Equipment Tech II

Occidental Petroleum Corporation is an international oil and gas exploration and production company with a subsidiary ( OxyChem ) that is a major North American chemical manufacturer. As one of the largest oil and gas companies in the U.S., we continually strive to be one of the best in the 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 Equipment Technician in our Onshore Resources & Carbon Management, Rockies Business Unit based in Casper, Wyoming.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Providing support in implementation of chemical treatments by setting new equipment

• Managing inventory of chemical injection equipment including tanks, pumps, and secondary containment

• Maintaining chemical injection equipment by tracking and completing repairs

• Upholding continuous improvement of the safe and efficient operation of chemical injection equipment

• Addressing training needs and providing documentation

• Developing and maintaining SOPs for equipment installation and maintenance

• Commissioning equipment and adjusting dosage rates according to engineering and SME recommendations

• Upload all chemical tanks to OXY’s associated assets.

• Packing replacement and adjustment

• Plunger replacement

• Replace check valve if needed

• Establish efficient draw down in sight-glass of chemical for correct flowrates

• Make sure all air pockets are bleed-off for efficient drawdown.

• Put necessary labeling and hazmat labeling on tank if missing.

• Installing proper signage on chemical skids

• Move and transfer chemical and nuisance tanks

• Unplug stainless steel lines

• Install injection points at wellheads

• LOTO DSA prior to job Blow down DSA

• Multi-Points Inspection prior to commission duties

• Ensure SDS is located on chemical tank

• Chemical skid is grounded

• Ensure Tank is set in Proper EAC

• Operations

• Inline checks are installed in correct position both on the chemical skid and the wellhead injection point.

• Valve alignment on/inside pump skid are correctly aligned for start-up

• Valve alignment on wellhead are correctly aligned for start-up

• Air has been bled out of pump heads

• Once pressurized, all fitting are checked for tightness and leaks

• Verify analog IO are reading properly

• Test all systems shut - downs (high PSI, low PSI, ESD, low flow)

• ESD is test remotely through cygnet

• Motor control card is adjusted accordingly

• Set pump rates

• JSA
  

Required Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Competencies

• 3 years oil and gas industry experienced preferred

• Strong initiative and self-starter

• Multi-task orientation with skills related to work prioritization

• Working knowledge of oil and gas production operations

• Understanding of importance of environmental and safe work practices

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as by self without direct supervision

• Technical skills related to math and analytical processes

• Proficiency in the use of personal computer utilizing a windows environment

• Ability to keep neat and accurate records

• General mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills

• Ability to identify operational inefficiencies

• Understanding of Business fundamentals

• Ability to implement cost effective solutions

• At least High School Grad or GED. Some college or technical training preferred

• Working knowledge of and proficient in MS Excel, Tibco Spotfire, MS Power, Point MS Teams.

• Proficient at basic project management / SAP data entry and extraction

• Basic experience with the fundamentals of process safety
  

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 .