Drilling Engineering Specialist Staff - Houston, United States - Oxy

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    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 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

    Drilling Engineering Specialist

    in our US Onshore Resources & Carbon Management (ORCM), Delaware Basin Business Unit based in

    Houston, TX.

    The perfect candidate for this position will be


    responsible for providing data management, contract management, material reconciliation, and cost control support in a safe, legal, environmentally responsible and effective manner to the Drilling Department.

    The candidate will also be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

    Acts as the primary resource for Data Quality within Open Wells

    Builds the Open Wells Wellbore schematic (pre-drill and final)

    Gathers, compiles, organizes and performs initial analysis of pertinent well data and/or project costs utilized in planning, design, analysis, benchmarking and performance evaluation of capital drilling projects

    Acquires and compiles pertinent technical data from vendors and engineers and writes initial draft of technical specifications as required


    Develops, maintains and provides computer support for the Department as well as various computer programs/databases utilized to gather, store and manipulate various sources of drilling well data and information.

    Coordinates daily benchmarking updates and posts accordingly

    Maintains drilling files, creating new files. Submits completed well files to Central Filing

    Prepares and submits applicable Federal and State government forms and letters, as required, for well permitting and reporting in a timely manner

    Compiles end of well reports in a timely manner upon completion of project

    Assists engineers with analysis and post-well project evaluations

    Prepares presentation materials for department

    Coordinates the maintenance of remote rig PC hardware

    Assists with audit requests from Accounting

    Assists in resolving discrepancies between the field estimate and the actual project cost

    Assists with Department material reconciliation

    Develops, maintains and provides support for material purchase order system



    Qualifications:

    Required Qualifications

    High school education with 5+ years experience in drilling

    Good organizational skills

    Ability to work at all levels within the organization, from management to DSM's

    Must be able to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work load

    Good working relationship with accounting and asset team personnel

    Ability to work accurately under pressure

    Willingness to learn job skills outside of technologist duties

    Good analytical skills

    Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, etc.)

    Strong writing skills

    Ability to communicate and listen

    Team player

    Ability to research and analyze cost control mechanisms

    Self-starter

    Willing to work overtime, as required

    Dependable

    Desired

    Qualifications:

    Bachelor's degree in any discipline or an equivalent combination of education and/or relevant experience

    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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