Electrical Specialist

Occidental Petroleum Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Occidental Petroleum Corporation is seeking an Electrical Specialist based in Seminole, Texas. The role focuses on field QA/QC inspections of electrical installations, testing, and ensuring work meets drawings, specs, and safety standards.

You will work with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, HSE, and contractors to uphold quality and reliability. Qualified candidates will have a strong electrical background, 10+ years in industrial settings, and proficiency with NEC/NFPA 70E and OSHA

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 10+ years of industrial electrical experience.
• Knowledge of industrial electrical systems, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E and OSHA electrical requirements.
• Experience interpreting electrical drawings and panel schedules.
• Ability to travel to field locations and meet physical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform field QA/QC inspections of electrical installations, maintenance work, repairs, upgrades, and construction activities.
• Verify electrical work conforms to drawings, specs, codes, and company standards.
• Inspect equipment: MCCs, switchgear, panels, transformers, generators, UPS systems.
• Witness electrical testing: continuity, insulation resistance, grounding, functional tests.
• Maintain inspection records, photos, and reports; participate in job planning and hazard analyses.

Skills

Electrical QA/QC

Field inspection

Electrical codes

VFDs & motors

One-line diagrams

Safety practices

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

MS Office

Job description

Oxy produces, markets 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 Specialist in our ORCM Production Operations Business Unit. The position will be based in Seminole, Texas. The successful candidate will have a strong electrical background, sound safety judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Project Management, HSE, and third-party contractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform field QA/QC inspections of electrical installations, maintenance work, repairs, upgrades, and construction activities.
• Verify electrical work conforms to approved drawings, one-line diagrams, specifications, scopes of work, company standards, and applicable codes and regulations.
• Inspect electrical equipment and installations, including, as applicable: Motor control centers, switchgear, panels, transformers, generators, and UPS systems.
• Motors, VFDs, starters, disconnects, breakers, relays, and control systems.
• Cable trays, conduit, cable terminations, grounding and bonding systems.
• Lighting, receptacles, heat trace, hazardous-area equipment, and instrumentation interfaces.
• Review contractor work packages, inspection and test plans, commissioning checklists, turnover packages, redlines, test reports, and quality documentation.
• Witness and document electrical testing activities, including continuity, insulation resistance/megger, grounding, functional testing, loop checks, motor rotation checks, and equipment startup/commissioning support.
• Identify nonconforming work, document deficiencies, issue punch-list items, and verify corrective actions are completed before closeout.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, photographs, checklists, reports, and supporting documentation.
• Participate in pre-job planning, job hazard analyses, field walkthroughs, constructability reviews, and project meetings.
• Support development and improvement of electrical QA/QC procedures, inspection checklists, and quality standards.
• Verify that electrical work is performed in accordance with electrical safe-work practices, lockout/tagout requirements, PPE requirements, and applicable energized-work controls.
• Communicate quality concerns, safety concerns, schedule risks, and recurring workmanship issues to supervisors and project stakeholders.
• Support root-cause reviews of recurring failures, installation defects, equipment issues, or contractor quality concerns.
• Assist with evaluation of contractor performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Promote a culture of quality, accountability, continuous improvement, and stop-work authority.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• [10+] years of industrial electrical, electrical construction, electrical maintenance, commissioning, inspection, or related experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of industrial electrical systems, installation practices, troubleshooting, and maintenance requirements.
• Working knowledge of applicable electrical codes and standards, which may include National Electrical Code (NEC).
• NFPA 70E electrical safety requirements.
• OSHA electrical requirements.
• NEMA, IEEE, API, and/or company electrical standards, as applicable.
• Experience interpreting electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, panel schedules, loop drawings, and equipment documentation.
• Familiarity with electrical testing methods and documentation requirements.
• Ability to identify workmanship issues, nonconforming installations, and potential electrical safety hazards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and electronic document-management systems.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to field locations, as required.
• Ability to meet job‑related physical requirements, including working outdoors, climbing stairs/ladders, walking uneven terrain, and wearing required PPE.

Preferred Qualifications

• Journeyman Electrician license, Master Electrician license, or equivalent electrical trade qualification.
• Experience in oil and gas, energy, chemical processing, utilities, manufacturing, pipeline, midstream, or other industrial environments.
• Experience with medium‑voltage systems, hazardous‑area classifications, VFDs, PLCs, instrumentation, controls, or automation systems.
• Electrical inspection, commissioning, construction‑management.
• Knowledge of NEC Codes Recommended Practices and industry construction/commissioning standards.
• Experience working with EPC contractors, electrical contractors, project teams, and commissioning groups.
• Familiarity with computerized maintenance-management systems, quality‑management systems, or project‑document control tools.

Core Competencies

• Safety Leadership: Consistently applies electrical safe-work practices and intervenes when unsafe conditions are identified.
• Attention to Detail: Thoroughly reviews work quality, documentation, and installation requirements.
• Technical Judgment: Understands electrical systems and can recognize deficiencies, risks, and required corrective actions.
• Communication: Clearly documents findings and works constructively with employees, contractors, and leadership.
• Problem Solving: Identifies root causes, evaluates practical solutions, and follows issues through resolution.
• Accountability: Takes ownership of inspection quality, documentation accuracy, and timely follow-up.
• Collaboration: Works effectively across Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, HSE, and contractor organizations.

Working Conditions

Work may be performed in office, shop, plant, construction, and field environments. Frequent travel to company facilities, project locations, and remote work sites may be required. Position may require work during non-standard hours, including overtime, weekends, shutdowns, turnarounds, or emergency‑response situations. Must be able to work in varying weather conditions and industrial operating environments. Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment, including flame‑resistant clothing, hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and fall‑protection equipment where required.

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.

Oxy has bold ambitions to achieve net zero and help others do the same. To get there, we’ll need great minds ready to unleash big ideas, strong leaders ready to inspire and team players ready to make it happen. Does this sound like you? Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match.

Oxy produces energy and essential products to sustain and improve life on our planet. Our experienced teams, located in the United States, Middle East and Africa, are committed to safe and efficient operations and products, and to reducing our carbon footprint and helping others do the same. We are busy developing the big ideas and broad solutions we will need to achieve net zero. Every day, we get closer. And we won’t stop until we’re there.