Oxy is an international energy company with assets primarily in the United States, the Middle East and North Africa. We are one of the largest oil and gas producers in the U.S., including a leading producer in the Permian and DJ basins, and offshore 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 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.

Occidental is an international energy company with assets primarily in the United States, Middle East and North Africa. We are one of the largest oil producers in the U.S., including a leading producer in the Permian and DJ basins, and offshore 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 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 Operations Advisor in our US Onshore Resources & Carbon Management (ORCM), EOR Business Unit based in Denver City, Texas.

Essential Job Duties:

Maintain protection of the environment and the health and safety of our employees, customers, and the communities in which we operate, as our highest priority

Assure compliance to Policy and Procedure expectations/standards (MOC’s, PSSR’s, Procedures, Audits, etc.)

Ensure others including yourself, are respected, supported and encouraged to grow and succeed in their job

Develop a list of EOR surplus equipment to share with surface leads to reduce DT and inventory levels

Create a method to increase inventory visibility for critical equipment

Support R&M Team to drive uptime improvements for critical equipment within EOR.  This consist of LP Compressors, VRU’s and various pumps. 

Support operations maintenance staff to implement best maintenance practices and provide technical expertise to reduce costs, and improve process uptime and mechanical reliability

Support surface surveillance to maximize uptime and throughput

Support OPEX reduction and various optimization initiatives

Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance for equipment to maximize uptime and throughput

Lead/Support RCFA’s for critical equipment failures

Work with Prod Ops and Operations to ensure RCFA coordination between groups

Grow in knowledge to become a subject matter expert for compression, injection pumps, system operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and site optimization

Support continuous improvement & maintenance program optimization

Provide feedback operations to provide to Facilities Engineering Team to improve design reliability and operation

Coordinate and communicate with Surface Leads around PM, Inventory, and various operational improvements

Coordinate and communicate with Prod ops to ensure alignment of various reliability programs

Coordinate with operations to ensure alignment with various Prod ops initiatives

Work with SAP and Transformation team to create visibility of inventory

Work with Transformation team to communicate Maintenance Capital needs to improve operations

Provide input on the operation, control and preventative maintenance of surface equipment 

Participate on committees to develop standards for surface equipment 

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or G.E.D. required

5-10 years of industrial experience in operating, troubleshooting and/or maintaining of surface processes and equipment including but not limited to LP compressors, VRU’s and Injection pumps.

Knowledgeable in Oil and Gas Industry and best practices

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

Demonstrated strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills

Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and effectively within a team and with other teams or departments

Must have valid driver's license with a good driving record

Good knowledge of SAP and Microsoft office software (preferred)

*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 age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

Recruitment Fraud

It has come to our attention various individuals and/or organizations are contacting people falsely pretending to recruit on behalf of Oxy. Please be aware that these recruiting scams and communications do not originate nor are they associated with our recruitment process.  All Oxy job postings and offers will require a completed application through our company website.

Oxy does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruiting process. We will never: 

Ask you to pay for applications, interviews, meetings, processing, training or for any other fees

Use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an advance fee of any kind or

Request personal information such as passport and bank account details at an early stage of our recruitment process.

We recommend against responding to unsolicited business propositions or offers from people you don't know. Do not disclose your personal or financial details. If you believe you have been the victim of a recruiting scam, please contact your local police department.

Recruitment Fraud
 
It has come to our attention various individuals and/or organizations are contacting people falsely pretending to recruit on behalf of Oxy. Please be aware that these recruiting scams and communications do not originate nor are they associated with our recruitment process. All Oxy job postings and offers will require a completed application through our company website.
 
Oxy does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruiting process. We will never:
 
•  Ask you to pay for applications, interviews, meetings, processing, training or for any other fees
 
•  Use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an advance fee of any kind or
 
•  Request personal information such as passport and bank account details at an early stage of our recruitment process.
 
We recommend against responding to unsolicited business propositions or offers from people you don't know. Do not disclose your personal or financial details. If you believe you have been the victim of a recruiting scam, please contact your local police department.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.