Automation Specialist IOC

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.

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 IOC within our US Onshore Resources & Carbon Management Business Unit based in Carlsbad, NM.

The Automation Specialist – IOC is responsible for supporting operations through remote troubleshooting, managing automation systems, and ensuring the reliability and safety of automation equipment across multiple IOCs. This role serves as a critical interface between field operations, automation engineering, and asset teams, driving performance, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

Remote Troubleshooting & Support

- Respond to and resolve automation-related issues remotely across multiple IOCs.

- Log all requests in the IOC Automation Repository and initiate work orders and notifications.

System Reliability & Maintenance

- Ensure automation equipment is maintained and functioning reliably.

- Accountable for all corrective and preventative maintenance activities.

Alarm Management

- Lead and participate in bad actor reviews.

- Support alarm rationalization efforts and mitigation strategies.

Compliance & Documentation

- Execute Management of Change (MOC) and Safety Bypass procedures as required.

- Document parameter changes and communicate updates to relevant teams.

Collaboration & Communication

- Foster cross-functional collaboration with IOC Operators, Field ATs, Engineering, and Surveillance teams.

- Coach and mentor Field Automation Technicians.

Performance & KPI Tracking

- Track and report KPIs such as drives saved and manhours saved through automation interventions.

Training & Development

- Participate in and support training programs such as AEDP (Automation Engineer Development Program).

- Maintain task qualifications for site acceptance testing per SOP guidelines.

Qualifications:

- Proven experience in automation support or engineering, preferably in an IOC environment.

- Strong understanding of PLC programming, SCADA systems, and remote troubleshooting tools.

- Familiarity with Oxy’s automation standards, MOC procedures, and alarm management practices.

- Excellent communication and documentation skills.

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