Title: Specialist Quality Assurance Location: United States-Texas-Midland Other Locations:

Description

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 Quality Assurance Specialist for our Onshore Resources & Carbon Management, Production Operations asset.

This position will be located in our Midland, TX. The Quality Assurance Specialist will focus on optimizing QAQC techniques for Well Servicing, downhole material inspection & auditing, and downhole vendor qualification and auditing for all ORCM domestic properties. This individual is also responsible for facilitating alignment and allocation of resources and work activities for QAQC processes with Asset Well Surveillance, Asset Reservoir teams, and Production Operations Well Servicing along with affiliated ORCM Production Operations teams.

Roles and Responsibilities:

·         Maintain equipment specification with all downhole vendors

·         Collaborate with SCM/Material Specialists on artificial lift material levels (forecasting) and availability – used/inspected, new, trade and scrap.

·         Thorough Knowledge and understanding of all lift type Operating Business Practices, expert for Well Servicing best practices for AL equipment handling.

·         Training requirements and delivery of Well Servicing and Maintenance requirements.

·         Onsite assessment, support and documentation of Well Servicing and Maintenance activities.

·         Review and assessment of supplier/vendor training and quality control for materials.

·         Downhole material inspection and vendor process auditing

·         Critical member of area IST meetings to help determine appropriate RCFA and have consistent application across ORCM Business Units. o Provide Sample collection and testing process

·         Expert on Root Cause Failure Analysis processes.

·         Train personnel on RCFA procedures.

·         Implementation of process changes.

·         Focus on problem crews/gangs for training opportunities.

·         Develop, track and report on critical KPIs to show progress.

·         Review reliability KPI’s and assist in making recommendations for operational improvements.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

·         Bachelor’s degree or equivalent operational experience in QAQC and RCFA techniques, downhole lift equipment design, downhole material properties and applicable downhole servicing procedures, and/or chemical experience.

·         A minimum of 3 years of industry experience in RCFA, and well servicing techniques. Additional experience in Analysis, Lift, Chemical, or Downhole operations is desired.

·         Excellent understanding of all QAQC and RCFA technical aspects.

·         Thorough understanding of artificial lift downhole designs, specifications, and equipment.

·         Thorough understanding of well servicing and maintenance material handling techniques.

·         Demonstrated ability to contribute to business / financial / economic analysis and planning.

·         Ability to develop others technical skills (i.e. training/development of work groups in QA/QC techniques).

·         Problem solving skills with ability to analyze and recommend solutions on problems of high complexity.

·         Demonstrated ability to drive results in self and others.

·         Demonstrates Oxy’s core values and cultural traits of Lead with Passion, Outperform Expectations, Deliver Results Responsibly, Unleash Opportunities, and Commit to Good.

This position is not eligible for relocation.

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

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.

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• Ask you to pay for applications, interviews, meetings, processing, training or for any other fees
• Use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an advance fee of any kind or
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