Full-Time

Eng Advisor Facilities

Posted on 1/13/2025

Occidental Petroleum

Occidental Petroleum

10,001+ employees

Oil and gas extraction and production

Energy

Senior, Expert

No H1B Sponsorship

Houston, TX, USA

This position is eligible for a Balanced Work Program (work from home on Mondays & Fridays) and may be eligible for relocation.

Category
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
  • A minimum of 7+ years of surface facility engineering experience.
  • Involvement with professional Organizations (AIChe, GPSA etc)
  • Familiar and Knowledgeable in Industry standards (ASME, API, PIP)
  • Working knowledge of industry software (e.g., PowerBI, PIPESIM, HYSIS, etc.)
  • Experience with managing engineering contractors
  • Familiar with Upstream oil and gas facilities operation and maintenance
  • Familiar with Midstream gas plant operation and maintenance
  • Customer focus
  • High level communication skills
  • Extensive knowledge of MOCs, HAZOPs and PSSRs
  • Expertise in project management principles including estimating, scheduling, and implementation
  • Knowledge of chemicals, pipelines, rotating equipment, surface equipment, automation and electrical design principles
  • Knowledge of SFRM principles
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work in a cross-functional team environment to resolve complex problems.
  • Proactive engagement with internal stakeholders and external parties (contractors, vendors, and partners).
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and handle ambiguity.
  • Ability to apply engineering skills to problem-solving and performance analysis.
Responsibilities
  • Accountable for project execution from inception to completion, including pipelines, compressor stations, pumping stations, and oil/water/gas separation, conditioning, and processing facilities.
  • Manage and coordinate project approval, engineering design, procurement, construction, and be on site for commissioning/startup.
  • Solicit project requirements from stakeholders and develop project basis of design to meet requirements.
  • Develop the facilities materials and design that best support the Asset team including timely reviews with stakeholders.
  • Develop or support standard designs for common infrastructure to benefit the organization.
  • Recommend system upgrades/retrofits/adjustments to reduce operating costs and improve efficiency.
  • Drive initiatives for OPEX reduction and facilities optimization.
  • Conduct root cause failure analyses and implement preventive measures.
  • Communicate with external and internal stakeholders as needed.
  • Request assistance from, and provide information to support groups (Electrical/Automation/IT) to implement entire project design.
  • Support development of facilities standards that would benefit the entire organization.
  • Support and maintain Facilities performance reporting and facilities Project KPIs.
  • Project tracking and reporting as needed by Asset team.
  • Perform project cost management.
  • Project VOW reporting.
  • Ensure all basis of design incorporate latest HSE compliance, standards and recommended practices.
  • Prepare cost estimates, economic analyses, procedures, and AFEs for optimization projects as needed.
  • Prepare clear, technically supported memos, recommendations, and reports.
  • Participate in or coordinate HAZIDS, HAZOPS, PSSRs, and PHAs.
  • Mentor early career engineers and interns.
  • Manage contract engineering services.
  • Provide HES leadership.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in unconventional reservoir operations, particularly in the Permian Basin.
  • Solid understanding of the upstream oil and gas value chain.
  • Familiarity with lean thinking and process improvement techniques.
  • Willingness to expand knowledge of industry financial drivers.

Occidental Petroleum Corporation, known as Oxy, operates in the energy sector with a focus on oil and gas extraction, production, and sales across the United States, Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. The company utilizes advanced technology to improve operational efficiency and aims to be a low-cost operator. Oxy is dedicated to sustainability, with goals to achieve net zero emissions from its operations by 2040 and from the use of its products by 2050. It serves a wide range of clients, including industrial, commercial, and governmental entities. Oxy stands out from competitors by emphasizing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) metrics and integrating renewable energy sources, such as its solar facility in the Permian Basin, into its operations. The company's business model also includes revenue from carbon management and renewable energy initiatives, while it continuously invests in technologies to lower costs and minimize environmental impact.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$632.3M

Headquarters

Houston, Texas

Founded

1920

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Berkshire Hathaway's investment boosts Occidental's financial stability and investor confidence.
  • Acquisition of CrownRock enhances Occidental's asset base in the Permian Basin.
  • Occidental's acquisition of Carbon Engineering accelerates its carbon removal technology development.

What critics are saying

  • Regulatory scrutiny delays the completion of the CrownRock acquisition, increasing costs.
  • Increased competition in the Permian Basin pressures Occidental's market share and profitability.
  • Significant financial commitments in acquisitions could strain Occidental's financial resources.

What makes Occidental Petroleum unique

  • Occidental is a leader in carbon management with advanced direct air capture technology.
  • The company integrates renewable energy, like solar, in its operations for sustainability.
  • Occidental's commitment to ESG metrics sets it apart in the competitive energy sector.

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