Sr 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.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to fill the position of Sr Automation Engineer based in Midland, Texas.

The Automation Engineer will be responsible for the design, development, and execution of automation engineering activities in Oil and Gas facilities projects. This role will also be accountable for the successful development and execution of automation projects to support the efficient production of oil and gas, following company and industry standards.

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 deliver to Facilities project manager on time and ensure construction is built as designed.

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

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

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

• Familiarize Junior Team members with Oil and Gas facilities' 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

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

• Initiate and Drive Pilot projects to evaluate new Oil and Gas production/automation technologies.

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

• Provide training and knowledge sharing to Instrument techs and other automation support personnel.

• Participate as a team advisor or SME on automation projects to provide guidance and insight.

• Make recommendations on improvements, best practices, maintenance and standardization of PLC and Operator interface systems.

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