Process Engineer

Process Engineer -00032147 Occidental is an international energy company with operations in the United States, Middle East, Latin America and Africa.
We are the largest onshore oil producer in the U.
S.
, including in the Permian Basin, and a leading offshore producer in the 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 dioxide 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 a Process Engineer position in our Low Carbon Venture (LCV) Business Unit based in Brawley, California.
Essential Job Duties: · 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.
· Perform and/or provide oversight to process engineering activities in all project phases.
During detailed design, procurement and construction project phases, coordinate with project manager to answer technical questions, assist in problem solving and ensure process requirements are met.
As needed, provide technical support during commissioning and start-up activities.
· Participate in any opportunity to enhance safety, upgrade environmental safeguards, and provide for the overall optimization of process operation.
· Provide ongoing engineering assistance to operations including troubleshooting of process operating problems, conducting special tests, developing reports, providing technical assistance as required and reporting of production status.
· Perform process simulations and develop design data for Process Equipment sizing.
Develop and optimize process configurations based upon project requirements.
· Apply process engineering principles during project development and in support of the Direct Air Capture Plant.
Requirements: · Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
· Master’s degree or PhD a plus · Minimum 5 years of engineering experience in a chemical or downstream petrochemical manufacturing environment.
· Experience as a Process Engineer in an EPC firm a plus for some positions · Strong analytical/problem solving skills.
· High proficiency in Microsoft applications (such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc) · Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· Ability to read, write and speak in English · Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team.
· Ability to work weekends, holidays and respond to callouts on a non-routine basis.
· Physical requirements – 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.
Must be able to respond to visual and audible alarms.
Salary Range Discretionary Bonus $133,600 - $183,700 0-50% *Candidates having qualifications that exceed the minimum job requirements may receive consideration for higher-level role given (1) their experience, (2) additional job requirements, and/or (3) business needs.
Check out Oxy’s competitive benefit package: https://www.
oxy.
com/globalassets/documents/careers/oxy-employee-benefits-program-2023.
pdf 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 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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Job Process Primary Location United States-California-Brawley Organization CORP FUNC Schedule Full-time