Process Engineer
Apply NowCompany: Occidental Petroleum Corporation
Location: Houston, TX 77084
Description:
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 Process Engineer for our US Onshore Resources & Carbon Management (ORCM), Ops Prod F&C, Process Engineering Team based in Houston, TX.
Responsibilities
Lead facilities projects during Feasibility, Conceptual, Pre-FEED, FEED, and detailed engineering stage
Participate in project start up and commissioning related activitie
Support Project Execution Manager throughout the execution stage
Provide engineering assistance to troubleshoot process operating issue
Oversee pilot projects / special tests and develop supporting report
Analyze projects designs and develop innovative solutions to improve economics and maximize return
Perform process simulations for gas plants and field facilitie
Perform CO2e emission estimates for ORCM operations and develop lower carbon intensity solution
Perform hydraulic analysis of pipeline network
Perform sizing and/or rating of equipment
Perform high level cost and schedule estimate
Support the economic analysis of project
Support Process Safety and Risk Management Studie
Provide information to support groups (Electrical/Automation/IT/Planning) to implement entire project design
Support development of facilities standards and design guidelines that will benefit the entire organization
Support management of contract engineering service
Support mentoring of Asset team Facilities Engineer
Qualifications:
Qualifications
BS in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
8+ years of process engineering experience preferred
Strong analytical/problem solving skills.
Expertise in Process Thermodynamic Simulation Software such as ProMax and Aspen HYSYS
Proficient in Dynamic Simulation Software: Aspen HYSYS Dynamic
Expertise in Hydraulic/Fluid Dynamic Simulation Software such as PipeSim, PipePhase, Aspen Flare Net
High proficiency in Microsoft Applications (such as Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint and Outlook)
High level communication skills with Customer focu
Expertise in project management principles including estimating, scheduling, and implementation
Familiar with Project Risk Analysis like PDRI or Montecarlo
Knowledge of pipelines and surface equipment design principle
OSHA Process Safety Management elements and typical safety program requirements (including HAZOPs and Risk Analysis, Management of Change, PSSR)
Knowledgeable in Industry standards (ASME, API, PIP, NACE)
Basic understanding of automation and electrical design principle
Position will require travel to field locations 20% of the time
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:
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.
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 Process Engineer for our US Onshore Resources & Carbon Management (ORCM), Ops Prod F&C, Process Engineering Team based in Houston, TX.
Responsibilities
Lead facilities projects during Feasibility, Conceptual, Pre-FEED, FEED, and detailed engineering stage
Participate in project start up and commissioning related activitie
Support Project Execution Manager throughout the execution stage
Provide engineering assistance to troubleshoot process operating issue
Oversee pilot projects / special tests and develop supporting report
Analyze projects designs and develop innovative solutions to improve economics and maximize return
Perform process simulations for gas plants and field facilitie
Perform CO2e emission estimates for ORCM operations and develop lower carbon intensity solution
Perform hydraulic analysis of pipeline network
Perform sizing and/or rating of equipment
Perform high level cost and schedule estimate
Support the economic analysis of project
Support Process Safety and Risk Management Studie
Provide information to support groups (Electrical/Automation/IT/Planning) to implement entire project design
Support development of facilities standards and design guidelines that will benefit the entire organization
Support management of contract engineering service
Support mentoring of Asset team Facilities Engineer
Qualifications:
Qualifications
BS in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
8+ years of process engineering experience preferred
Strong analytical/problem solving skills.
Expertise in Process Thermodynamic Simulation Software such as ProMax and Aspen HYSYS
Proficient in Dynamic Simulation Software: Aspen HYSYS Dynamic
Expertise in Hydraulic/Fluid Dynamic Simulation Software such as PipeSim, PipePhase, Aspen Flare Net
High proficiency in Microsoft Applications (such as Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint and Outlook)
High level communication skills with Customer focu
Expertise in project management principles including estimating, scheduling, and implementation
Familiar with Project Risk Analysis like PDRI or Montecarlo
Knowledge of pipelines and surface equipment design principle
OSHA Process Safety Management elements and typical safety program requirements (including HAZOPs and Risk Analysis, Management of Change, PSSR)
Knowledgeable in Industry standards (ASME, API, PIP, NACE)
Basic understanding of automation and electrical design principle
Position will require travel to field locations 20% of the time
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.