Title: Environmental Tech Location: United States-Texas-Houston Other Locations:

Description

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.  We are currently looking for experienced, motivated, and creative individuals to fill an Environmental Technician in Houston, TX.

The Environmental Technician is responsible for supporting and implementing emissions compliance programs across Onshore Resources & Carbon Management Permian business units.

Responsibilities:

·         Develop and maintain air compliance programs and systems to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local reporting requirements that are applicable to oil & gas operations.

·         Facilitate Business Unit meetings discussing compliance program progress. Provide assistance, training, and communication to business unit personnel and management to aid in achieving compliance goals.

·         Assist personnel in understanding and complying with applicable environmental laws, rules and regulations.

·         Collaborate with Air Quality members to ensure all compliance activities are being performed at applicable sites/facilities.

·         Provide necessary data for Federal, State, and local reporting using Microsoft SQL, PowerBI, and Spotfire reporting.

·         Maintain environmental records per regulatory, corporate, and legal requirements using SAP as the source system.

·         Collaborate with Field Operations to refine best practices, share knowledge and experiences to streamline compliance programs.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

·         High School Diploma or GED, Bachelor degree is preferred.

·         Minimum of 3 years’ experience of oil and gas knowledge.

·         Well–developed verbal and written communication skills, problem analysis skills, and technical translation skills;

·         Ability to read, comprehend, interpret, communicate, and consistently apply environmental rules and regulations;

·         Manage multiple projects concurrently and adjust quickly to changes in priorities;

·         Strong computers and data analytics skills with an emphasis on attention to detail

·         Strong organizational, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills

·         Excellent interpersonal, communication, and teamworking skills

·         Self-starter – ability to work independently and meet objectives of the job and the team

·         Proficient in Microsoft applications (Outlook and Excel)

·         Valid driver’s license with no restrictions

·         Travel will be required 10%-30% of the time.

Additional Desired Qualifications:

·         Oilfield operations knowledge/experience

·         Background in air quality regulations

·         Ability to interact and communicate with all levels of the organization.

·         SAP Maintenace experience

·         SQL experience

·         Power BI experience

*Relocation: This position is not eligible for relocation.

Occidental does not offer sponsorship of employment-based nonimmigrant visa petitions for this role.

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• 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
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 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.