Emissions Technician (Midland, TX)

About the Permian

Straddling West Texas and Southeastern New Mexico, the Permian is the most prolific oil and gas basin in America and the engine behind the country’s energy renaissance. Nationally, it provides about 40% of oil and 15% of gas production and plays a critical role in making the U.S. a leading energy exporter.

The merger of ExxonMobil and Pioneer creates an Unconventional business with the largest, high-return development potential in the Permian Basin. The combined company’s more than 1.4 million net acres in the Delaware and Midland basins have an estimated 16 billion barrels of oil equivalent resource. In 2023, we produced, on average 612,000 barrels a day in the Permian Basin, and we're aiming to produce 1 million barrels per day from our Permian assets by the end of 2027. Investments in infrastructure from New Mexico to the Gulf Coast enhance logistics and integrated value. We've advanced gathering and processing facilities, including the Cowboy central delivery point. Integration maximizes resource development through to fuels, lubes, and chemicals. The Permian Basin business unit also has the distinction of being the first at ExxonMobil to unveil and execute a plan for net zero Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions in operated assets by 2030, as part of the Corporation’s broader 2050 net zero ambition.

Over 1800 employees work and live in Midland, Odessa, Carlsbad, and the surrounding areas, all of which offer easy access to national parks and unrivaled outdoor recreational opportunities. Employees in the area also get to enjoy the world-renowned Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, which ExxonMobil has proudly sponsored since 2019. As a major operator in the Permian Basin, ExxonMobil invests heavily in local community development through the Permian Strategic Partnership, an industry consortium that works to enhance quality of life by improving infrastructure, healthcare, housing, education and workforce development.

What role will you play in our team

Looking for an individual to join our team in the Permian Midland as an Emissions Tech.

What you will do

Operate and maintain emissions-control equipment, including Vapor Recovery Units (VRUs), flares, blanket gas systems, purge gas systems, and pilot gas systems.

•Perform routine inspections, functional checks, and basic troubleshooting to ensure safe and reliable equipment operation.

•Monitor equipment performance, including operating temperatures, pressures, flow rates, vibration levels, oil levels, and alarm status.

•Respond to equipment alarms within established procedures and take appropriate corrective action within the scope of the role.

•Conduct routine operational checks on ignition systems, flame-detection systems, flame arrestors, sensory components, and vapor-flow systems.

•Identify and address common emissions-equipment issues, including oxygen intrusion, tank-related problems, improperly seated hatches, and malfunctioning pressure/vacuum valves.

•Safely route VRU gas to flare systems during oxygen-related events in accordance with approved operating procedures.

•Navigate and utilize HMI, PLC, VFD, IDEC, alarm logs, and related control systems to monitor equipment performance and diagnose routine operational issues.

•Maintain a strong understanding of Waste Management Systems (WMS) and Process Safety Management Systems (PSMS) requirements and support compliance efforts.

•Adhere to all safety policies and procedures, including PPE requirements, Job Safety Analyses (JSA), H2S awareness, fire extinguisher use, emergency response protocols, and energy isolation (ESEIP/LOTO) practices.

•Communicate daily with field crews to review equipment status, identify operational concerns, and coordinate follow-up actions as needed.

•Report equipment downtime, abnormal operating conditions, and emissions-related issues promptly and accurately to internal stakeholders and operational support teams.

•Support efforts to maximize equipment uptime, environmental compliance, and operational efficiency across assigned facilities.

•Maintain accurate inspection, maintenance, and operational records in accordance with company standards and regulatory requirements.

About you

Skills and Qualifications

* Be on the job at assigned time.

* Inspect equipment and facilities for problems and perform minor repairs.

* Adhere to all environmental and safety policies.

* Ability to interface with Regulatory Agencies during field inspections.

* Effectively communicate and cooperate with multiple workgroups daily.

* Keep company vehicles maintained and in good working condition.

* Must be willing and able to work rotating shifts.

* Must be available for call outs as situations dictate

Preferred Qualifications / Experience

* Demonstrated computer skills using Microsoft Office or similar software program.

* Good verbal and written communication skills.

* Able to lift more than 50 lbs. and climb ladders and stairways.

* Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment.

Pre-Employment Testing Guidance

This Operations and Mechanical (O&M) position requires pre-employment testing. After applying you will receive a pop up giving you access to the assessment. You may take the assessment at that time or utilize the instructions below to access the assessment at a time convenient for you.  Note that the assessment must be completed by the deadline in order for you to be considered for the O&M position for which you have applied.

IMPORTANT

The O&M test has been revised.  Effective December 1, 2021 ALL candidates must complete the revised assessment.  Even if you have tested within the last 365 days (passed or failed), if you tested before December 1, 2021, you must complete the revised assessment to be considered for this O&M opportunity.  Failure to complete the assessment by the deadline will result in your disqualification from consideration for this position.  The assessment is the same for all O&M requisitions.  If you have completed the assessment after December 1, 2021, your assessment results will be mapped to this requisition when you try to access the test. Test passed candidates will be screened by the hiring team and a subset invited for interview.  Note that a satisfactory result on the assessment does not guarantee an interview.   

PLEASE COMPLETE THE ASSESSMENT BY:  Friday July 17, 2026. @ 11:59 P.M. CST               

Instructions to Access the Assessment After Applying (If you missed the pop up)

• Login to https://jobs.exxonmobil.com   
• Click on View Profile (top right hand corner) and login.  
• To login you will need your email address and the password established when you created your profile.   
• Scroll down to the Jobs Applied section and click. 
• Complete the assessment for the job where indicated.
• Online Assessment Study Guide can be found here:  http://corporate.exxonmobil.com/-/media/Global/Files/careers/2024-Wage-Test-Study-Guide

Online Practice Tests can be found here: Practice Tests and Assessments | SHL

Your benefits

An ExxonMobil career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life. More information on our Company’s benefits can be found at www.exxonmobilfamily.com.

Please note benefits may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.

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ExxonMobil is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or physical or mental disability.