Title: Specialist HSE Ops Location: United States-Texas-Snyder Other Locations:

Description

Occidental is an international energy company with assets primarily in the United States, Middle East and North Africa. We are one of the largest oil producers in the U.S., including a leading producer in the Permian and DJ basins, and offshore 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 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 the position HSE Ops Specialist in our US Onshore Resources & Carbon Management (ORCM), HSE group at our Andrews, TX operation.

HSE Specialists are critical members of Oxy’s integrated team since the foundation of Oxy’s business. The primary objective for this position is to support and implement, occupational health, safety, and environment issues for a local operating area and/or Business Unit, integrating HSE practices and performance standards into daily operations and cross-functional teams and providing quality support and advice to the various Company Divisions for activities carried out by or on behalf of the Company.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for communicating and applying federal, state, local and company HSE policies in addition to requirements within operations.
• Develop and implement new and existing programs designed to promote improved HSE performance, annual maintenance of occupational health and technical safety programs, emergency response planning, audits, and assessments.
• Record keeping, internal and external reporting, development of written reports.
• Conduct / Lead investigations, root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Provide HSE training and support to operations field personnel.
• Ensure inspection routines are implemented for all HSE equipment in the plant and field.
• Lead/present/facilitate key health and safety topics at employee and contractor engagement forums, meetings, and roundtables.
• Champion the implementation of safe work systems within the asset, including energy isolation, hot work, confined space entry, ground disturbance, line breaking and electrical work.
• Champion safety campaigns based on HSE trends (leading/lagging KPIs) and analysis of incidents.
• Mentor/coach other team HSE professionals to increase HSE technical competency.
• Support the Contractor Management Program initiatives, including audits, field assessments, observations, and investigation review.

Qualifications

Education:

A bachelor’s degree in safety, health, environmental, fire protection, technical, scientific, or related engineering field is preferred.

Professional/Technical Knowledge:

• Demonstrates a thorough working knowledge and application of HSE principles.
• Demonstrates sound working knowledge of oil field operations.
• Demonstrates a thorough working knowledge of investigation procedures and incident reporting.
• Demonstrates a thorough working knowledge of HSE equipment standards; capable of inspecting all HSE equipment for plant and field operations.
• Demonstrates a thorough working knowledge of HSE activities including confined space entry, hot work, lock-out/tag-out, and other safe work permits.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of environmental standards.
• Provides HSE training and support for plant/field personnel in addition to third party contractors; leads safety orientations.
• Demonstrates thorough understanding of HSE policies and company programs by assisting assets or groups in implementation of the developed HSE programs and controls.
• Minimal supervision required.
• Participates in HAZOPs, PHAs, and risk assessments.
• Participates in PSSRs and MOC reviews.
• Valid driver’s license and excellent driving record.

Professional/Technical Qualifications/Licenses/Certifications:

• Obtained HSE-related certifications, such as CSP, CFPS, OHST, CHST, ASP, CSHO – Preferred.
• Demonstrated self-development activities – continued education, participation in special projects etc. – Desired.

Skills & Competencies:

• Bilingual languages – preferred (Spanish)
• Thorough knowledge of company HSE Software (Intelex, SAP)
• Prepares logical, technically supported communications, recommendations, and reports.
• Represents large asset business issues effectively with contractors, vendors, partners, and external group.
• Actively participates in local HSE professional Industry working groups (ASSP, STEPS, Safety Coalitions).
• Proven ability to mentor HSE peers.
• Subject matter expert in HSE functional programs.

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.

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.