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Occidental Petroleum Pipeline Technician in Sundown, Texas
Title: Pipeline Technician Location: United States-Texas-Sundown 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 of Pipeline Technician in our US Onshore Resources & Carbon Management (ORCM), EOR Plants Business Unit based in North Plants.
Requirements:
Responsible for installation, programming, calibration, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of pipeline automation and mechanical equipment in order to improve pipeline operation/uptime and reduce total operating costs
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· Daily operations, maintenance, reporting, and surveillance of DOT regulated transmission pipelines |
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· Calibration and maintenance of electronic gas/liquid flow measurement devices |
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· Operation and maintenance of gas analyzers |
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· Schedule, conduct, report and perform meter calibration, witnessing and sampling tests |
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· Order, receive and stock parts associated with metering and pipeline equipment |
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· Perform calculations for optimal orifice plate sizes |
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· Witness 3rd party gas/liquid calibrations and analysis |
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· Oversight of contractor activity performing covered tasks within pipeline facilities and pipeline right of ways |
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· Respond to “One-Call” notifications, mark pipelines, participate in job-walks, etc. as needed |
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· Capable of working on call rotation, call outs and over time |
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· Prepare thorough job plans, isolation plans and energy control plans for complex maintenance and construction operations performed during outages and turnarounds. |
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· Knowledge in facilities data control, PLCs, communcication, instrumentation and metering (volumetric and mass measurement) equipment |
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· Understanding of OSHA, PHMSA and RRC compliance regulations and API / ASTM Standards |
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· Use computers to operate SCADA, PI, Iconics, PGAS and FLOWCAL systems |
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· Understanding of communication including fiber optic, radio and satellite |
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· Ensure and adhere to safe work practices and procedures including, but not limited to lockout/tag out, confined space, hot work, operating procedures and pipeline regulations. |
Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or GED ; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline preferred
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Experience: 5 years of directly applicable experience with little or no supervision |
Skills and Competencies:
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· Strong personal commitment to a clean and safe work place |
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· Team player, self-starter, committed to excellence |
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· Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently |
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· Must have a valid Driver's license and an acceptable driving record |
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· Willingness to travel and/or commute to multiple job sites |
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· Willingness to work overtime, weekends, night shifts, and/or rotating shifts as needed |
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· Working knowledge of custody sales meters and test equipment |
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· Knowledge of or familiarity with AGA/GPA Gas Measurement Guidelines, DOT, BLM and COGCC Regulatory requirements |
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· Experience in advanced troubleshooting of automation and electronic pipeline equipment |
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· Experience with flow computer configuration software |
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· Certificate of completion from a relevant trade or vocational training center |
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· Strong technical and/or mechanical aptitude |
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· Proficiency in a wide variety of computer applications |
Relocation not offered.
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