OxyChem is hiring at the landmark STRATOS Direct Air Capture facility in the Permian Basin, seeking those who can apply their technical, managerial, process and safety experience to an important new frontier industry. This is your chance to not only play a vital role at a 100 year-old company, but to also be a part of history.
Direct Air Capture uses proven industrial processes to remove carbon dioxide (CO2) directly from ambient air. This CO2 can then be stored safely and securely underground or used to make things we all need in everyday life. These facilities are important because they help enable companies in hard-to-abate industries to reach their global climate targets.
STRATOS is on track to become the world’s largest Direct Air Capture facility. Currently under construction, it is designed to capture up to 500,00 tons of atmospheric CO2 annually and is expected to be commercially operational in mid-2025. Oxy subsidiary 1PointFive will own the facility, with OxyChem responsible for its operation and maintenance.
In addition to the chance to work at this momentous new complex, Oxy offers a competitive total rewards package that includes\:
Description
As the HESS Engineer/Specialist at our Direct Air Capture facility in Ector County, TX you will\:
Maintain protection of the environment and the health and safety of our employees, customers, and the communities in which we operate and/or transport our products, as our highest priority Support and facilitate employee involvement in environmental, safety, health, security, and emergency response systems Implement personnel safety, equipment safety and compliance programs through training, inspecting, exposure monitoring, investigating incidents, compiling records and issuing required reports Provide appropriate Health, Environmental, Safety & Security (HESS) leadership, counsel and coaching on HESS related issues, define requirements, interpret regulations and procedures, and assist to define acceptable solutions Supports and maintains overall HESS programs while incorporating accountability and responsibility for HESS performance into all levels of plant operations including, but not limited to\: HESS training programs, accident and incident investigations, and maintenance of the incident reporting program Complete specific projects, as needed, such as updating and maintaining permits, developing facility compliance plans, conducting applicability assessments, analyzing data and evaluating the need for engineering or administrative controls Prepare various facility compliance reports across multiple disciplines Support the safety process systems through leading and participation in planned inspections, job observations, near miss reporting, incident investigation, plant audits, and other programs as required Assist in all HESS audits from OxyChem Corporate and regulatory personnel, and represent OxyChem at applicable community, and HESS organizations and functions Conduct HESS audits at other facilities as required Promote, guide, instruct, and interact in all business relationships in a manner that encourages continual improvement in department performance Ensure HESS process related information is current, accurate and provides employees with information on process chemicals, technology, equipment, and operating procedures *OxyChem is hiring at the landmark STRATOS Direct Air Capture facility in the Permian Basin, seeking those who can apply their technical, managerial, process and safety experience to an important new frontier industry. This is your chance to not only play a vital role at a 100 year-old company, but to also be a part of history.
Direct Air Capture uses proven industrial processes to remove carbon dioxide (CO2) directly from ambient air. This CO2 can then be stored safely and securely underground or used to make things we all need in everyday life. These facilities are important because they help enable companies in hard-to-abate industries to reach their global climate targets.
STRATOS is on track to become the world’s largest Direct Air Capture facility. Currently under construction, it is designed to capture up to 500,00 tons of atmospheric CO2 annually and is expected to be commercially operational in mid-2025. Oxy subsidiary 1PointFive will own the facility, with OxyChem responsible for its operation and maintenance.
In addition to the chance to work at this momentous new complex, Oxy offers a competitive total rewards package that includes\:
Description
As the HESS Engineer/Specialist at our Direct Air Capture facility in Ector County, TX you will\:
Maintain protection of the environment and the health and safety of our employees, customers, and the communities in which we operate and/or transport our products, as our highest priority Support and facilitate employee involvement in environmental, safety, health, security, and emergency response systems Implement personnel safety, equipment safety and compliance programs through training, inspecting, exposure monitoring, investigating incidents, compiling records and issuing required reports Provide appropriate Health, Environmental, Safety & Security (HESS) leadership, counsel and coaching on HESS related issues, define requirements, interpret regulations and procedures, and assist to define acceptable solutions Supports and maintains overall HESS programs while incorporating accountability and responsibility for HESS performance into all levels of plant operations including, but not limited to\: HESS training programs, accident and incident investigations, and maintenance of the incident reporting program Complete specific projects, as needed, such as updating and maintaining permits, developing facility compliance plans, conducting applicability assessments, analyzing data and evaluating the need for engineering or administrative controls Prepare various facility compliance reports across multiple disciplines Support the safety process systems through leading and participation in planned inspections, job observations, near miss reporting, incident investigation, plant audits, and other programs as required Assist in all HESS audits from OxyChem Corporate and regulatory personnel, and represent OxyChem at applicable community, and HESS organizations and functions Conduct HESS audits at other facilities as required Promote, guide, instruct, and interact in all business relationships in a manner that encourages continual improvement in department performance Ensure HESS process related information is current, accurate and provides employees with information on process chemicals, technology, equipment, and operating procedures * Bachelor’s degree (Chemical, Environmental, Civil, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science) 5 years safety/environmental experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment Excellent project management skills and the ability to work as part of a team in a bottom-line driven, fast-paced environment, juggling multiple projects with ever-changing priorities and deadlines Thorough understanding of OSHA and environmental regulations as well as OxyChem’s HESS policies and procedures Must be able to interface with corporate and plant level HES&S and plant management Ability to analyze data, comprehend both abstract and concrete concepts, and translate technical information in a manner that can be communicated to non-technical personnel High proficiency in Microsoft applications (such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) Excellent written and verbal communication skills Must be able to respond to off hour emergencies Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays as needed and the ability to respond to callouts on a non-routine basis Must be able to read, write and speak in English Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team Must be able to lift 40 lbs, climb ladders and stairs Walking, bending, stooping is required Must be able to wear personal protective equipment including the use of a respirator and be able to respond to visual and audible alarmsAdditional Desired Qualifications
Good working knowledge of SAPOxy 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.
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.
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
* Bachelor’s degree (Chemical, Environmental, Civil, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science) 5 years safety/environmental experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment Excellent project management skills and the ability to work as part of a team in a bottom-line driven, fast-paced environment, juggling multiple projects with ever-changing priorities and deadlines Thorough understanding of OSHA and environmental regulations as well as OxyChem’s HESS policies and procedures Must be able to interface with corporate and plant level HES&S and plant management Ability to analyze data, comprehend both abstract and concrete concepts, and translate technical information in a manner that can be communicated to non-technical personnel High proficiency in Microsoft applications (such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) Excellent written and verbal communication skills Must be able to respond to off hour emergencies Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays as needed and the ability to respond to callouts on a non-routine basis Must be able to read, write and speak in English Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team Must be able to lift 40 lbs, climb ladders and stairs Walking, bending, stooping is required Must be able to wear personal protective equipment including the use of a respirator and be able to respond to visual and audible alarmsAdditional Desired Qualifications
Good working knowledge of SAPOxy 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.
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.
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