Job Details

Overview
The Artificial Lift Technician / Control Room Operator plays a critical role in remotely monitoring and optimizing artificial lift systems across upstream assets. Operating from the Upstream Remote Operations Center (UROC), this position conducts real-time surveillance, identifies well performance issues, and supports field teams by providing diagnostics, troubleshooting guidance, and optimization recommendations.
This role requires strong artificial lift experience, analytical skills, rapid decision-making, and effective communication with production operations, engineering teams, and technology centers.
Responsibilities
* Continuously monitor artificial lift systems (ESP, Rod Pump, Gas Lift) to identify abnormalities and inefficiencies.
* Apply lift-specific surveillance parameters to detect equipment or production issues early.
* Recommend and implement corrective and optimization actions to maximize production rates and system reliability.
* Diagnose well performance problems and lift equipment failures with accuracy and timeliness.
* Support field operations by providing detailed remote troubleshooting guidance.
* Maintain precise well downtime records and identify opportunities to accelerate return-to-production timelines.
* Track and support well lifecycle workflows, including: Failure identification, Well interventions/workovers, and Post-workover evaluations.
* Manage communication between production operations, field personnel, engineering teams, and EM technology groups.
* Prepare and deliver updates on daily surveillance findings, optimization efforts, and well performance trends.
Qualifications
* 6+ years of hands-on Artificial Lift experience as a technician, specialist, or engineer
* Strong practical understanding of: Rod Lift, ESP, Gas Lift, and Monitoring and optimization practices.
* Proficiency with artificial lift and surveillance platforms:XsPOC, PumpChecker Ignition, or Spotfire required.
* Ability to analyze well performance data, identify trends, and detect anomalies.
* Strong understanding of artificial lift design, operations, and failure modes
* Previous experience with an artificial lift service provider preferred.
* Experience performing Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) preferred.
* High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
* Must be able to meet all conditional job offer requirements including background, drug test, and agility and fit for duty.
* Understanding of environmental and safe work practices.