Job Details

Artificial Lift Technician

Compensation: $55.00 / Hr.

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