Automation Engineer

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.

Eng Automation, ORCM Ops Prod Auto Eng & Sys

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Participate in the development & implementation of automation strategies for upgrade, expansion, continuous improvement, life cycle, and preventive maintenance of OXY automation infrastructure 

• Generate all automation engineering project documentation and delivery to Facilities project manager on time and ensure construction is built as designed. 

• Maintain project schedule, implementation, compliance to design and commissioning.  

• Generate project tracking and reporting as defined by the project team.  

• Facilitate in the Design of PLC programs and Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) for wells and facilities within guidelines of OXY automation standards  

• Understand Oil and Gas facilities for process and design control systems in accordance with OXY and Industry standards. 

• Communicate with external and internal stakeholders as needed. 

• Enforce change control processes (MOCs) while working on Maintenance Capital Projects (M&C) and OPEX projects and monitor compliance and close outs via regular auditing activities.  

• Ensure all data is accurate and complete for all visual representation of automation projects  

• Assist field personnel in identifying and resolving Process Control, Control Network, and Instrumentation problems. 

• Assist in evaluation of new Oil and Gas production/automation technologies. 

• Work with IT and Central Automation Group to create and maintain automation standards

• Participate as team member on automation projects to provide “Lessons Learned”  

Basic Requirements 

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related degree 

• 2-5 years working experience on Automation related projects involving 2 years of Oil & Gas Field Experience.

• Knowledge of oil and gas production processes  

• Knowledge of RTUs and PLCs. Understanding of digital and analog I/O, PLC programming, and troubleshooting. 

• Basic knowledge of automation and electrical design principles and industry standards. 

• Understanding of Pre-Start Safety Review process (PSSR)s and Management of Change (MOCs). 

• Should be able to depict Leadership skills  

• Ability to perform under pressure and work multiple projects concurrently 

• Strong written, oral and project management skills 

• Should be able to depict analytical and problem-solving skills 

• Ability to interact with customers and clients in a positive and professional manner 

• Team player with strong interpersonal skills 

• Ability to comm