Job Description
Compensation: $55.00 / Hr.
Job Title: Artificial Lift Technician
Location: Spring, TX
Schedule: 14/14 Rotation
Local Candidates Only, No Per Diem
Position Overview
The Control Room Operator – Artificial Lift Technician supports the Upstream Remote Operations Center by providing continuous surveillance, troubleshooting, and optimization of artificial lift systems across ExxonMobil’s field assets.
This position plays a key role in identifying performance issues, maximizing uptime, ensuring equipment reliability, and driving production optimization from a remote operations environment. The role requires strong technical expertise in artificial lift systems, advanced surveillance skills, and the ability to collaborate closely with field operations, engineering teams, and technology groups.
Key Responsibilities
Surveillance & Optimization
Conduct continuous, proactive surveillance of artificial lift systems (ESP, Rod Pump, Gas Lift, etc.)
Identify operational anomalies and implement corrective measures to improve production
Monitor key surveillance parameters and recognize early indicators of well performance issues
Analyze well behavior and optimize artificial lift settings based on real-time performance
Troubleshooting & Failure Diagnostics
Diagnose well failures using historical and real-time data
Support troubleshooting workflows across the well lifecycle
Maintain accurate downtime records and identify opportunities for faster restoration of production
Provide post-workover performance analysis and follow-up
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with production operations, co-located engineering teams, and EM technology centers
Communicate findings, opportunities, and artificial lift recommendations
Participate in collaborative problem-solving discussions and optimization planning
Lifecycle Monitoring
Monitor and manage workflows including:
– Failure identification
– Troubleshooting
– Workover planning
– Post-intervention analysis
Maintain clear and consistent communication with stakeholders
Qualifications & Skills
Required Education:
High school diploma or equivalent
Required Experience:
Minimum 6 years as an Artificial Lift Technician, Specialist, or Engineer
Technical Skills
Proficiency with well surveillance tools including:
– XsPOC
– PumpChecker
– Ignition
– Spotfire
Strong understanding of artificial lift methods and operational characteristics
Ability to interpret well data, identify trends, and diagnose anomalies
Knowledge of artificial lift optimization techniques
Soft Skills
Adaptable – thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic remote operations environment
Analytical – strong diagnostics and problem-solving capability
Collaborative – works effectively with cross-functional teams
Clear communicator – concise and accurate communication to stakeholders
Business-value focused – prioritizes activities that maximize asset performance
Innovative – seeks and applies new optimization strategies
Strong judgment – uses data and experience to make timely decisions
Initiative-driven – proactively identifies opportunities for improvement
Strategic mindset – aligns work with broader business objectives
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with an artificial lift service provider
Background in Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)
Experience in artificial lift system design
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Job Title: Artificial Lift Technician
Location: Spring, TX
Schedule: 14/14 Rotation
Local Candidates Only, No Per Diem
Position Overview
The Control Room Operator – Artificial Lift Technician supports the Upstream Remote Operations Center by providing continuous surveillance, troubleshooting, and optimization of artificial lift systems across ExxonMobil’s field assets.
This position plays a key role in identifying performance issues, maximizing uptime, ensuring equipment reliability, and driving production optimization from a remote operations environment. The role requires strong technical expertise in artificial lift systems, advanced surveillance skills, and the ability to collaborate closely with field operations, engineering teams, and technology groups.
Key Responsibilities
Surveillance & Optimization
Conduct continuous, proactive surveillance of artificial lift systems (ESP, Rod Pump, Gas Lift, etc.)
Identify operational anomalies and implement corrective measures to improve production
Monitor key surveillance parameters and recognize early indicators of well performance issues
Analyze well behavior and optimize artificial lift settings based on real-time performance
Troubleshooting & Failure Diagnostics
Diagnose well failures using historical and real-time data
Support troubleshooting workflows across the well lifecycle
Maintain accurate downtime records and identify opportunities for faster restoration of production
Provide post-workover performance analysis and follow-up
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with production operations, co-located engineering teams, and EM technology centers
Communicate findings, opportunities, and artificial lift recommendations
Participate in collaborative problem-solving discussions and optimization planning
Lifecycle Monitoring
Monitor and manage workflows including:
– Failure identification
– Troubleshooting
– Workover planning
– Post-intervention analysis
Maintain clear and consistent communication with stakeholders
Qualifications & Skills
Required Education:
High school diploma or equivalent
Required Experience:
Minimum 6 years as an Artificial Lift Technician, Specialist, or Engineer
Technical Skills
Proficiency with well surveillance tools including:
– XsPOC
– PumpChecker
– Ignition
– Spotfire
Strong understanding of artificial lift methods and operational characteristics
Ability to interpret well data, identify trends, and diagnose anomalies
Knowledge of artificial lift optimization techniques
Soft Skills
Adaptable – thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic remote operations environment
Analytical – strong diagnostics and problem-solving capability
Collaborative – works effectively with cross-functional teams
Clear communicator – concise and accurate communication to stakeholders
Business-value focused – prioritizes activities that maximize asset performance
Innovative – seeks and applies new optimization strategies
Strong judgment – uses data and experience to make timely decisions
Initiative-driven – proactively identifies opportunities for improvement
Strategic mindset – aligns work with broader business objectives
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with an artificial lift service provider
Background in Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)
Experience in artificial lift system design
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