Full-Time
Automation Systems Integrator
Occidental Petroleum
10,001+ employees
Oil, gas production; carbon management focus
No salary listed
Seminole, TX, USA
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- Assist with configuration, installation, and maintenance of electronic microprocessor-based instrument control systems, including programmable logic controller and distributed control system control systems.
- Monitor the facility’s distributed control system operations and performance, provide technical support and troubleshooting, and facilitate the development of improvement programs.
- Oversee construction, verify proper installation, perform loop checks, and oversee final commissioning of distributed control system and programmable logic controller equipment.
- Define spare parts and preventive maintenance requirements for distributed control systems, programmable logic controllers, and related components.
- Communicate and maintain documentation related to distributed control system and programmable logic controller system status and changes, and coordinate or conduct personnel training on related items as necessary.
- Review facility instrument maintenance activities to ensure that manufacturing, construction, installation, and operational testing conform to specifications, codes, and standards.
- Conduct failure mode analyses to identify units posing excessive failure risks and support proposed design changes.
- Arrange contract services support for distributed control system and programmable logic controller program-related activities as required.
- Develop, update, and track action plans pertaining to distributed control system and programmable logic controller tasks.
- Communicate progress to the Automation Plant Specialist and Automation Lead.
Occidental Petroleum (Oxy) is a global energy company that produces oil and natural gas and also works in carbon management and renewable energy. It operates by extracting and selling energy products to a worldwide customer base, while continuously investing in technology to lower costs and reduce environmental impact. Its operations span the United States, Middle East, Africa, and Latin America, and the company runs renewable projects such as a solar facility in the Permian Basin to support its energy mix. Compared with rivals, Oxy differentiates itself through its focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) metrics, low-cost operations, and the use of renewable energy and carbon-management initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce emissions. The company’s stated goal is to achieve net zero emissions from its operations by 2040 and net zero emissions from the use of its products (end-use) by 2050.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Houston, Texas
Founded
1920
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q2 2026 free cash flow reached $3.0 billion, Occidental's best since Q3 2022.
- Principal debt fell to $11.8 billion, putting management near its $10 billion target.
- DOE restored funding for Occidental-linked DAC hubs in April 2026, validating the carbon strategy.
What critics are saying
- Stratos startup issues in 2026 can delay 1PointFive's first meaningful carbon revenue.
- Berkshire's preferred stock redemption starts August 2029, locking in a giant cash drain.
- Occidental still depends on Brent prices; another collapse would crush debt repayment and dividends.
What makes Occidental Petroleum unique
- Permian scale and low lease operating costs drove $7.80 per BOE in Q2 2026.
- 1PointFive's Stratos targets 500,000 tons yearly capture, pairing oil with carbon removal.
- Midstream and marketing hit a record $960 million adjusted earnings in Q2 2026.
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↑ 6%Occidental Petroleum exceeded Wall Street expectations in its second quarter, driven by operational efficiency and cost control across US and international assets. Revenue reached $8.33 billion, beating analyst estimates of $7.22 billion by 15.3%, whilst adjusted earnings per share of $2.40 surpassed expectations of $1.86 by 29%. Chief executive Richard Jackson highlighted the company's success in reducing debt and improving production efficiency, particularly in the Permian Basin. Chief financial officer Sunil Mathew noted that operational execution generated the highest quarterly free cash flow since 2022. During the earnings call, analysts questioned the company's cash flow improvement timeline, capital allocation priorities, and sustainability of cost savings. Management confirmed debt reduction remains the top priority, with dividend growth measured and share buybacks opportunistic until the preferred redemption in 2029.
Occidental Petroleum's shares rose 4.9% on Thursday after the oil and gas producer generated $3 billion in free cash flow, its strongest quarterly performance since Q3 2022. The company used the cash to cut debt by $1.9 billion to $11.8 billion, moving within $1.8 billion of its $10 billion debt target. Operating cash flow reached $5.1 billion whilst capital spending remained at $1.6 billion. Occidental also raised its quarterly dividend 8% to $0.28 per share. Production averaged 1.433 million barrels of oil equivalent per day, exceeding guidance. Adjusted earnings hit $2.40 per diluted share on net income of $2.8 billion. Realised crude prices jumped 38% sequentially to $96.78 per barrel, boosting profitability. The stock now trades at $56.29, roughly 22.4% above its estimated fair value of $45.99.
Occidental Petroleum reported net income of $2.8 billion for the second quarter of 2026, up from $288 million a year earlier. Adjusted income rose to $2.4 billion, or $2.40 per diluted share, from $296 million, or $0.26 per share, in the same period of 2025. The improvement was driven by higher crude prices and a turnaround in midstream operations. Occidental's average worldwide realized crude price increased 38% sequentially to $96.78 per barrel. The midstream segment generated $1.3 billion in pre-tax income, reversing a $87 million loss in the previous quarter. Global production averaged 1.433 million barrels of oil equivalent per day, above guidance. Occidental reduced principal debt by $1.9 billion to $11.8 billion and raised its quarterly dividend 8% to $0.28 per share.
US President Donald Trump announced negotiations with Iran would begin Monday, focusing on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and the country's nuclear programme. The news sent crude oil prices tumbling, with Brent futures down 4.6% to $83.88 per barrel and WTI futures falling 4.5% to $77.80. The United States Oil Fund dropped more than 6% in premarket trading. Energy stocks also declined, with Chevron falling 1.2% and Exxon Mobil slipping 1.6%. Occidental Petroleum lost 1.5%, whilst Devon Energy and APA Corp dropped 2.6% and 2.8% respectively. Separately, Barclays raised its price target on Chevron to $216 from $213, citing record Permian production and stronger refining margins following the company's second-quarter results.
US stock futures rebounded Monday morning, with the Nasdaq leading gains at 0.7%, whilst the S&P 500 and Dow rose 0.35% and 0.3% respectively. Investors sought to recover from Friday's losses, when the Nasdaq fell 1.4%, marking its biggest weekly decline in four weeks. Lockheed Martin shares climbed in premarket trading after unveiling two new defence systems to counter drones and missiles. The company said the systems would provide more affordable and rapidly deployable solutions. Oil stocks Occidental, Exxon, and Chevron gained as crude prices remained elevated amid US-Iran tensions. Brent crude traded at $82.5 per barrel. GameStop converted its eBay investment into direct ownership, acquiring a 9.8% stake valued at nearly $4.9 billion through 43.39 million shares.