Carlsbad, NM (Delaware Basin) Full time Posted Oct 22, 2026
About UPC Global
UPC Global (Unlimited Petroleum Consulting Inc.) is a Katy, Texas oilfield services and supply company, with a service office in Midland. We help operators in the Permian Basin get more out of their wells with artificial lift diagnostics, automation and well optimization services, built on Echometer equipment and diagnostics.
The role
We are looking for a hands-on field leader to own well optimization for our operator clients in the Carlsbad / Delaware Basin area. You will run fluid level and dynamometer surveys and interpret the data. You will turn the results into clear recommendations that raise production and cut failures, and you will be the client's trusted point of contact in the field. You will report to our Operations leadership and work alongside our Permian team.
What you will do
Well diagnostics:
- Fluid level surveys.
- Single-shot and dual-shot acoustic tests.
- Surface and downhole dynamometer testing.
- Pump-off, tubing leak, packer and casing communication diagnosis.
- Gas lift valve performance checks.
Analysis and recommendations:
- Process and interpret Echometer data, and write concise diagnostic reports.
- Recommend changes to pumping speed, stroke, pump size and run-time settings.
- Follow up after each change to confirm the gain.
Client leadership:
- Manage the weekly surveillance list for each operator, and set field priorities with their production engineers and foremen.
- Keep every visit documented. Always copy our Field Services team on client communications.
Equipment and safety:
- Maintain and calibrate Echometer instruments and field tools, and keep the inventory accurate.
- Follow client and UPC Global safety programs on every location.
Growth:
- Spot new optimization and equipment opportunities, and bring them to our sales and procurement teams.
Minimum qualifications
- 3+ years of field experience in artificial lift, well optimization or oilfield production (trained artificial lift technicians welcome), OR a Bachelor's degree in Petroleum, Mechanical or a related engineering field with internship or field exposure. Recent graduates are welcome.
- Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
- Able to work outdoors on well sites and travel within the Delaware Basin.
- Able to pass pre-employment screening.
Preferred qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Petroleum, Mechanical or a related engineering field (for experienced candidates).
- Hands-on experience with Echometer (Well Analyzer / TAM) or similar acoustic and dynamometer equipment.
- Solid understanding of rod lift; exposure to gas lift and ESP.
- SafeLand and H2S certifications, or the ability to obtain them.
- Clear written reports and confident communication with operator engineers.
- Bilingual English/Spanish.
Your growth
New graduates start alongside our Permian team on the well site and grow into owning the client relationship and the optimization program for the area.
What we offer
- Pay range: $80,000 - $85,000 per year, based on experience.
- Paid leave and holidays per company policy.
- A small, fast-moving team where your recommendations reach the decision makers.
UPC Global is an equal opportunity employer.