Production Lead II - Artificial Lift Technician

Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States

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reference
Job reference 1283199
location
Location Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States
sector
Sector Energy - Oil & Gas
function
Function Operations & Production
type
Employment type Contract
date
Date published November 10, 2026

Job Title: Production Lead II - Artificial Lift Technician
Duration: 12 months (Possibility for extension)
Schedule: 5/2 rotation
Location: Carlsbad, NM

This opportunity is based in the field and focuses on proactive well surveillance, troubleshooting, and optimization of artificial lift systems across the well lifecycle. The role supports production efficiency through failure diagnosis, downtime analysis, and collaboration with operations, engineering teams, and technology centres. Candidates with experience in artificial lift, well performance monitoring, and production optimization tools will be well aligned to this position.

Required Education:

  • High school diploma or equivalent

Required Experience:

  • Minimum of 3 years of operations experience
  • Experience troubleshooting well performance issues in both field and office environments
  • Experience supporting workflows across the well lifecycle, including well failure identification, workover activity, and post-workover performance analysis

Required Skills:

  • Strong understanding of artificial lift methods and their operational characteristics, including ESP, rod pump, and gas lift systems
  • Ability to conduct continuous surveillance and identify operational anomalies using key well performance parameters
  • Proficiency with well surveillance software such as XsPOC, PumpChecker, Ignition, Spotfire, and Wiserock
  • Experience using Echometer fluid level equipment and TAM
  • Ability to interpret well data and identify trends and anomalies
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for failure diagnosis and production optimization
  • Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
  • Commitment to safe working practices and operational excellence

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Downhole experience

About Airswift:

Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with unique project needs. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, Airswift's geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry.

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