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.

Mechanical operations, preventive maintenance, supervise 3rd party contractors

Occidental Petroleum Corporation is an international oil and gas exploration and production company with a subsidiary (OxyChem) that is a major North American chemical manufacturer.  As one of the largest oil and gas companies in the U.S., we continually strive to be one of the best in the 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 Equipment Technician in our Onshore Resources & Carbon Management, Rockies Business Unit based in Casper, Wyoming.

 

Roles and Responsibilities: 

Providing support in implementation of chemical treatments by setting new equipment 

Managing inventory of chemical injection equipment including tanks, pumps, and secondary containment 

Maintaining chemical injection equipment by tracking and completing repairs 

Upholding continuous improvement of the safe and efficient operation of chemical injection equipment 

Addressing training needs and providing documentation 

Developing and maintaining SOPs for equipment installation and maintenance 

Commissioning equipment and adjusting dosage rates according to engineering and SME recommendations 

Upload all chemical tanks to OXY’s associated assets.  

Packing replacement and adjustment 

Plunger replacement 

Replace check valve if needed 

Establish efficient draw down in sight-glass of chemical for correct flowrates 

Make sure all air pockets are bleed-off for efficient drawdown. 

Put necessary labeling and hazmat labeling on tank if missing. 

Installing proper signage on chemical skids 

Move and transfer chemical and nuisance tanks   

Unplug stainless steel lines  

Install injection points at wellheads 

LOTO DSA prior to job Blow down DSA  

Multi-Points Inspection prior to commission duties 

Ensure SDS is located on chemical tank 

Chemical skid is grounded 

Ensure Tank is set in Proper EAC 

Operations 

Inline checks are installed in correct position both on the chemical skid and the wellhead injection point. 

Valve alignment on/inside pump skid are correctly aligned for start-up 

Valve alignment on wellhead are correctly aligned for start-up 

Air has been bled out of pump heads 

Once pressurized, all fitting are checked for tightness and leaks 

Verify analog IO are reading properly  

Test all systems shut - downs (high PSI, low PSI, ESD, low flow) 

ESD is test remotely through cygnet  

Motor control card is adjusted accordingly  

Set pump rates 

JSA 

 

Required Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Competencies 

3+ years oil and gas industry experienced preferred  

Strong initiative and self-starter  

Multi-task orientation with skills related to work prioritization  

Working knowledge of oil and gas production operations 

Understanding of importance of environmental and safe work practices  

Good communication and interpersonal skills  

Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as by self without direct supervision  

Technical skills related to math and analytical processes  

Proficiency in the use of personal computer utilizing a windows environment  

Ability to keep neat and accurate records  

General mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills  

Ability to identify operational inefficiencies  

Understanding of Business fundamentals  

Ability to implement cost effective solutions  

At least High School Grad or GED.  Some college or technical training preferred  

Working knowledge of and proficient in MS Excel, Tibco Spotfire, MS Power, Point MS Teams. 

Proficient at basic project management / SAP data entry and extraction 

Basic experience with the fundamentals of process safety 

 

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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