Automation Project Mgr

Occidental Petroleum Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CEU Carbon Engineering ULC is seeking an experienced Automation Project Manager to oversee automation construction and commissioning for new development projects in Kermit, Texas. This role requires advanced knowledge of oil and gas automation systems, with 6+ years of industry experience expected.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing multiple projects and ensuring that engineering documentation is available, while coordinating with construction teams to resolve discrepancies.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of oil field experience with managerial experience preferred.
• Experience managing New Development oil and gas facilities/projects.
• Advanced level competency in oil and gas automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of automation construction and commissioning on projects.
• Ensure engineering documentation is available for automation commissioning.
• Collaborate with construction teams on designs and verify engineering deliverables.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of oil and gas automation systems

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Visionary for process improvement

Education

2-year technical degree or equivalent working experience

Job description

Oxy is a leading global oil and gas company committed to innovation and sustainable operations. We are looking for an experienced Automation Project Manager to join our ORCM Production Operations Business Unit in Kermit, Texas. The Automation Project Manager will oversee all aspects of automation construction and commissioning on new development projects and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Participates in TOTS and M&C project meetings
• Ensures engineering documentation is available for automation commissioning
• Facilitate alignment and allocation of manpower resources on projects
• Align 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)
• Local Asset representative for Automation Team to Production Ops Business Unit
• Creates an environment where team members make day‑to‑day decisions while providing tools, training, and support
• Ensures working environment is conducive to meeting Business Unit’s production and safety targets
• Removes roadblocks and impediments, fosters 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 enhances 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 level to support business plans
• Recruit, hire and onboard employees that are a good fit for the position and organization
• Assists in promoting development of team members’ professional and technical skills
• 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

Required Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Competencies

• 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 managerial experience preferred; 2+ years project management experience preferred
• 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 problems of high complexity
• Understanding of surface production equipment and process system controls
• General knowledge of surface, reservoir, downhole, risk/AI, IT, and HSE teams
• 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.