Automation Specialist Ii

Occidental 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.

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 within our Permian EOR group.

Responsible for installation, programming, calibration, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of automation facility equipment in order to improve oilfield system operation/uptime and reduce total operating costs.

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

       Represent the Automation team in facility maintenance-related correspondence externally

       Understand the facilities process, equipment and design that best support the Asset team.

       Maintain maintenance schedule, implementation, and compliance to design.

       Accountable for Maintenance cost tracking and reporting

       Provide accurate quotes for automation and maintenance projects.

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

       Assist in implementation of design for facilities within guide lines of automation standards and Oxy EPL.

       Communicate all Maintenance activities with Asset Teams.

       Mentor and Train Automation Well Specialist on facility 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.

       Preform Facility communication and PLC troubleshooting support.

       Provide analytical support on facility problems.

       Provide input on new technologies.

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

Education:

2 year technical degree or equivalent working experience

Professional/Technical Knowledge:

Expert knowledge of oil and gas automation systems

Competent knowledge of oil and gas process facilities

Professional / Technical Qualifications/Licences/Certifications: 

Experience:

5 years of Oil Field experience

2 years of Oil Field 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 functions.

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

*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 race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, political preference, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. 

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