Operations Transformation System Specialist

Description

Occidental is an international energy company with assets primarily in the United States, Middle East and North Africa. We are one of the largest oil 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 Operations Transformation System Specialist within our Onshore Resources and Carbon Management (ORCM) group based in West, Texas

The Operations Transformation System Specialist  is responsible for assisting in the transforming and optimizing of  field operation control systems across the Enhanced Oil Recovery Business Unit (EOR BU).

Responsible for assisting a field operations Control systems to align to the field of the future goals set within the EOR BU across multiple disciplines, including Surface and Surveillance operations, and alongside Production Ops Leadership support to achieve the following:

•       Focused on integrating Field control systems into the control room for remote control

•       Will work with surface and surveillance teams to develop processes and tools to integrate systems for improved efficiencies across EOR.

•       Develop OSPI tools to improve surface surveillance operations across EOR.

•       Work with various 3^rd party companies to develop and assist in implementation of OSPI tools across EOR.

•       Support systems dedicated to Control Room, Scheduling/Maintenance Team, SWAT Team and their respective responsibilities.

•       Identifying and prioritizing remote start operations practices for facilities and creating timelines for deliverables across EOR on an asset level

•       Manage schedule of Remote start implementation across EOR.

•       Assist Asset Teams in achieving improved work life balance for staffing  due to remote operations

•       Responsible for adherence to Company Policies, Standards, Procedures, and Guidelines, as well as all applicable laws within the asset’s operations

•       Assist with all data collection points for CBM or Machine Learning projects

•       Work with automation and electrical teams to collect various PI tags

Qualifications

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  Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent  years of experience  

• Experience: Minimum of 10+ years of experience in the petroleum industry or 10+ years in production and automation operations, EOR operations preferred.

Professional and Technical Knowledge/Qualifications/Licences/Certifications:

•   Demonstrated safety leadership skills

•   Demonstrated understanding of engineering and operating principles required, recognized accomplishments in production, facilities, drilling, completions or reservoir engineering or production operations

•   Strong business acumen with understanding of economic analysis, risk assessment, and value capture

•   Demonstrated understanding of required business processes and regulatory requirements

•   Working knowledge of project management skills

•   Experience working in organizations with multi-discipline staffs

•   Understanding of multiple artificial lift types, applications, design criteria and options with gas lift, beam and ESP experience preferred

•   Knowledge of field production operations and facility maintenance

•   Understanding of surface and facility operations

•   General knowledge of drilling and completions operations

•   Demonstrated strong leadership skills managing multi-disciplined teams

•       Strong communication and networking skills with ability to influence without direct authority

•       Demonstrated quality decision making ability

•       Drive for results, sense of accountability for both personal and team performance

•   Demonstrated creativity in problem solving and ability to implement new ideas

•   Ability to adapt to change and ambiguity, effectively acts without having complete picture

•   Expert level understanding of automation and electrical design principles.

•   Understanding of PSSRs and MOCs

•   Knowledge of RTUs. Understanding of digital and analog I/O, programming, and troubleshooting

Occidental is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. 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.

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Job

 – Production/Operations Support

Primary Location

 – United States-Texas-Snyder

Organization

 – DOMESTIC

Schedule

 – Full-time