Operations Specialist

Operations Specialist

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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 an Operations Specialist position within Oxy’s Production Operations Team in Midland, TX.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver shop tested PRD’s as necessary to field locations and/or projects to minimize downtime with contract PRD crews.

• Coordinate and support safe execution of PRD pop testing or tear down inspections at Oxy owned facilities and equipment.

• Support contractor PRD crews to efficiently execute inspection and testing, by providing replacement relief valves, parts, and keeping repair crews on task with minimal non-productive time.

• Serve as the focal point for communication/coordination with Oxy Operations

• Observe pressure relief device energy isolation (Lock/out Tag/out) or execute LOTO as needed

• Report disabled or damaged PRDs when discovered and assist creation of follow-on work orders.

• Report unidentified PRDs for technical assessment and provide information to SAP team when updates to SAP asset register are required for new or replacement relief valves.

• Maintain Company vehicle – inspect and maintain maintenance schedule

• Show ownership for equipment and PRD program.

• Input data into SAP as required.

• Input data into PRD reports and review PRD reports as required

• Prepare for and Participate in Safety and Business meetings.

• Review PRD failures for patterns and help develop solutions

• Understand MOC process and know when a new PRDs qualifies as a change or replacement in kind (RIK).

Qualifications:

• 5 years’ experience in oil/gas industry

• High school diploma or GED

• Knowledge of pressure relief device types and operating principles preferred but not required

• Strong initiative and self-starter

• Multi-task orientation with skills related to work prioritization

• Knowledge of LOTO and safe work permitting practices

• Working knowledge of oil and gas production surface operations preferred but will train acceptable candidate.

o Familiarity with Permian field production areas is preferred

• Understanding of importance of environmental and safe work practices

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as by self without direct supervision

• Proficiency in the use of personal computer utilizing a windows environment

• General mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills

• Understanding of Business fundamentals

• Ability to implement cost effective solutions

• Ensures all safety precautions are taken while operating equipment. Must have valid driver's license with a good driving record

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