Process 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. 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 Process Engineer for our US Onshore Resources & Carbon Management (ORCM), Ops Prod F&C, Process Engineering Team based in Houston, TX.

Responsibilities

* Lead facilities projects during Feasibility, Conceptual, Pre-FEED, FEED, and detailed engineering stage

* Participate in project start up and commissioning related activities

* Support Project Execution Manager throughout the execution stage

* Provide engineering assistance to troubleshoot process operating issues

* Oversee pilot projects / special tests and develop supporting reports

* Analyze projects designs and develop innovative solutions to improve economics and maximize return

* Perform process simulations for gas plants and field facilities

* Perform CO2e emission estimates for ORCM operations and develop lower carbon intensity solutions

* Perform hydraulic analysis of pipeline networks

* Perform sizing and/or rating of equipment

* Perform high level cost and schedule estimates

* Support the economic analysis of projects

* Support Process Safety and Risk Management Studies

* Provide information to support groups (Electrical/Automation/IT/Planning) to implement entire project design

* Support development of facilities standards and design guidelines that will benefit the entire organization

* Support management of contract engineering services

* Support mentoring of Asset team Facilities Engineers

Qualifications

* BS in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

* 8+ years of process engineering experience preferred

* Strong analytical/problem solving skills.

* Expertise in Process Thermodynamic Simulation Software such as ProMax and Aspen HYSYS

* Proficient in Dynamic Simulation Software: Aspen HYSYS Dynamics

* Expertise in Hydraulic/Fluid Dynamic Simulation Software such as PipeSim, PipePhase, Aspen Flare Net

* High proficiency in Microsoft Applications (such as Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint and Outlook)

* High level communication skills with Customer focus

* Expertise in project management principles including estimating, scheduling, and implementation

* Familiar with Project Risk Analysis like PDRI or Montecarlo

* Knowledge of pipelines and surface equipment design principles

* OSHA Process Safety Management elements and typical safety program requirements (including HAZOPs and Risk Analysis, Management of Change, PSSR)

* Knowledgeable in Industry standards (ASME, API, PIP, NACE)

* Basic understanding of automation and electrical design principles

* Position will require travel to field locations 20% of the time

This position may be eligible for relocation.

Occidental does not offer sponsorship of employment-based nonimmigrant visa petitions for this role.

Occidental is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

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