Chemical Operator (Direct Air Capture – Stratos)

Description

OxyChem is hiring at the landmark STRATOS Direct Air Capture facility in the Permian Basin, seeking those who can apply their technical, managerial, process and safety experience to an important new frontier industry. This is your chance to not only play a vital role at a 100+ year-old company, but to also be a part of history. 

Direct Air Capture uses proven industrial processes to remove carbon dioxide (CO₂) directly from ambient air. This CO₂ can then be stored safely and securely underground or used to make things we all need in everyday life. These facilities are important because they help enable companies in hard-to-abate industries to reach their global climate targets. 

STRATOS is on track to become the world’s largest Direct Air Capture facility. Currently under construction, it is designed to capture up to 500,00 tons of atmospheric CO₂ annually and is expected to be commercially operational in mid-2025. Oxy subsidiary 1PointFive will own the facility, with OxyChem responsible for its operation and maintenance. 

In addition to the chance to work with this momentous new complex technology, Oxy offers a competitive total rewards package that includes: 

• Medical/dental/vision with HSA & FSA options

• Life and AD&D insurance

• Short and Long-Term Disability

• Generous PTO Program

• Company paid holidays

• Wellness Program

• Educational assistance program

• Begin investing to your 401(K) and Retirement on your first day with combined 14% company matching

• Diverse and inclusive environment with growth and learning opportunities 

• Flexible schedules

• Pregnancy Leave, Bonding Leave and Family Care Leave

As the Chemical Operator at our Direct Air Capture facility in Ector County, TX you will:

• Maintain protection of the environment and the health and safety of our employees, customers, and the communities in which we operate and/or transport our products as our highest priority

• Conduct routine operating inspections of the unit, troubleshoot operational problems and respond to area emergencies or to changing operational situations

• Operate equipment in the field and monitor process operating conditions through the use of instrumentation to regulate temperatures, pressures, concentration and flow of chemicals through the process system for prescribed reaction with critical limits according to standard operating procedures and in support of the safe operation and environmental integrity of the plant 

• Maintain log of readings, lab results, shift production requirements and equipment issues to record daily activity and provide for adequate shift relief

• Initiate work requests, perform minor maintenance within capabilities and prepare equipment for maintenance

• Prepare equipment for maintenance work such as locking out equipment, preparing permits and verifying equipment 

• Make minor repairs to equipment and initiate maintenance action when needed utilizing the SAP work notification process 

• Notify supervision, maintenance, engineering and other auxiliary personnel regarding equipment malfunctions and troubleshoot process issues as needed

Qualifications

Qualifications

• High School diploma or completed GED 

• Process Technology Degree OR minimum of 2 years relevant work experience (e.g. production, loading, or unit maintenance) in a chemical plant or manufacturing environment

• Proficiency in math, reading comprehension, and mechanical reasoning with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work a rotating shift; weekends; holidays; overtime; and respond to callouts 

• Ability and willingness to serve as member of Emergency Response Team

• Ability to read, write and speak in English

• Proficient in Microsoft applications 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team

• Must possess valid driver’s license

• Must be able to lift 40 lbs, climb ladders and stairs

• Walking, bending, stooping is required

• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment including the use of a respirator and be able to respond to visual and audible alarms

Additional Desired Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of SAP 

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.

Recruitment Fraud

It has come to our attention various individuals and/or organizations are contacting people falsely pretending to recruit on behalf of Oxy. Please be aware that these recruiting scams and communications do not originate nor are they associated with our recruitment process.

Oxy does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruiting process. We will never: 

• Ask you to pay for applications, interviews, meetings, processing, training or for any other fees.

• Use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an advance fee of any kind or

• Request personal information such as passport and bank account details at an early stage of our recruitment process.

We recommend against responding to unsolicited business propositions or offers from people you don’t know. Do not disclose your personal or financial details. If you believe you have been the victim of a recruiting scam, please contact your local police department.

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Job

 – Other Plant Operations

Primary Location

 – United States-Texas-Notrees

Organization

 – OXY CHEM

Schedule

 – Full-time