Surface & Downhole Specialist

Occidental 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.

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 Surface & Downhole Specialist in our US Onshore Resources & Carbon Management (ORCM), Delaware Basin Business Unit based in Mentone, TX.

The Surface Specialist will help provide support to our Texas Delaware flow back operations. The successful individual will help lead month safety meetings, vendor engagements, and ensuring safe flow back activities in the Texas Delaware assets.

Additional roles and responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

Safety:

• · Be a safety leader for the Delaware basin area.
• · Participate/Contribute in safety meetings. (Including stand downs)
• · Required to take an active role in contractor field assessments.
• · Participate in vendor engagements.

Flow back operations:

• · Quality check well test data from flow back operators compared to actual production.
• · Work with PSA Leads to insure Oxy owned equipment is charged out correctly.
• · Cost tracking of flow back costs. (including rental equipment)
• · Responsible for participation in site plan layouts.
• · Involved in all aspects of flow back operations.
• · Coordinate first lift installs with Surface and Construction specialist.
• · Coordinate equipment rig up and rig down with surface operations.
• · Conduct facility PHA and PSSR.

High Level Trouble shooting:

• · Assist where needed with facility trouble shooting.
• · Assist where needed with well trouble shooting.

Mentoring:

• · Provide leadership for pumpers and operators.
• · Mentor and train less seasoned team members.

Skills & Competencies:

• Demonstrated strong leadership qualities and competencies

• Demonstrated ability to build/maintain team cohesiveness, effectively motivate, coach and mentor team members

• Demonstrates and promotes HES and regulatory awareness and compliance

• Strong business background and in-depth understanding of key financial measures

• Demonstrated ability to align Permian Resource strategy with corporate strategies and goals

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with other teams or departments

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Working knowledge of downhole processes and equipment

• Effective communication skills (written and verbal)

• Demonstrated initiative to assist other teams and team leaders in better utilizing best practices, resources, and alliances across the Company

• Strong, proven analytical skills and problem-solving skills.

Education:

Minimum High School diploma plus 10 years of surface or down hole experience.

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Professional/Technical Qualifications/Licenses/Certifications:

• Well Control Certified (Preferred).

• Incident commander certification.

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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