Advisor Mech Integrity Spec

Oxy produces, markets and transports oil and natural gas to maximize value and provide resources fundamental to life. The company leverages its global leadership in carbon management to advance lower-carbon technologies and products. Headquartered in Houston, Oxy primarily operates in the United States, Middle East and North Africa. To learn more, visit Oxy

Oxy 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.

This position is responsible for executing elements of the ORCM Mechanical Integrity Program, including new equipment commissioning inspection, equipment/piping condition assessments, equipment inspections, development of repair plans, quality assurance for equipment repairs and fabrication.  The Mechanical Integrity Program’s scope includes stationary surface equipment such as pressure vessels, storage tanks, piping and pipelines.  This position is field based to support ORCM operating areas including Delaware, Midland Basin, EOR, and Rockies business units.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Maintain protection of the environment and the health and safety of our employees, contractors, and the communities in which we operate and/or transport our product through effective development, implementation, and maintenance of mechanical integrity strategies, processes, systems, and practices meeting regulatory and corporate requirements for Process Risk Management and Asset Integrity.

2. Accountable for facilitation and coordination of overall mechanical integrity process for Permian Resources and facilities, including piping, pipelines, pressure vessels, storage tanks, pressure relief devices, and structures.

3. Drive understanding and compliance with local, state & federal regulatory requirements, OOGC Corporate MI Standard and Procedures,

4. Facilitate the implementation and management of the Maximo computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and inspection data management system (IDMS) for ongoing activities.

5. Develops inspection plans, evaluates inspection results, develops run/repair/replace recommendations, participate in engineering assessments and tracks inspections findings/recommendations to closure.

6. Coordinate the planning and scheduling of contract inspection companies.

7. Interfaces with a diverse group of customers and serves as a communication link between various departments for MI issues including operations, maintenance, project management, and purchasing on MI initiatives, issues, and projects to drive improved Mechanical Integrity performance.

8. Provides QA/QC and integrity input to stationary equipment maintenance work and new project construction and commissioning works for new projects and maintenance repairs.

9. Conducts pre-commissioning inspections of new and reconditioned vessels and tanks.

10. Work closely with corrosion engineers in the identification of active and potential corrosion mechanisms as well as their mitigation, control and monitoring requirements.

11. Participates in Root Cause Analysis investigations and/or condition assessments related to static equipment integrity incidents or near misses.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Education:

High School Diploma

Professional/Technical Knowledge:

Knowledge in corrosion control for oil and gas industry

Professional/Technical Qualifications/Licenses/Certifications:

API 510 or 570 certification

Experience:

5+ years in corrosion engineering field in the oil and gas industry

Skills & Competencies:

• Commitment to safety, including safety considerations in maintenance activities as well as continued operations.

• Able to work in OSHA permit required confined spaces, including entry and exit through manways for pressure vessels and storage tanks.  Must be able to wear personal protective equipment, including fire retardant clothing, hardhat, body harness, safety glasses, safety footwear and hearing protection.  Position does not require participation in respiratory protection program.

• A thorough technical knowledge of inspection plans, inspection techniques, performing API/CWI inspections, evaluating inspection results, developing run/repair/replace recommendations and tracking inspection findings/recommendations to closure.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multi-discipline, collaborative environment.

• Ability to evaluate inspection results and develop/articulate the rationale for recommendations.

• Experience with utilizing and managing a CMMS and IDMS program to implement a Mechanical Integrity inspection and condition monitoring program.

• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office Suite software

• Ability to directly monitor and verify contractor planning activities during Inspection/NDE/Maintenance activities regarding equipment within scope of Mechanical Integrity Program

• Strong technical knowledge of damage mechanisms in the Oil and Gas industry

• Detailed knowledge of relevant NACE/API/ASME codes

• Strong understanding of metallurgy, failure mechanisms, and corrosion issues as they pertain to the oil & gas industry

• Capable of selecting corrosion monitoring programs

• Working knowledge of protective coatings & coating processes

• Detailed knowledge of relevant inspection techniques associated with API inspection certification

• Basic knowledge of oil and gas production chemistry

• Able to work with minimal supervision

• Able to communicate well across teams and functional groups

• Ability to perform under pressure

• Strong emphasis on customer service

Recruitment Fraud
 
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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
 
•  Request personal information such as passport and bank account details at an early stage of our recruitment process.
 
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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.