
Equipment Technician/Compression Technician
OxyChem · Carlsbad, NM
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at OxyChem (chemicals) in Carlsbad, NM.
- They ask for
- 3+ years
- Tools it names
- Root cause, Automation, SAP
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$91k.
Median of the low and high ends of 50 live postings that list pay, out of 825 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 670 other live manufacturing postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Typical (3+ years)
Typical $72k–$104k, from 85 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 49%
- Tooling 40%
- CNC 33%
- Machining 31%
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Stands out: this posting asks for Automation, SAP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Full description from OxyChemAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
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This position is accountable, cooperatively with other line functions, to meet the goals of Occidental Oil & Gas in Safety, Environmental and Production. Contribution to meet these goals will be achieved by maintaining the workplace in a safe and reliable condition in addition to, but not limited to, the following:
- ◆Maintain protection of the environment and the health and safety of our employees, customers, and the communities in which we operate, as our highest priority
- ◆Assure compliance to Policy and Procedure expectations/standards (MOC’s, PSSR’s, Procedures, Audits, etc.)
- ◆Ensure others including yourself, are respected, supported and encouraged to grow and succeed in their job
- ◆Execute the high-speed compressor maintenance program and maintenance practices
- ◆Maintain the assigned tools, equipment and parts inventory to execute the high-speed compressor maintenance program and maintenance practices
- ◆Manage backlog of work orders to maintain compressor uptime and reliability
- ◆Provide technical expertise to identify ways to reduce costs, and improve process uptime and mechanical reliability
- ◆Support compression surveillance to maximize uptime and throughput
- ◆Support OPEX reduction and compression optimization initiatives
- ◆Responsible for housekeeping and safety in assigned work and areas
- ◆Upon Supervisory approval, coordinate the use of contract resources to accomplish the Teams mission
- ◆Cooperate with other company groups to meet business goals
Qualifications
- ✓High School Diploma or G.E.D. required
- ✓Must have valid driver's license with a good driving record
- ✓Minimum of 1-3 years industrial maintenance experience in maintaining and repairing rotating equipment (i.e. Pumps, Compressors, VRUs)
- ✓Experience in maintaining and repairing of high-speed compressors and engines in the horsepower range of 500 to 2500 HP ( preferred )
- ✓Thorough knowledge of oil and gas industry surface equipment types and applications
- ✓Ability to troubleshoot mechanical problems and perform root cause failure analysis
- ✓Capable of basic troubleshooting of automation and electrical equipment
- ✓Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
- ✓Good knowledge of SAP and Microsoft office software (preferred)
Safety and Physical
Requirements
- ✓This role is occasionally subject to possible hazards (e.g.--chemical, extreme heat or cold, exposed heights)
- ✓Ability to travel to all areas in the facility which may require climbing, ascending and descending stairs traveling long distances as required
- ✓Lifting, carrying, stooping and reaching
- ✓Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required
- ✓Ability to respond to audible and visual alarms
- ✓Ability to communicate verbally and or in written form
Recruitment Fraud
It has come to our attention various individuals and/or organizations are contacting people falsely pretending to recruit on behalf of Oxy. Please be aware that these recruiting scams and communications do not originate nor are they associated with our recruitment process. All Oxy job postings and offers will require a completed application through our company website.
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.
We recommend against responding to unsolicited business propositions or offers from people you don't know. Do not disclose your personal or financial details. If you believe you have been the victim of a recruiting scam, please contact your local police department.
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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.
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