Eng Staff Electrical

OXY, Inc.; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 117,600 - 161,700; Full time

Job summary

OXY, Inc. is hiring an Operational Electrical Engineer, focused on supporting field electrical infrastructure in Carlsbad, NM. Responsibilities include maintenance and optimization of electrical systems across various locations.

The role demands a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and extensive experience. A competitive salary range is offered between $117,600 and $161,700, with travel requirements of up to 200 miles and over 60% fieldwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in electrical engineering.
• At least 5 years of direct field experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive electrical engineering support for power distribution equipment.
• Collaborate in design phase for minor and major projects.
• Develop and validate protective relay programs.
• Conduct system modeling to optimize efficiency.
• Manage factory acceptance testing for electrical apparatus.

Skills

Background in commissioning electrical projects

Knowledge of power electronics and motor controls

Expertise in relay settings and programming

Communication skills

Analytical capabilities

Knowledge of electrical safety standards

Experience with large motors

Familiarity with root cause analysis

Knowledge of symmetrical components

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

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.

Operational Electrical Engineer

The Operational Electrical Engineer is responsible for providing comprehensive support for all field electrical infrastructure. Duties include operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, project support, and ongoing enhancement of electrical systems and equipment. This position may be located in Houston or Midland, TX, Denver, CO, or Carlsbad, NM.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive electrical engineering support for power distribution equipment, including start‑up and troubleshooting services across high, medium, and low voltage substations, transformers, switchgear, motor control centers, protective relays, variable frequency drives, soft starters, and motors.
• Collaborate in the design phase for both minor and major projects, performing load flow, short circuit, relay coordination, arc flash, motor start, and harmonic studies utilizing Windmil or ETAP software.
• Develop and validate protective relay programs for SEL or Multilin relays (651R/710/351/751/387/787), and oversee or assist with relay testing via current injection using Doble. Establish settings for low voltage circuit breakers and prepare protection coordination studies with ETAP or EasyPower.
• Offer expertise for solid state power electronic devices, including low and medium voltage soft starts, variable frequency drives (480V to 12.47kV), and excitation controls for large synchronous motors.
• Conduct system modeling to optimize efficiency, employing capacitor banks and voltage regulators within power distribution networks.
• Manage factory acceptance testing for low and medium voltage electrical apparatus and facilitate start‑up procedures for projects of varying scale. Review test outcomes for high and low voltage cables and motors, as well as transformer tests (CT polarity/ratio, insulation, impulse, heating, applied, and induced voltage). Assess switchgear and breaker testing, covering timing, contact resistance, and insulation performance on both low and high voltage systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• Advanced proficiency in electrical systems

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in electrical engineering
• At least 5 years of direct field experience
• Valid driver’s license

Skills & Competencies

• Extensive background in commissioning electrical projects and substations up to 230kV, as well as switchgear from 2.4kV to 24.9kV
• Knowledge of power electronics and motor controls, encompassing variable frequency drives, soft starts, and across‑the‑line starters
• Expertise in relay settings and programming for distribution feeders, transmission lines, transformers, reclosers, and motors, including proficiency programming Schweitzer relays
• Experience with large motors (exceeding 5,000 HP) and synchronous motors
• Exceptional communication skills—verbal, written, listening, and presentation
• Strong analytical capabilities with proven effectiveness in resolving highly complex issues
• Familiarity with root cause analysis related to electrical failures
• Thorough understanding of electrical safety standards as outlined in NFPA 70E
• Practical knowledge in calculating arc flash hazards using IEEE 1584 guidelines
• Skilled in load transfer and switching at voltages from 480 volts to 230,000 volts, including development of field‑ready switching procedures
• Knowledge of symmetrical components and fault analysis

Additional Information

• This position is primarily field‑based, requiring over 60% of working hours to be spent in the field. Assignments may involve travel up to 200 miles from the home location; however, it is anticipated that the employee will return home nearly every day.
• Needs ability to work efficiently without direct supervision.
• Company car will be provided for field work and daily commute.

The salary range for this position is: $117,600 – $161,700 annual.

Candidates having qualifications that exceed the minimum job requirements may receive consideration for a higher‑level role given (1) their experience, (2) additional job requirements, and/or (3) business needs.

Check out Oxy’s competitive benefit package: http://www.oxy.com/siteassets/documents/careers/oxy-employee-benefits-program-2025.pdf.

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.