Construction Specialist

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 Petroleum Corporation is an international oil and gas exploration and production company with a subsidiary (OxyChem) that is a major North American chemical manufacturer. As one of the largest oil and gas companies in the U.S., we continually strive to be one of the best in the 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 Construction Specialist in our Permian Resources group based in Midland, TX.

The successful candidate will support surface and plant infrastructure construction activities as a member of a team responsible for planning, scheduling and coordinating construction activities while maintaining the highest standards of HES performance.

- Responsibilities includes selecting, directing and managing contractors

- Inspecting for quality and contractual compliance

- Estimating, tracking and managing cost and progress

- Overseeing documentation and close-out activities

- Post-appraising projects.

Qualifications:

- At least 5 years of experience in construction, modification, and repair of plant or oil field facilities and pipelines

- Demonstrated construction management skills including material & labor planning, cost & schedule estimating, contracting, cost & progress tracking and management, documentation, post appraisal and process improvement

- Demonstrated high level of effectiveness working in a collaborative teamwork environment

- Demonstrated effective communication in written and verbal forms; adept at selection and use of appropriate communication techniques (e-mail, fax, phone, cell phone, Internet, etc.)

- Working knowledge of oil & gas production operations, associated pipeline systems and surface equipment, and demonstrated ability to integrate construction activities with ongoing operating activities

- Working knowledge of applicable API, ASME, and OSHA codes and standards

- Ability to effectively contribute in constructability reviews & assist in the engineering effort

- Ability to lead others to accomplish construction tasks

- Ability to select and manage pipeline and facility installation contractors and inspectors

- Ability to travel as required (a valid driver’s license and excellent driving record are required)

- Available for call-outs

- High proficiency in use of computer database and spreadsheet functions (Maximo, Access, Excel) and Microsoft Office Suite

- High proficiency in use of construction drawings, survey drawings, and installation specifications

- Thorough working knowledge of pipeline and facility installation practices

- Thorough application knowledge of NDT testing techniques

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