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 currently looking for experienced, motivated, and creative individuals to fill a Drilling Engineer in our US Onshore Resources & Carbon Management (ORCM), Midland Basin Business Unit based in Midland, Texas.
Responsibilities\:
· This Drilling Engineer is responsible for providing engineering, operations, regulatory and supply chain management support for all exploration, appraisal and development well work. The work is to be conducted in a safe, legal, and environmentally responsible and effective manner.
· Responsible for drilling procedures, associated well cost estimates and well design changes for assigned wells.
· Will act as on-site company representative for assigned drilling rig working in rotation with other individuals on a team. 70/30 field/office split.
· Supervise daily drilling operations and coordinate all related logistics from move in to move out in a way
that optimizes asset value.
· Technically capable of designing and managing high profile and challenging projects, including exploration wells, individually or as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
· Works with other drilling engineers as a team to develop specific and complex well plans.
· Identifies and evaluates appropriate offset wells. Leads internal well design reviews, risk assessments and optimization plan that could be applied to a broader field development plan.
· Develops well designs and confirms pore pressure/fracture gradient predictions.
· Assists with timely procurement of material, equipment and personnel. Reviews and approves invoices for accuracy.
*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 currently looking for experienced, motivated, and creative individuals to fill a Drilling Engineer in our US Onshore Resources & Carbon Management (ORCM), Midland Basin Business Unit based in Midland, Texas.
Responsibilities\:
· This Drilling Engineer is responsible for providing engineering, operations, regulatory and supply chain management support for all exploration, appraisal and development well work. The work is to be conducted in a safe, legal, and environmentally responsible and effective manner.
· Responsible for drilling procedures, associated well cost estimates and well design changes for assigned wells.
· Will act as on-site company representative for assigned drilling rig working in rotation with other individuals on a team. 70/30 field/office split.
· Supervise daily drilling operations and coordinate all related logistics from move in to move out in a way
that optimizes asset value.
· Technically capable of designing and managing high profile and challenging projects, including exploration wells, individually or as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
· Works with other drilling engineers as a team to develop specific and complex well plans.
· Identifies and evaluates appropriate offset wells. Leads internal well design reviews, risk assessments and optimization plan that could be applied to a broader field development plan.
· Develops well designs and confirms pore pressure/fracture gradient predictions.
· Assists with timely procurement of material, equipment and personnel. Reviews and approves invoices for accuracy.
*Qualifications\:
· Bachelor’s Degree in engineering discipline or equivalent
· Risk Management skills, including knowledge of Risk Assessment and Management of Change
· Knowledge of HESMS and applicable governmental regulations
· Contractor performance management skills
· Clear understanding of Drilling Hydraulics, Torque and Drag analysis, and Kick Tolerance determination.
Additional Desired Qualifications\:
· Analytical and problem-solving capabilities
· Written and verbal communication skills
· Good presentation skills
· Well Control Certification preferred.
· Mentoring of junior staff
· Familiar with Landmark EDM Applications
· Relocation flexibility
*Relocation\: 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.
Recruitment Fraud
It has come to our attention various individuals and/or organizations are contacting people falsely pretending to recruit on behalf of Oxy. Please be aware that these recruiting scams and communications do not originate nor are they associated with our recruitment process. All Oxy job postings and offers will require a completed application through our company website.
Oxy does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruiting process. We will never\:
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 Request personal information such as passport and bank account details at an early stage of our recruitment process.
We recommend against responding to unsolicited business propositions or offers from people you don't know. Do not disclose your personal or financial details. If you believe you have been the victim of a recruiting scam, please contact your local police department.
*Qualifications\:
· Bachelor’s Degree in engineering discipline or equivalent
· Risk Management skills, including knowledge of Risk Assessment and Management of Change
· Knowledge of HESMS and applicable governmental regulations
· Contractor performance management skills
· Clear understanding of Drilling Hydraulics, Torque and Drag analysis, and Kick Tolerance determination.
Additional Desired Qualifications\:
· Analytical and problem-solving capabilities
· Written and verbal communication skills
· Good presentation skills
· Well Control Certification preferred.
· Mentoring of junior staff
· Familiar with Landmark EDM Applications
· Relocation flexibility
*Relocation\: 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.
Recruitment Fraud
It has come to our attention various individuals and/or organizations are contacting people falsely pretending to recruit on behalf of Oxy. Please be aware that these recruiting scams and communications do not originate nor are they associated with our recruitment process. All Oxy job postings and offers will require a completed application through our company website.
Oxy does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruiting process. We will never\:
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 Request personal information such as passport and bank account details at an early stage of our recruitment process.
We recommend against responding to unsolicited business propositions or offers from people you don't know. Do not disclose your personal or financial details. If you believe you have been the victim of a recruiting scam, please contact your local police department.