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Gas Lift Coordinator

Midland, TX · On-site

$18 - $23.50/hr

This role serves as a key technical resource to diagnose artificial lift and compression issues, improve well performance, reduce downtime, and support safe, efficient operations. The ideal candidate ...

Gas Lift Coordinator

Midland, TX · On-site

$18 - $23.50/hr

This role serves as a key technical resource to diagnose artificial lift and compression issues, improve well performance, reduce downtime, and support safe, efficient operations. The ideal candidate ...

General Operator

Nappanee, IN · On-site

$15.25 - $19.25/hr

Q2 Artificial Lift Services (Q2 ALS) is a trusted, industry-leading artificial lift company with 50+ in-house repair and service facilities across the U.S. and Canada. Our operations are supported by ...

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How much do artificial lift jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for artificial lift in the United States is $83,606.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,500.00 and $123,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an artificial lift?

An Artificial Lift job involves optimizing and maintaining systems that enhance oil and gas production from wells that lack sufficient natural pressure. Professionals in this role work with various lift methods, such as rod pumps, gas lifts, electric submersible pumps (ESP), and hydraulic pumps. Their responsibilities include system design, troubleshooting, efficiency analysis, and ensuring production targets are met. These specialists collaborate with engineers and field operators to improve well performance and minimize downtime.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in artificial lift?

To excel in an Artificial Lift role, you need strong expertise in petroleum engineering or a related field, with hands-on experience in artificial lift systems such as ESPs, rod pumps, and gas lift techniques. Familiarity with well monitoring software, production optimization tools, and relevant certifications like IWCF or API standards are highly valued. Excellent problem-solving skills, teamwork, and effective communication are important soft skills in collaborating with field crews and engineers. These abilities ensure safe, efficient, and productive oil and gas extraction while minimizing downtime and optimizing well performance.

What does an artificial lift do?

Professionals in Artificial Lift roles are usually responsible for designing, monitoring, and optimizing artificial lift systems to maximize oil and gas production. Their day-to-day activities often include analyzing well data, troubleshooting equipment issues, coordinating maintenance, and working closely with field technicians and other engineers. They also regularly conduct performance evaluations and recommend system improvements, often collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure operations align with safety and production targets. This dynamic role offers a blend of technical analysis and hands-on problem-solving in both office and field settings.

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Technical Sales Representative - Artificial Lift Solutions (Permian Basin)

Weatherford

Odessa, TX • On-site

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago


Weatherford rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 20 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

49th of 86 rated oil and gas companies


Job description

 Job Purpose

The Technical Sales Representative (TSR) serves as the primary technical and commercial interface between Weatherford Artificial Lift Solutions and customers throughout the Permian Basin. The TSR is responsible for driving profitable growth by identifying customer challenges, developing technically differentiated solutions, and delivering measurable production and economic value through the ALS portfolio.

Under Weatherford's Product Line-led operating model, the TSR reports directly to the Product Line Manager and acts as a trusted advisor to customer production, completion, facility, and asset teams. The role combines technical expertise, commercial acumen, and strategic account development to expand Weatherford's market position and support long-term growth objectives.

This position requires knowledge of artificial lift applications, production optimization, field operations, and customer workflows, with a strong focus on value creation, operational excellence, and technology adoption. 


Roles & Responsibilities

Customer Engagement & Business Development

  • Serve as the primary technical sales contact for assigned customers and territory.
  • Develop and execute growth plans aligned with Product Line and Geozone objectives.
  • Build and maintain relationships with production engineers, operations managers, completions teams, artificial lift specialists, and executive decision-makers.
  • Lead customer technical reviews, solution workshops, lunch-and-learns, and technology presentations.
  • Identify opportunities to expand Weatherford's footprint through cross-selling and integrated solutions.
  • Understand customer business drivers and position Weatherford technologies to improve production performance and economic outcomes.
  • Develop customer-specific value propositions supported by technical and financial analysis.
  • Support the account management team in strategic account planning and opportunity prioritization.

