Production Engineer

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 Production Engineer for our Onshore Resources & Carbon Management, Production Operations organization.

This position will be located in Houston, TX. The Production Engineer works with the Well Service Team to help optimize the engineering and operations side of well service operations across Oxy Permian. The successful candidate will work with Workover and Completion Specialists (WOCS) to be the liaison between the WOCS & the Asset Engineers (AE) and solve problems on the more difficult wells as they are encountered.

Responsibilities:

·         Handling day to day problem wells

·         Casing liner designs

·         Remedial cement design

·         Working with internal & external regulatory groups

·         Solving big picture efficiency problems

·         Optimizing well work processes

·         Providing helpful input to AE’s procedures/recommendations/AFE’s

·         Available to consult with WOCs on a 24 hour basis for response to operational issues.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

·         BS degree in Engineering

·         3-5 years production/completions engineering experience

·         Strong commitment and record of leadership in safety

·         Strong analysis and problem solving skills

·         Effective interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment

·         Strong influencing skills – demonstrated ability to present recommendations and obtain buy-in from multiple functions/individuals

·         Demonstrated ability to make technically and economically sound recommendations with incomplete information and short deadlines

·         Proficiency in performing economic evaluations of projects including risk analysis

·         Project Management skills and experience

·         Competent computer skills including the use of MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook.  Proficient skills in technical and economic software packages

·         Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects at one time

·         Effective and clear communication skills, written and verbal

Additional Desired Qualifications:

·         Demonstrated ability to use petroleum engineering theory to solve problems

·         Past experience with different types of artificial lift

·         Working knowledge of oilfield chemistry as it relates to corrosion, scale and paraffin deposition

·         Past exposure to water & CO2 flooding is a plus

·         Past experience in Permian Basin operations is a plus

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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• 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

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Job

 – Production Operations

Primary Location

 – United States-Texas-Houston

Organization

 – DOMESTIC

Schedule

 – Full-time