Plant Operations Lead

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Occidental is an international energy company with operations in the United States, Middle East, Latin America and Africa. We are the largest onshore oil producer in the U.S., including in the Permian Basin, and a leading offshore producer in the 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 dioxide 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 Plant Operations Lead for our Onshore Resources & Carbon Management, EOR asset.

This position will be located in our Salt Creek office. The primary responsibility is to manage assigned Plants and maintenance projects.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Ensure a safe working environment in compliance with all company and governmental rules and regulations
2. Assist Operation Team Leader in submitting annual operating budgets and overall work schedule administration
3. Build a highly skilled and action oriented Team through strong mentoring and development
4. Train and mentor staff to ensure operational excellence including effective process surveillance
5. Develop standard operating procedures to ensure equipment reliability
6. Create and monitor metrics to support process reliability to include downtime and production losses
7. Manage contractor relationships to improve communication
8. Facilitate well reviews with production and reservoir groups to help improve production
9. Instruct the workforce in condition monitoring of production equipment and lead with the implementation of an effective PM program such that the equipment run life is optimized
10. Ensure data acquisition and accurate reports
11. Conduct safety audits with HES
12. Control daily spending, and look for ways to maximize production and cut cost
13. Track employee time and ensure coverage while employees are on vacation

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Education: Minimum High School Diploma or GED

Professional/Technical Knowledge:

Professional/Technical Qualifications/Licenses/Certifications:

• Experience: 10+ years of experience in Plants

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.