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Electrical Specialist II

Occidental Petroleum
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Denver City, TX· about 1 month ago

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Electrical Specialist II

Location: Denver City, Texas

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Oxy producesmarkets 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.

 

We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to fill the position of Electrical Tech within our Permian EOR group. 

 

This position will be in Denver City, Texas, Wasson Plant. 

 

Primary Purpose:  

The successful candidate for this position will be responsible for the troubleshooting, installation, programming, calibration, preventive maintenance, process understanding and repair of electrical equipment and electric distribution systems in order to improve plant system operation/uptime and reduce total operating costs.  

 

Roles and Responsibilities: 

1. Expert in the Fundamentals of electricity and electronics as related to the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical equipment, electronic solid state devices, circuits, wiring, and equipment in industrial stations and plants.  

2. Participate in an electrical safety program.  

3. Participates in Risk Assessments as part of Integrated Safe System Of Work / Permit to Work preparation 

4. Assist staff with information regarding electrical systems within the plant and off-site locations.   

5. Troubleshoot and repair 110 through 480-voltage alternating current and DC equipment. Also 5 kv and 15 kv equipment 

6. Obtain measurements and readings using electrical and mechanical testing instruments, including digital multi meters, meggers, amp meters, ohm meters, and phase rotation meters.  

7. Coordinate maintenance work with other sections, contractors, and engineers; estimate time, materials, and equipment required for repairs; examine various electrical systems and make recommendations for new equipment, repairs, and modifications.  

8. Perform a variety of other maintenance tasks, such as electrical preventative maintenance, tagout/lock-out, disconnecting and removing motors, and responding to emergencies.  

9. Maintain records of maintenance and repair work; prepare reports, documentation, and correspondence.  

10. Perform pipe bending and installation of electrical conduit, equipment, feeders, branch circuits, motors, and lighting.  

11. Fault-finding and repair of systems and equipment 

12. Inspect electrical installations to determine maintenance requirements and procedures.  

13. Draw and read electrical and mechanical schematics, blueprints, and/or diagrams.  

14. Test and maintain electric motors, variable frequency drives, alarms, and control systems to ensure proper working condition.   

15. Oversee electrical projects and major upgrades 

 

Qualifications:  

  • High School diploma, GED or equivalent experience 

  • 4+ years oilfield and/or electrical and electric distribution systems experience, with a responsible attitude for personal safety and the safety of co-workers, contractors & the public  

  • Demonstrated self-starter with the drive and ability to learn quickly, as well as the initiative to challenge the status quo 

  • Team-oriented; excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills, with the ability to interact effectively with team members and other groups, such as electrical engineers and energy providers 

  • Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision 

  • Excellent time management skills, multi-tasking and prioritization abilities 

  • Excellent analytical and problem solving capabilities, including diagnostic and repair skills for complex problems in electrical distribution systems and protection 

  • Proficient at reading electrical schematics and using all test equipment associated with troubleshooting electrical equipment and electric distribution systems 

  • Demonstrated knowledge of installing, troubleshooting, and repairing switchboard control panels and components, motor circuits, building and lighting circuits, and control/relaying circuits 

  • Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical/micro-processor relay logic and ladder logic as well as programming simple ladder logic programs 

  • Capable of safely supervising electrical contractor work for distribution and transmission line work and troubleshooting wide voltage range of equipment 

  • Able to perform preventive maintenance on electrical equipment such as switchgear, breakers, etc. 

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing 

  • Capable of managing and maintaining invoices/billing, with an acute attention to detail 

  • Good computer skills and networking knowledge; proficient in MS Office software suite 

  • Valid driver’s license and excellent driving record 

  • Knowledgeable of NEC and OSHA standards 

Additional Desired Qualifications: 

  • Journeyman’s license 

  • Department of Labor (DOL) Apprenticeship Program 

  • Excellent leadership, management, and mentor abilities 

 

  • Relocation: This position is not eligible for relocation. 

 

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 dont 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.


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.

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