Location: Andrews,TX, USA
Occidental (NYSE: OXY) 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.
We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to fill the position of Equipment Technician within our Onshore Resources & Carbon Management EOR asset based in Andrews, Texas.
Job Responsibilities:
* Comply with LDAR and OOOOa Responses (leak detection and repair) methods, procedures, and regulations.
* Maintain, support, troubleshoot, and repair equipment, calibration, and maintenance on valves (BPV, Recycle, ESDs, dumps, etc.), actuators, hatches, VRU's, and vents
* Performs inspections of tank batteries, VRU's, and other facility areas to assure compliance with regulatory requirements
* Performs emergency response activities including, but not limited to oxygen issues, venting, high pressure facility issues
* Assist in the development and management of compliance procedures at facility level
* Works closely with Operations, Automation, and Gas gathering/Plant departments
* Repairs for emission findings
o O2 issues
o Vents
o Hatches
o Enardos
* Manage PSV PMs and repairs
* Manage critical spare inventory for emissions
* Valve repair, installation, replacement (BPV, PCV, etc.)
* Provide input with maint capital team on projects
* Implement changes for SWAT Team
* LO equipment for repairs
* Fill out permit to work
* Update control room on changes to field equipment so that screens can be updated and kept current
* Conduct/participate in the PSSR, HAZOP, and MOC processes
Mentor Job Task:
* Identifies future competencies and expertise required by the organization for the Emissions Tech role. Develops and pursues learning plans accordingly.
* Coaches other Emissions and operations Techs on establishing priorities and timelines.
* Helps and trains other crafts and peers with problem solving situations.
* Coach other crafts and peers to spontaneously recognize and appropriately act on upcoming opportunities.
* Highly motivated to assess and initiate things independently.
Analytical Job Task:
* Collects and analyzes information from a variety of appropriate sources. (Special services report, Operations, etc.)
* Reviews information to ascertain problems or likely situations.
* Troubleshoots, analyze, and solves a variety of complex issues.
* Correlates various pieces of information into clear and concise reports.
* Demonstrates a thorough understanding of processes and problems and finds alternatives and solutions.
* Assists in selecting and implementing a solution and following up to ensure success.
* Proactively sets priorities with an appropriate sense of what is most important and plans with an appropriate and realistic sense of the time demand involved
Education: High School Graduate or G.E.D.
Experience: 3-5 years oilfield experience preferred, with a responsible attitude for personal safety and the safety of co-workers, contractors & the public
Professional and Technical Knowledge/Qualifications/Licenses/Certifications:
* Demonstrated strong commitment to safety (personal safety, co-workers, contractors and the public
* Experience working with high-speed engines, Caterpillar a plus
* Must have valid driver's license and an excellent driving record
* Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
* Thorough knowledge of surface equipment types and applications
* Ability to troubleshoot mechanical problems and perform root cause failure analysis
* Ability to repair minor mechanical problems
* Ability to perform preventative maintenance and to participate in root cause failure analysis
* Capable of basic troubleshooting of automation and electrical equipment
* Also capable of repairing some equipment, such as actuators & level alarms and of changing out fuses, relays, etc
* Competent in computer programs applicable to his/her daily work processes (Microsoft programs, LOWIS)
Additional Qualifications:
* Working knowledge of CO2 operations
Relocation: This position is not eligible for relocation.
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