Process Safety Risk Engineer

Description
Occidental is an international energy company with operations in the United States, Middle East, Latin America and Africa. We are the largest onshore oil producer in the U.S., including in the Permian Basin, and a leading offshore producer in the 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 dioxide 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. We are currently looking for experienced, motivated, and creative individuals to fill our Risk Engineer position within Production Operations team in Houston, TX.
Responsibilities:

• Serving as the business unit subject-matter-expert (SME) with regards to the requirements and programs to manage the business unit Process Safety Risks
• Lead process hazard assessments (PHA) such as Bowties, HAZOPs, What-Ifs and advise business unit functional departments in proposed actions and mitigation measures
• Assist business unit functional departments in process design reviews and identification of issues at conceptual stage and serve as the Process Safety and Risk Engineering representative on assigned projects
• Conduct dispersion modeling using commercial and in-house software and tools
• Facilitate facility siting and detailed quantitative risk assessment studies or oversee third party consultants
• Supporting the business unit functional departments on Process Safety, regulatory compliance, development and implementation of Oxy Oil & Gas Process Safety management program requirements
• Supporting the development and implementation of tools to analyze Process Safety related risks and exposures
• Conducting QC self-audits of business unit's Process Safety management program to provide an evaluation of business unit's efforts to comply with company policies, standards, and procedures
• Conducting Process Safety and Risk Engineering related training for business unit personnel
• Participating/supporting/leading business unit Process Safety related incident investigations
• Supporting the development and implementation of optimal risk mitigation strategies and methodologies
• Assist in reporting the business unit's risk inventory and risk profile to Oxy Oil & Gas Process Safety management

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferably Mechanical or Chemical)
• 3+ years relevant experience in Process Safety and Risk Engineering (preferably in oil and gas operations)
• Knowledge of Management of Change (MOC) and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR)
• Knowledge of and experience in OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) and EPA Risk
• Management Plan (RMP) program elements
• Knowledge of Fire Protection Systems (desired)
• Knowledge of Facility Siting and Layout Analysis (desired)
• Knowledge of dispersion modeling (PHAST preferred)
• Proficient in Process Hazard Analysis Facilitation (PHAPro preferred)

Relocation: This position may be 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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