Production Technician

Company: California Resources Corporation
Location: Willows
Posted on: May 11, 2022

Job Description:

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.

The CRC Sacramento Basin Operations Team is seeking to fill a Production Technician position to support our Willows, CA Operations.

Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with Match, Paid holidays, FSA, HSA.

Responsibilities

* Ensure all production data is accurate and entered into the appropriate system daily
* Understand and comply with all HES guidelines, policies, and procedures
* Understand the hazards of the chemicals used in assigned area, and where to locate the MSDS sheets. In addition, the Operator is required understand the impact of the chemical on the production systems and check rates daily
* Verify all equipment integrity (i.e. flow lines, tanks, etc), ensuring equipment is properly maintained and safe to operate
* Keep vehicles clean, ensure cans used to transport liquids are labeled and all tools in good working order
* Understand all permit limits associated with the equipment in assigned area and ensure daily compliance
* Troubleshoot problems on equipment and facilities, making minor equipment repairs when possible and notify supervisor when additional help is required
* Know the process flow of all production infrastructures in assigned area
* Keep all work areas clean, free of weeds, trash and other debris (i.e. headers, electrical panels, walk paths, well heads 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
* Perform energy control on a wide variety of equipment types, sizes, and configurations
* Prepare thorough job plans, operating plans and energy isolation plans for maintenance and construction operations
* Respond to "One-Call" notifications, mark pipelines, participate in job-walks, etc. as needed
* Test, troubleshoot and maintain safety systems such as ESD's, process alarms, etc
* Use computers to operate SCADA systems, participate in CBT/WBT education, check email, utilize CMMS (Maximo), research solutions on the internet/intranet
* Gathering, record and report LDAR, Methane Rule 21 and OOOOa data. Use of an Eagle 2 sniffer, FLIR Camera, data entry via laptop/iPad will be a part of your daily tasks
* 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
* Good computer skills and willingness to learn new software and automation applications
* Ability to read, speak and 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 problem 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 oil gas production, 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

* Experience within an oil field environment
* DOT Pipeline Operator Qualifications
* Ability to perform roustabout, pipefitting, pipeline maintenance tasks and have general familiarity with tools for those tasks
* HAZWOPER certification: Awareness, Operations, or Technician level
* Proficiency in multiple computer applications including LOWIS, eVIN, Iconics, Pride
* Technical/engineering or industrial construction background

CRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran

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