IT Expert - Power Control Systems

OC2 Occidental Chemical Corporation; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

OxyChem is seeking an IT Expert in Industrial Control Systems for the Houston, TX area. This hybrid 9/80 role focuses on AspenTech GMS implementation, system integration with SCADA/EMS/DMS, and ensuring secure, reliable power system operations across OT/IT environments.

Responsibilities include upgrades, performance analysis, data management, and collaboration with operations, IT, and cybersecurity teams to drive operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, power systems engineering, information technology, or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience with generation management systems (GMS).
• Strong knowledge of power generation operations (thermal, renewable, or cogeneration).
• Experience with real-time operational systems and OT/IT environments.
• Knowledge of system integration standards, data flows, and interfaces (APIs, OPC, messaging).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Basic knowledge ICCP.
• Understanding of IT networks.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with project management concepts.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and support AspenTech GMS solutions aligned with operational objectives and compliance.
• Lead generation scheduling, dispatch, unit commitment, and optimization for reliable power operations.
• Own system integrations between GMS and SCADA/EMS/DMS and data historians.
• Perform performance analysis, identify optimization opportunities, and deliver improvement recommendations.
• Provide expert-level troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for complex issues.
• Mentor operations and technical teams, and provide Tier 1 escalation support.

Skills

GMS experience

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

IT/OT networking

Programming languages

Project management

Microsoft Office

System integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering/CS/Power Systems IT

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

AspenTech GMS

SCADA

EMS

DMS

OPC

Job description

At OxyChem, our chemistry makes modern life possible, and it is our people who make the difference. We are a safety-first, purpose-driven team committed to innovation, environmental responsibility, and doing things the right way. If you are ready to contribute, elevate your skills, and take ownership of your career, Oxychem offers the opportunity to make a difference every day. OxyChem, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading producer of essential chemistry with operations in the U.S., Canada and Latin America. OxyChem’s products play an essential role in everyday life, supporting critical applications in water treatment, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, manufacturing, automotive, personal hygiene, and residential and commercial construction. OxyChem actively participates in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Voluntary Protection Program, underscoring our commitment to safety. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, OxyChem is a top three U.S. manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride, chlor-alkali and chlorinated organic chemicals, and calcium chloride. Visit oxychem.com for more information. In a fast-paced industry that demands precision, we create a supportive workplace where the safety and well-being of our employees are paramount. We are committed to rewarding top performers, offering very competitive pay and benefits, and providing tremendous career development opportunities. We are looking for a self-motivated individual to fill the position of IT Expert, Industrial Control System within our IT Power System group based in Houston, TX. This is a hybrid 9/80 role.

Essential Job Duties

• Architect, design, configure, implement, and support AspenTech GMS solutions, ensuring alignment with operational objectives, regulatory requirements, and long-term system strategy.
• Lead and support generation scheduling, dispatch, unit commitment, and performance optimization, enabling efficient and reliable power system operations.
• Own and drive system integrations between GMS and adjacent platforms, including SCADA, EMS, DMS, market systems, and data historians, ensuring seamless data flow across operational and business layers.
• Perform advanced system performance analysis, identify optimization opportunities, and deliver recommendations that enhance reliability, efficiency, scalability, and compliance.
• Serve as a trusted technical partner to operations, engineering, IT, and cybersecurity teams, ensuring secure, resilient, and highly available system functionality.
• Lead system upgrades, version migrations, patching, hotfix deployment, and testing, ensuring minimal operational disruption and adherence to best practices.
• Proactively improves the system’s cybersecurity posture, identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies aligned with corporate and industry security standards.
• Develop, maintain, and govern technical documentation, system architecture artifacts, operating procedures, and support playbooks.
• Provide expert-level troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning for complex system issues.
• Mentor and train operational and technical teams, driving knowledge transfer, user adoption, and operational excellence.
• Provide Tier 1 and escalation support, serving as a subject matter expert for critical incidents and high-priority operational issues.
• Lead and drive power systems projects, including system modernization initiatives, new deployments, and enterprise integration efforts.
• Support and enhance data management and integration strategies between automation systems and enterprise business platforms to enable analytics, reporting, and decision support.
• Support integration of data management between IT and OT.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science, Power Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with generation management systems. GMS.
• Strong understanding of power generation operations, including thermal, renewable, and/or Cogen assets.
• Experience with real-time operational systems and OT/IT environments.
• Knowledge of system integration standards, data flows, and interfaces (e.g., APIs, OPC, messaging).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Basic knowledge Inter Center Communication Protocol ICCP.
• A good understanding of IT networks.
• High Proficiency in Microsoft Office (such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• A fair understanding of project management concepts and methodologies
• Experience with software programming languages

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related technical field.
• Experience with AspenTech EMS, SCADA, or related energy management solutions.
• Knowledge of electricity markets, generation scheduling, and regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity practices in OT environments.
• Experience supporting 24/7 operational systems.
• Basic knowledge DCS, BPCS and OPC protocol (Open Platform Communications)

OxyChem, a producer of commodity chemicals with facilities across the United States, Canada, and Latin America, is renowned for its commitment to safety, environmental protection, customer service and sustainability. OxyChem’s chemicals are vital to quality of life, with applications in water treatment, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, commercial and residential development.