Water Technology Engineer - Houston, United States - Occidental Petroleum Corporation
Description
Job Description - Water Technology EngineerWater Technology 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 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
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Oxy 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.
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Under the direction of the Director Water Strategy & Technology and/or Team Leads, drive assessment as well as execution of technologies to enhance reuse, processing, or utilization of oil field waters with cost reduction and environmental stewardship as guiding parameters.
Ensure alignment with Business Unit and corporate needs in the scoping, design, and implementation of pilot programs to evaluate proposed process enhancements.
Support advancement of projects to commercialization as warranted.·
Project planning, management and safe execution thereof with predictable cost, schedule and performance.
Design and develop cost estimates for field development projects.
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Undertake the responsibilities and learnings necessary to apply Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modeling in support of Oil-in-water separation, and other water and gas related projects.
Support and drive microbial programs as related to MEOR and abatement of undesirable microbes inflicting corrosion as well as generating toxic off gas such as hydrogen sulfide.
Manage enhancements of the Corporate Water Dashboard and expansions to support Oxy's various Groups and respective needs. Advance the corporate water dashboard and support of external corporate water reporting metrics.
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Analysis and reporting of Permian Basin water disposal and other metrics to facilitate corporate planning via proprietary licensed software. Identify trends, industry shortfalls and potential constraints that Oxy may face. Understand the implications of seismicity and Oxy's forward looking produced water disposal and frac'ing needs by area.
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Assist in the establishment and maintenance of the necessary relationships in support of each Business Unit and respective area.
Recognize this is a function in support of the Business Units whereby the Business Units are in fact customers of our services.
Coordinate closely with Water Team Leads, the field chemical specialists, and corrosion analysts.·
Contribute toward establishing the Water Team as a center of excellence for "all things water" and the "go to" for all questions related to water.
Ensure execution of responsibilities as a Team Player recognizing when to Lead or Follow.
Qualifications
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Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Chemical
with consideration of Chemistry or other Sciences degree possible.
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Must maintain minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
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Must have a graduation date of December 2023 – May 2024
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Detail oriented and strong problem solving and organizational skills (business, technical and financial).
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Experience in project management with ability to work independently and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
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Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.
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Working knowledge of typical onshore oil & gas construction practices, procurement systems, and contracting.
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Ability to represent the company's interests with vendors and contract technical staff.
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Ability to work across multiple disciplines, organization levels and functions.
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Position is based in Houston and must have the ability to travel to Oxy domestic and international sites and attend various meeting locations.
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Houston, TX
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Competitive salary
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Begin investing to your 401(K) and Retirement on your first day with combined 14% company matching
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Relocation Assistance, if applicable
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9/80 Work Schedule. Enjoy a 3-day weekend every other week
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Pregnancy/Bonding Leave and Family Care Leave
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