Plant Tech I

Oxy produces , markets and transports oil and natural gas to maximize value and provide resources fundamental to life. The company leverages its global leadership in carbon management to advance lower-carbon technologies and products. Headquartered in Houston, Oxy primarily operates in the United States, Middle East and North Africa. To learn more, visit Oxy

Oxy strives to attract and retain talented employees by investing in their professional development and providing rewarding opportunities for personal growth. Our goal is to meet the highest employer standards by ensuring the health and safety of our employees, protecting the environment and positively impacting our communities where we do business.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to fill the position of Plant Technician within our Permian EOR Plants group based in Gardner, Co .

Essential Job Duties:

Daily operations, maintenance, reporting, and surveillance of Co2 gas processing plants, glycol dehydration plants, compressor plants, pipelines, and/or other equipment required to gather, treat, process, sell, and/or dispose of C02 gas and gas-related products

Indirectly oversee and guide the activity of contractors including, but not limited to: instrument technicians, roustabouts, mechanics, electricians, designers, engineering technicians, and other contract personnel

Perform energy control on a wide variety of equipment types, sizes, and configuration

Prepare thorough job plans, isolation plans, and energy control plans for complex maintenance and construction operations performed during plant turnarounds

Provide direction and stewardship of contractors involved in the construction & maintenance of pipelines

Respond to “One-Call” notifications, mark pipelines, participate in job-walks, etc. as needed

Initiate and follow through on the MOC or “Management of Change” process by completing forms, seeking concurrence, cooperating with the PSM/DOT Coordinator, Engineer, and Production Coordinator(s) as needed to safely execute changes in process plants or piping systems

Use computers to operate SCADA systems, participate in CBT/WBT education, check email, utilize (SAP), research solutions on the internet/intranet

Safely drive and operate a 4-wheel drive automobile

Train & mentor less experienced Technicians and contractors

Respond to callouts and overtime as needed to perform the above

Other roles & duties as determined by the supervisor

Qualifications

Strong personal commitment to a clean and safe workplace

Team player, self-starter, committed to excellence

Basic math skills

Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently

Clean DMV and valid CDL

Basic computer skills

Some experience or training in an energy-related industry

Willingness to work overtime, weekends, night shifts, and/or rotating shifts as needed

Additional Desired Qualifications:

HS Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline

Certificate of completion/graduation from a relevant trade or vocational training center

5+ years of directly applicable experience with little or no supervision

Strong technical and/or mechanical aptitude

Bi-lingual a plus

Previous certification as a PSM-qualified operator of a “PSM-covered facility”

HAZWOPER certification: Awareness, Operations, or Technician level

DOT, CSFM, DOGGR Pipeline integrity management program accountability

Proficiency in a wide variety of computer applications

Technical/engineering or industrial construction background

The salary range for this position is:$ 36 - $ 50 Hourly

*Candidates having qualifications that exceed the minimum job requirements may receive consideration for higher-level role given (1) their experience, (2) additional job requirements, and/or (3) business needs.

Check out Oxy’s competitive benefit package: http://www.oxy.com/siteassets/documents/careers/oxy-employee-benefits-program-2025.pdf .

The Company anticipates that it will accept applications for this position for 14 days after the posting date, although it may extend that date depending on applicant flow.

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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.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.