Equipment Tech

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 Equipment Tech within our Onshore Resources & Carbon Management (ORCM).

This position is responsible for the following roles and responsibilities:

• Preventive/predictive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of oilfield surface equipment. This includes knowledge and skills to maintain equipment reliability of various pumps, compression (screw and reciprocating packages), and associated plant/field surface equipment.
• Strong background in reciprocating, screw and vain compressor maintenance
• Demonstrated strong commitment to safety (personal safety, co-workers, contractors and the public)
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical problems and perform root cause failure analysis
• Thorough knowledge of surface equipment types and applications related to gas/oil processing
• Ability to repair mechanical problems on required equipment
• Ability to perform preventative maintenance and manage operating costs within budget
• Experience working with high and low speed gas engines
• Capable of basic troubleshooting of automation and electrical equipment. Also capable of repairing some equipment, such as actuators & level alarms and of changing out fuses, relays, etc.
• Competent in computer programs applicable to his/her daily work processes (Microsoft programs, Maximo)
• Experience in directing and supervising contract labor
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills

Education:

• High School Graduate or G.E.D.

Professional / Technical Qualifications/ Licenses /Certifications:

• Must have valid driver's license and an excellent driving record

Experience:

• Candidates should have at least 5 years of oilfield experience with a mechanical background or equivalent
• Familiar with Upstream oil and gas facilities operation and maintenance

Skills & Competencies:

• Can state the purpose of process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and single line diagrams (SLDs).
• Recognizes common equipment symbols used on different type of diagrams.
• Can identify the standards related to installations in hazardous areas.
• Can state when accurate or specialized measuring and testing devices are required.
• Recognizes all safety precautions to be taken while using measuring and testing devices.
• Can outline alignment, lubricant, and mechanical principles.
• Demonstrates a general awareness of the safe way to utilize hand and power tools, how to the correct tools for the job and how to dispose of damaged or faulty hand or power tools in accordance with approved procedures.

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• Ask you to pay for applications, interviews, meetings, processing, training or for any other fees
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