Research 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. We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to fill the position of Research Engineer within our Low Carbon Ventures group.   

Key Responsibilities:   

·        Maintain protection of the environment, equipment 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

·       Use appropriate design calculations to develop or select new equipment or instrumentation, and if applicable, identify third party consultants for technical review or independent design consultation

·       Design and construct test equipment at the laboratory, bench, or pilot scales

·        Apply process engineering principles to develop, troubleshoot, and execute projects.

·        Perform experiments at the laboratory, bench, or pilot scales

·        Perform standard and unique analytical methods

·        Process and analyze experimental data using appropriate statistical methods

·        Define the key questions that need to be answered to gain a strong fundamental understanding of new concepts, and plan, design, and execute the experiments required to answer them

·        Interpret the results and communicate the learnings in both written and verbal formats to a diverse audience to support rigorous, data-driven decision making

·        Use the learnings to define the logical next steps for the project

·        Design and execute experiments to validate kinetic models and optimize process parameters

·        Apply expertise in various reactor types, including CSTRs, batch, fixed-bed, plug-flow, and fluidized-bed reactors to address challenges related to process scalability, safety, and efficiency

·        Optimize reactor design and operation parameters for efficient and safe production.

·        Ensure compliance with safety protocols and industry regulations during scale-up activities.

·        Conduct risk assessments and implement safety measures.

·        Collaborate with engineers, chemists, and production teams to troubleshoot process issues and to ensure seamless process transitions.

·        Provide technical support during pilot and commercial production phases.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Required:

·        PhD in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or related disciplines preferred.

·        Ability to work in the United States a must.

·        Minimum of 2 years of experience in an academic or industrial laboratory environment with a focus on experiment setup, test execution, and data analysis

·        Experience in industrial process chemistry is a plus

·        Experience in reaction kinetics experimentation and modelling is a plus

·        Strong analytical/problem solving skills and a demonstrated mechanical aptitude

·        Understand core scientific principles including general process chemistry fundamentals, mass transfer, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics

·        Knowledge of analytical methods specifically related to wet chemistry, spectroscopic, crystallographic and gravimetric techniques

·        Inorganic and organic synthetic techniques

·        Statistical methods and regression analysis

·        Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

·        Ability to read, write and speak in English

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

·        Physical requirements – 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.

·        Must be able to respond to visual and audible alarms

Desired: 

·        Experience with Aspen Plus or HYSYS

·        Knowledge of industry codes, regulations, and best practices

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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.

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

 – Production Operations

Primary Location

 – United States-Texas-Houston

Organization

 – CORP FUNC

Schedule

 – Full-time