Automation Project Mgr

OXY, Inc.; Kermit (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

OXY, Inc. is seeking an Automation Project Manager in Kermit, Texas, to lead automation projects in the ORCM Prod Ops Business Unit. The role involves overseeing construction and commissioning of automation systems on New Development projects.

Successful candidates will have a 2-year technical degree or equivalent, with at least 6 years of oil field experience and strong managerial skills. You will work closely with engineering and construction teams to ensure project efficiency and compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of oil and gas automation systems.
• 6+ years of oil field experience; 2+ years of managerial and project management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of automation construction and commissioning on New Development projects.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and ensure completion on schedule.
• Communicate construction and commissioning issues with automation engineering.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Project management experience

Knowledge of automation systems

Leadership abilities

Education

2-year technical degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Oxy is looking for an experienced and motivated individual to fill the position of Automation Project Manager for the ORCM Prod Ops Business Unit located in Kermit, Texas.

The Automation Project Manager will oversee all aspects of automation construction and commissioning on New Development projects, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and ensure projects are completed on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Participates in TOTS and M&C project meetings
• Ensures engineering documentation is available for automation commissioning
• Facilitates alignment and allocation of manpower resources on projects
• Aligns PLC programming integrator resources to function test and validate all automation equipment on site (devices, LOIs, switches, RTUs, etc.) as per engineering design
• Collaborates with construction teams on-site regarding IFC designs, verifies automation engineering design deliverables to site IFC, and resolves discrepancies through automation engineering
• Communicates construction and commissioning issues with automation engineering and provides red‑lined documents where applicable
• Reports on project status and ensures commissioning documents and status reports are completed
• Collaborates with all project managers on facilities and M&C projects (Mechanical and Electrical scopes of work)
• Acts as local asset representative for the Automation Team to the Production Ops Business Unit
• Creates an environment where team members make day‑to‑day decisions while providing the tools, training, and support needed to make those decisions
• Ensures the working environment is conducive to meeting Business Unit production and safety targets
• Removes roadblocks and impediments, fostering process improvements with engineering
• Ensures compliance with Oxy standards and best practices
• Identifies and communicates design challenges and offers improvement suggestions to engineering
• Identifies and improves inefficiencies of processes and control equipment
• Participates in continuous improvement teams
• Effectively engages with and utilizes resources internal and external to the business unit
• Participates in technical reviews of assets and/or new business ventures
• Participates in annual and long‑term business planning
• Participates in staffing plans to ensure adequate staffing levels to support business plans
• Participates in the recruiting, hiring, and onboarding of employees that are a good fit for the position and organization
• Assists in promoting professional and technical skill development for team members
• Assists in developing and/or managing programs, systems, and practices for maintaining and enhancing a safe, productive, and environmentally sound work environment
• Supports operations with training on automation control system functions

Requirements

Education: 2‑year technical degree or equivalent working experience.

Professional/Technical Knowledge: Advanced knowledge of oil and gas automation systems.

Experience: 6+ years of oil field experience; 2+ years of managerial experience preferred; 2+ years of project management experience preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• In‑depth experience with managing New Development oil and gas facilities/projects
• In‑depth experience with managing Maintenance and Construction projects
• Valued contributor to business analysis and planning at all levels
• Strong communication skills (verbal, written, listening, presentation)
• Problem‑solving skills with ability to analyze and recommend solutions on high‑complexity problems
• Understanding of Surface Production Equipment and process system controls
• General knowledge of Surface Team, Reservoir Team, Downhole Team, Risk/AI team, IT and HSE
• Advanced level competency in oil and gas automation systems
• Visionary for process improvement and development of new technologies
• Ability to complete staffing plans to ensure adequate staffing levels to support the business plan
• Ability to develop professional and technical skills through coaching, feedback, and training

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.