Chemical Engineer - DAC

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.

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.

Direct Air Capture (DAC) uses proven industrial processes to remove carbon dioxide (CO2) directly from ambient air. This CO2 can then be stored safely and securely underground or used to make things we all need in everyday life. These facilities are important because they help enable companies in hard-to-abate industries to reach their global climate targets.

STRATOS is on track to become the world’s largest Direct Air Capture facility. Currently under construction, it is designed to capture up to 500,00 tons of atmospheric CO2 annually and is expected to be commercially operational in mid-2025.

Oxy is looking for entry-level individuals pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering to fill the position of

Process Engineer

supporting our Stratos - Direct Air Capture facility in Ector County, TX.

Description

- Supports the core values of the organization by maintaining a focus on safety, environmental compliance, quality, cost consciousness, reliability, and operations

- Supports and participates in programs, methods, systems, and practices for maintaining a safe and environmentally sound work environment

- Supports the safety process systems through participation in planned inspections, job observations, near miss reporting, incident investigation, area audits, and other programs as required

- Integrates quality concepts throughout the process with focus on process reliability and customer satisfaction

- Tracks production and efficiency problems, with a focus on continuous improvement

- Works closely with the technical and operations personnel to find ways to improve existing plant processes

- Assists in coordinating engineering studies and projects, while also following through to completion on engineering assignments

- Provides technical support to production and maintenance organizations throughout the plant to evaluate and resolve technical problems

- Develops, manages, and participates in programs, methods, systems, and practices for maintaining a safe work environment

- Contacts other technical and engineering groups for assistance beyond expertise and capability

- Keeps current on new technology and equipment and evaluates same for use in plant

- Attends technical meetings to maintain and improve skills as related to functional discipline and areas of maintenance management

- Assumes accountability for meeting plant safety goals and various other requirements including training, work permits, critical items inspections, job observations, housekeeping, reporting hazards and issues, and working safely in job assignments

- Actively participates in safety meetings, along with various other HESS programs, while promoting safety through offering recommendations to other personnel on working safely

Qualifications

- Must apply to Oxy’s job application at Students & Graduates (oxy.com) in order to be considered.

- Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

- Must maintain minimum cumulative 2.85 GPA on a 4.0 scale

- Minimum 2 extracurricular and/or work activities

- Must have a graduation date of December 2025 – Aug 2026

- Must be willing to relocate

- High proficiency in Microsoft applications (such as Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint and Outlook)

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Ability to read, write and speak in English

- Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team and to develop team members

- Ability to make technically and economically sound recommendations with incomplete information and in the time required

- Self-starter with a strong desire to deliver superior results

- Strong analytical/problem solving/trouble shooting skills

- A proven team player capable of working in a multi-discipline team environment with a desire to share knowledge

- Ability to work weekends, holidays and respond to callouts on a non-routine basis

- Must be able to lift 40 lbs, climb ladders and stairs

- Walking, bending, stooping is required

- Must be able to wear personal protective equipment including the use of a respirator and be able to respond to visual and audible alarms

Location

- Ector County, TX

Benefits

- Competitive salary

- Medical/dental/vision with HSA & FSA options

- Life and AD&D insurance

- Short and Long-Term Disability

- Generous PTO Program

- Company paid holidays

- Wellness Program

- Educational assistance program

- Begin investing to your 401(K) and Retirement on your first day with combined 14% company matching

- Diverse and inclusive environment with growth and learning opportunities

- Pregnancy Leave, Bonding Leave and Family Care Leave

- Relocation Assistance

- 9/80 Work Schedule. Enjoy a 3-day weekend every other week!

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