Facility Engineering Advisor, Air Quality

Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: OXY) is an international oil and gas exploration and production company, and its OxyChem subsidiary is a major North American chemical manufacturer. We are one of the largest U.S. oil and gas companies, based on equity market capitalization, with more than 40,000 employees and contractors worldwide.

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 Air Quality Advisor/Engineer within our US Onshore Air Quality department based in Houston, Texas.

Essential Job Duties:

• Identify, develop, deploy and monitor emerging emissions technologies in support of Oxy's net Zero goals.
• Support the proper and timely preparation of emissions data to support all sustainability reporting, including preparation of accurate and efficient quarterly emissions data reports
• Manage and interpret data from various internal and external sources, such as sample analysis, emissions data, environmental monitoring data (e.g., satellite, aerial, mobile, handheld, etc.) and more.
• Support the development of Methane accounting platforms in conjunction with Oxy's Production Operations teams.
• Review forthcoming rules and regulations from the Federal and State level and provide comments on the impacts to existing operations.
• Evaluate current process and refine, as needed, work process performance standards for accuracy, consistency, timeliness and efficiency
• Work with verification/assurance providers on annual emissions verification for reporting, supporting external audit, verification and compliance requirements for all legal emissions accounting and reporting
• Work with ESG and Air Quality team members to conduct quarterly process evaluations that promote attainment of performance standards
• Drive simplification and digitization of reporting, where applicable; reducing cycle times, reworks and manual activities, while instigating controls; and supporting business initiatives and cross-functional projects
• Maintain a working knowledge of existing and proposed regulations through active participation in regulatory and industry workgroups, training, and conference attendance.
• Collaborate with members of Oxy's Re-envisioned Online Compliance System (ROCs) team to provide input and updates to calculation methodologies as requirements evolve and change.
• Participate in EMIS system user acceptance testing as needed.

Required Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Chemical or Petroleum Engineering, Science, or a technical related degree;
• 5 years or more experience in Facilities Engineering / Air Quality with a focus on complying with federal and state rules related to emissions.
• Field and/or Plant O&G experience
• Demonstrated working knowledge of state and federal regulations that impact the oil and gas industry.
• Strong desktop computer skills using Microsoft Office and Microsoft Power Platforms. SQL knowledge is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience with data management and report preparation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong diagnostic skills and logical thought processes with the ability to identify and resolve data acquisition issues
• Experience with the various GHG reporting protocols
• Excellent written communication and oral communication skills
• Must also be able to work autonomously to successfully perform the required and expected duties with minimal direct supervision.
• Ability to interface effectively with different departments within the company as well as external organizations (regulatory agencies, contractors, consultants).
• Ability to work well across a lean, agile, matrixed team.
• Must be able to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict and sometimes simultaneous deadlines.
• Experience implementing and/or using Environmental Management Information Systems.
• Ability to create and execute data capturing processes
• Ability to read, comprehend, interpret, communicate, and consistently apply environmental rules and regulations
• Strong math, science and computer skills
• Ability to use air quality software for modeling such as Promax, E&P Tanks, GryCalc, and AP-42 methodology to prepare air permit applications
• Strong skills in process simulation and data management.
• Professional Engineering License in Texas and/or New Mexico or ability to obtain license is preferred
• Experience with environmental management information systems (EMIS) and support software (ex. Intelex, ACTs, Enviance/Cority, Essential Suites, etc.) preferred.

Relocation:  Will not be offered at this time

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.