Electrical Specialist II

Occidental Petroleum Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Occidental Petroleum Corporation in Texas seeks an experienced HV Electrical Specialist to join the ORCM Prod Ops Electrical group, stationed in multiple TX sites. You will oversee commissioning, installation, and preventive maintenance of high voltage systems while improving uptime and reducing costs.

The role requires strong diagnostic and repair skills, NEC/OSHA knowledge, and the ability to supervise contractors and interface with engineers. Safety and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required for entry.
• Diagnostical and repair skills for complex electrical problems.
• Ability to install, troubleshoot, and repair distribution systems.
• Understanding of electrical theory and wiring configurations.
• Familiarity with NEC and OSHA standards.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning, quality assurance, and specification of high voltage equipment.
• Installation, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair to improve uptime.
• Work to reduce total operating costs and safely guide contract work.
• Coordinate with electrical engineers and energy providers.

Skills

Diagnostic & repair skills

Electrical theory

NEC & OSHA knowledge

Supervise electrical work

Interface with engineers

Preventive maintenance

Bucket trucks operation

Computer skills

Team oriented

Education

High School diploma or GED

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.

Powerline Technician

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 HV Electrical Specialist within our ORCM Prod Ops Electrical group based in either Lubbock, Andrews, Seminole Gaines, Denver City, or Levelland Tx.

The successful candidate for this position will be responsible for the Commissioning, Quality Assurance, specification, installation, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of high voltage electrical equipment to improve field system operation/uptime and reduce total operating costs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED Diagnostic and repair skills for complex problems in Electrical distribution systems Capable of installing, troubleshooting, and repairing overhead and underground electrical distribution systems.
• Understanding of electrical theory and transformer wiring configurations.
• Knowledgeable of NEC and OSHA standards.
• Able to safely supervise electrical contract work.
• Able to effectively interface with electrical engineers and energy providers.
• Able to perform preventive maintenance on high voltage electrical equipment.
• Able to proficiently and safely operate bucket trucks as well as other powerline equipment.
• Good computer skills.
• Team oriented, flexible, and able to work with minimal supervision.

Additional Desired Qualifications

• Minimum Journeyman lineman license or equivalent work experience
• 3-5 years oilfield experience preferred, with a responsible attitude for personal safety and the safety of co-workers, contractors & the public
• Electrically qualified per OSHA 1910.269 up to 14.4KV

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?

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.