projects including Optical Gas Imaging, surveys of a wide variety of oil and gas components using various types of leak detection equipment.

The CRC SJV Operations Team is seeking to fill a Production Technician, based out of our Coles Levee, CA office. The starting base wage for this posted position is reasonably expected to range from $33 - $54 per hour, with a target annual bonus opportunity of 10% of wages paid. Your actual level and base salary, however, will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with Match, Paid holidays, FSA, HSA.

Required Skills

• Conducting field inspections and LDAR tag creation, printing, and field installation on regulated components per facility P&ID's.
• Well operations and surveillance, well testing, operation, monitoring and maintenance of oilfield equipment, facilities and well safety shutdown systems
  • Types of wells include flowing, beam pump, gas lift, ESP, PCP, hydraulic jet, plunger lift, water disposal, water injection, and gas injection
  • Types of facilities include tank batteries, pipelines, FWKO’s, water plants, vapor recovery systems, metering facilities, LACT meters, etc.
• Oversight of general oilfield operations and maintenance of various databases regarding production and operations
• Understand and comply with all HES guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Trouble shoot problems on equipment and facilities, making minor equipment repairs when possible and notify supervisor when additional help is required
• Keep all work areas clean, free of weeds, trash and other debris (i.e. right of ways, sales points, electrical panels, walk paths, etc.
• Indirectly oversee and guide the activity of contractors including, but not limited to instrument technicians, roustabouts, mechanics, electricians, designers, engineering technicians, and other contract maintenance personnel
• Use computers to operate SCADA systems, participate in CBT/WBT education, check email, utilize CMMS (e-Maint), research solutions on the internet/intranet
• Respond to callouts and overtime as needed to perform the above

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be a team player, self-starting with good communication skills
• Goodcomputer skills and willingness to learn new software and automation applications
• Ability to read, speakand write English
• Ability to speak in front of groups, lead safety meetings
• Working knowledge of oilfield equipment operations and maintenance.
• Basic analytical skills to identify and troubleshoot facilities, production equipment and problems wells
• Basic mathematical skills and ability to keep neat and accurate records
• Must be able to safely climb, bend, stoop, and lift objects weighing up to 50 lbs
• Working knowledge of Elk Hills oil and gas production and operations and safe work practices
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and night shifts as needed
• Must have a valid driver's license and a clean DMV record

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with field automation and well surveillance
• Prior experience in oilfield construction and maintenance
• 2 years of oilfield experience

CRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Females/Vets/Disabled