Occidental Petroleum Corporation

Plant Tech I

Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong commitment to a clean and safe workplace
  • Self-starter and team player with a commitment to excellence
  • Basic math skills for operational tasks
  • Fluency in English (reading, writing, speaking)
  • Clean DMV record and valid CDL required
  • Basic computer skills for operational systems
  • Some experience or training in the energy sector

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily operations and maintenance of CO2 gas processing plants
  • Guide activities of various contractors involved in plant operations
  • Perform energy control on diverse equipment types
  • Prepare detailed job and isolation plans for maintenance during plant turnarounds
  • Direct contractor involvement in pipeline construction and maintenance
  • Participate in response to 'One-Call' notifications and site assessments
  • Initiate and manage the Management of Change (MOC) process

Benefits

  • Competitive benefits package
  • Opportunity for overtime and shift flexibility
  • Professional development through training and mentoring
  • Supportive work environment with a focus on safety
  • Potential for higher-level role consideration based on qualifications
Full Job Description
We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to fill the position of Plant Technician within our Permian EOR Plants group based in Gardner, Co.

Essential Job Duties:
  • Daily operations, maintenance, reporting, and surveillance of Co2 gas processing plants, glycol dehydration plants, compressor plants, pipelines, and/or other equipment required to gather, treat, process, sell, and/or dispose of C02 gas and gas-related products
  • Indirectly oversee and guide the activity of contractors including, but not limited to: instrument technicians, roustabouts, mechanics, electricians, designers, engineering technicians, and other contract personnel
  • Perform energy control on a wide variety of equipment types, sizes, and configuration
  • Prepare thorough job plans, isolation plans, and energy control plans for complex maintenance and construction operations performed during plant turnarounds
  • Provide direction and stewardship of contractors involved in the construction & maintenance of pipelines
  • Respond to "One-Call" notifications, mark pipelines, participate in job-walks, etc. as needed
  • Initiate and follow through on the MOC or "Management of Change" process by completing forms, seeking concurrence, cooperating with the PSM/DOT Coordinator, Engineer, and Production Coordinator(s) as needed to safely execute changes in process plants or piping systems
  • Use computers to operate SCADA systems, participate in CBT/WBT education, check email, utilize (SAP), research solutions on the internet/intranet
  • Safely drive and operate a 4-wheel drive automobile
  • Train & mentor less experienced Technicians and contractors
  • Respond to callouts and overtime as needed to perform the above
  • Other roles & duties as determined by the supervisor

Qualifications
  • Strong personal commitment to a clean and safe workplace
  • Team player, self-starter, committed to excellence
  • Basic math skills
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently
  • Clean DMV and valid CDL
  • Basic computer skills
  • Some experience or training in an energy-related industry
  • Willingness to work overtime, weekends, night shifts, and/or rotating shifts as needed

Additional Desired Qualifications:
  • HS Diploma or equivalent
  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related discipline
  • Certificate of completion/graduation from a relevant trade or vocational training center
  • 5+ years of directly applicable experience with little or no supervision
  • Strong technical and/or mechanical aptitude
  • Bi-lingual a plus
  • Previous certification as a PSM-qualified operator of a "PSM-covered facility"
  • HAZWOPER certification: Awareness, Operations, or Technician level
  • DOT, CSFM, DOGGR Pipeline integrity management program accountability
  • Proficiency in a wide variety of computer applications
  • Technical/engineering or industrial construction background


The salary range for this position is:$ 36 - $ 50 Hourly

*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: http://www.oxy.com/siteassets/documents/careers/oxy-employee-benefits-program-2025.pdf.

The Company anticipates that it will accept applications for this position for 14 days after the posting date, although it may extend that date depending on applicant flow.

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.

About Occidental Petroleum Corporation

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Learn more about Occidental Petroleum Corporation
Size
11,678 employees
Market Cap
$56.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$14.8 billion
Founded
1920
5 Year Trend
+20.7%
Revenue
$17.9 billion
NASDAQ

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