Job Description:

Description

Occidental is an international energy company with operations in the United States, Middle East, Latin America and Africa. We are the largest onshore oil producer in the U.S., including in the Permian Basin, and a leading offshore producer in the Gulf of Mexico. Our midstream and marketing segment provides flow assurance and maximizes the value of our oil and gas. Our chemical subsidiary OxyChem manufactures the building blocks for life-enhancing products. Our Oxy Low Carbon Ventures subsidiary is advancing leading-edge technologies and business solutions that economically grow our business while reducing emissions. We are committed to using our global leadership in carbon dioxide management to advance a lower-carbon world. Visit Oxy.com for more information.

Occidental 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.

Our greatest asset has been and will continue to be our people. We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to fill the position of Automation Specialist within our US Onshore Resources & Carbon Management, EOR group.

This role is responsible for installation, programming, calibration, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of automation facility equipment in order to improve oilfield system operation/uptime and reduce total operating costs.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Coordinate Maintenance activities at a local level. Directly manage Maintenance vendors and support services.


• Represent the Automation team in facility maintenance-related correspondence externally


• Understand the facilities process, equipment and design that best support the Asset team.


• Maintain maintenance schedule, implementation, and compliance to design.


• Accountable for Maintenance cost tracking and reporting


• Provide accurate quotes for automation and maintenance projects.


• Ensure all documentation is accurate and complete for all automation projects and stored in a central location.


• Assist in implementation of design for facilities within guide lines of automation standards and Oxy EPL.


• Communicate all Maintenance activities with Asset Teams.


• Mentor and Train Automation Well Specialist on facility process flow and PLC, HMI, and end device troubleshooting.


• Respond and provide automation support during all outages.


• Work off of assigned schedule and maintain no out of compliance work orders.


• Preform Facility communication and PLC troubleshooting support.


• Provide analytical support on facility problems.


• Provide input on new technologies.


• Ensure facilities are maintained in an orderly manner to included proper management of PLC programs, PLC panel wiring and cleanliness of automation equipment.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Education: 2 year technical degree or equivalent working experience

Professional/Technical Knowledge:

• Expert knowledge of oil and gas automation systems


• Competent knowledge of oil and gas process facilities

Experience:

• 5+ years of Oil Field experience


• 2 + years of Oil Field Automation experience

Skills & Competencies:

• Expert level understanding of automation and electrical design principles.


• Understanding of PSSRs and MOCs.


• Extensive expertise in EOR safe work systems.


• Extensive expertise of Electrical / Automation construction codes and practices.


• Extensive knowledge of material specifications and application


• Understanding of regulatory guidelines


• Strong Leadership and Mentoring skills


• Ability to perform under pressure


• Ability to work with a team and communicate with other functions.


• Advanced computer skills (MS Office Suite, Oxy proprietary software, etc).


• Be knowledgeable with tagging conventions, programing simulation and testing


• Demonstrate ability to perform strong time management skills


• Strong written, oral and project management skills


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


• Knowledge of RTUs. Understanding of digital and analog I/O, programming, and troubleshooting.

Relocation: This position is not eligible for relocation.

Occidental does not offer sponsorship of employment-based nonimmigrant visa petitions for this role.

Occidental is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, political preference, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Job

- Automation & Electrical

Primary Location

- United States-Texas-Sundown

Organization

- DOMESTIC

Schedule

- Full-time

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