Electrical Specialist

Description

Oxy 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.

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.

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 Electrical Specialist within our ORCM Prod Ops Electrical group based in Kermit, TX.

The successful candidate for this position will be responsible for the Commissioning, Quality Assurance, specification, installation, programming, calibration, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical equipment to improve field system operation/uptime and reduce total operating costs.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED
• Excellent diagnostic and repair skills for complex problems in Electrical distribution systems
• Capable of installing, troubleshooting, and repairing switchboard control panels and components, motor circuits, building and lighting circuits, and control circuits
• Capable of understanding mechanical relay logic and ladder logic
• Capable of programming simple ladder logic and VFD’s
• Proficient at reading electrical installation drawings.  Circuit schedules, plans, area class, motor schematics and wiring diagrams
• Proficient at using all test equipment associated with troubleshooting electrical equipment
• Knowledgeable of NEC and OSHA standards.
• Able to safely supervise electrical contract work
• Able to effectively interface with electrical engineers and energy providers
• Able to perform preventive maintenance on low voltage electrical equipment such as switchgear, breakers, etc.
• Good computer skills
• Team oriented, flexible, and able to work with minimal supervision.

Additional Desired Qualifications

• Minimum Journeyman electrician license
• 3-5 years oilfield experience preferred, with a responsible attitude for personal safety and the safety of co-workers, contractors & the public
• Electrically qualified per OSHA 1910.269 up to 600V

Relocation: This position is not eligible for relocation.

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.  All Oxy job postings and offers will require a completed application through our company website.

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.

Occidental does not offer sponsorship of employment-based nonimmigrant visa petitions for this role.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

Job

 – Automation & Electrical

Primary Location

 – United States-Texas-Kermit

Organization

 – DOMESTIC

Schedule

 – Full-time