Occidental

Automation Specialist II

LocationDenver City, TX
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job

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.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to fill the position of Automation Specialist for our Permian EOR Gas Plant Team.

This position will be located in Denver City, TX. The Automation Specialist will be responsible for installation, programming, calibration, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of automation equipment in order to improve gas plant operation/uptime and reduce total operating costs.


Roles & Responsibilities

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

Represent the Automation team in plant maintenance-related correspondence.

Understand the plant process, equipment and design that best support the Plant team.

Perform both corrective and predictive maintenance on all automation equipment.

Accountable for Maintenance cost tracking and reporting

Provide accurate quotes for automation and maintenance projects.

Ensure all PM documentation is accurate and complete for all automation equipment and stored in a central location.

Perform operational and maintenance support of analyzers in the plant (GC’s, CEMS, Dewpoint, O2)

Communicate all Maintenance activities with Plant Planner and Scheduler Team.

Mentor and Train junior Automation Technicians on 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.

Provide Plant DCS and PLC troubleshooting support.

Provide analytical support on plant problems.

Provide input on new technologies.

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


Qualifications

2-year technical degree or equivalent working experience

Expert knowledge of oil and gas automation systems

Competent knowledge of oil and gas process facilities

5+ years of Oil and Gas experience

2 + years of Oil and Gas 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 crafts.

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 DCS and PLC. Understanding of digital and analog I/O, programming, and troubleshooting.

Relocation: This position is not eligible for relocation.

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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.

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