Technical Leadership

  • Develop expert knowledge of Weatherford's ALS portfolio including:
    • Rod Lift
    • Pumping Units/Rotaflex
    • Continuous Rod 
  • Conduct well reviews, system diagnostics, and application evaluations.
  • Recommend solutions that improve production, reliability, safety, and operating efficiency.
  • Support field trials, technology introductions, and pilot projects.
  • Provide technical recommendations during tender preparation, bid evaluations, and customer solution reviews.
  • Gather and communicate customer application requirements to Product Line leadership.

Commercial Excellence

  • Own the technical sales lifecycle from opportunity identification through award and implementation.
  • Build, maintain, and manage a healthy sales pipeline utilizing Salesforce (SFDC).
  • Support preparation of proposals, tenders, commercial offers, and technical presentations.
  • Develop pricing recommendations consistent with margin and growth objectives.
  • Identify and address revenue gaps to achieve annual operating plan targets.
  • Work closely with Product Line leadership, Operations, and Account Managers to convert opportunities into revenue.
  • Contribute to annual budgeting, forecasting, and quarterly business reviews.

Market Intelligence & Strategy

  • Monitor market activity, competitor positioning, pricing trends, and emerging technologies.
  • Gather competitive intelligence and communicate findings to Product Line leadership.
  • Identify market opportunities and application gaps to support future technology development.
  • Support deployment of strategic initiatives within the Permian Basin.
  • Assist in evaluating new market segments, applications, and growth opportunities.

Operations & Service Quality

  • Collaborate with Operations, Technical Managers, and Service Delivery teams to ensure successful project execution.
  • Support root cause investigations and customer issue resolution.
  • Ensure customer expectations are clearly communicated and achieved.
  • Promote safe, efficient, and compliant execution of all Weatherford activities.
  • Maintain service quality as a core priority across all interactions and projects.

Quality, Compliance & Risk Management

  • Adhere to Weatherford's Quality Management System and business processes.
  • Utilize approved sales and proposal platforms including Salesforce and XAIT-Porter.
  • Understand commercial, operational, technical, and compliance risks associated with opportunities.
  • Support implementation of mitigation plans to reduce business and operational risk.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, trade regulations, customer requirements, and applicable industry standards.

People Development & Collaboration

  • Support technical development of internal sales and operations personnel.
  • Provide product line training and mentoring where appropriate.
  • Promote collaboration between Product Line, Operations, Account Management, and Supply Chain teams.
  • Actively participate in product, commercial, negotiation, and leadership training programs.
  • Foster a culture aligned with Weatherford values, accountability, safety, and customer focus.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Growth

  • Revenue growth versus Annual Operating Plan
  • Gross Margin performance
  • New technology adoption revenue
  • Market share gains

Sales Effectiveness

  • Qualified pipeline value
  • Opportunity conversion rate
  • Forecast accuracy
  • Tender win rate

Customer Engagement

  • Executive customer interactions
  • Technical presentations and workshops
  • Customer satisfaction and retention
  • Documented customer value creation

Operational Excellence

  • Successful product deployments
  • Field trial conversions
  • Service quality performance
  • CPAR and customer issue resolution support

Minimum Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor's Degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related Engineering discipline. [Technical...ssa JD (1) | Word]

Experience

  • Minimum 5 years of Artificial Lift, Production Optimization, or Oilfield Operations experience.
  • Technical sales experience preferred.
  • Strong understanding of Permian Basin operating practices.
  • Demonstrated success in customer-facing technical roles.
  • Experience developing production enhancement and economic justification recommendations.

Knowledge & Skills

  • Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills. 
  • Strong commercial and negotiation capabilities.
  • Ability to quickly develop broad product and application knowledge. 
  • Proficiency with Salesforce (SFDC), Microsoft Office, and ALS simulation software platforms.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently and effectively manage territory priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Artificial Lift application engineering experience.
  • Existing Permian Basin customer relationships.
  • Experience with production optimization software (XSPOC, RODSTAR, Prosper, GAP, OFM, or equivalent).
  • Experience supporting integrated production systems and digital solutions.
  • Previous leadership, mentoring, or Product Line Champion responsibilities.

Travel Requirements

  • Domestic travel up to 25% throughout the Permian Basin and other North American locations as required.
     

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