Project Engineer - LPVCM

Occidental Petroleum Corporation; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Occidental Petroleum Corporation is seeking a Project Engineer for its location in La Porte, Texas. This role is crucial for managing and executing capital projects ensuring safety, environmental protection, and compliance with regulations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, 5+ years of experience in project engineering and must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of job-related experience
• 3+ years of project engineering experience
• Ability to lift 40 lbs and wear personal protective equipment

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute capital projects ensuring safety and compliance
• Develop and control project scopes, costs and schedules
• Communicate design and technical issues effectively

Skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Access

SAP

Microsoft Project

Job description

## Project Engineer - LPVCMApplylocations: LaPorte, Texastime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR109476At 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 an experienced and self-motivated individual to fill the position of **Project Engineer** with our LPVCM Plant located in **La Porte, Texas**.**Essential Job Duties:*** Maintains protection of the environment and the health and safety of our employees, customers, and the communities in which we operate and transport our products, as our highest priority.* Develops and executes capital projects with direct plant Planner and Capital Supervisor to deliver safe, timely, and economical completion. In-house and external design/engineering support is available, as needed. + Acts as the liaison with engineering, operations, and maintenance + Develops and manages project scopes, including technical solutions to meet business objectives + Estimates and controls costs + Develops and controls project schedules + Determines applicable OxyChem and regulatory policies and procedures and assures project compliance + Provides detailed functional engineering, as needed, on assigned projects + Defines and coordinates the work of engineering disciplines, both in-house and contract + Reviews and approves drawings including flow sheets, isometrics, P&IDs, layout drawings, and vendor submittals + Prepares procedures, specifications, and bid packages + Specifies, requisitions, and expedites materials and equipment + Coordinates execution plan with plant Planner + Coordinates installation with Construction Supervision and turn-over to operations + Performs or oversees other activities as needed for successful project execution.* Responsible for project management including, but not limited to, routine project updating and forecasting, project cost controlling, project schedule adherence, project change management, maintaining project documentation and the project database, and project close-out and archiving.* Communicates the design and technical issues to technical and non-technical functions through reports, memos, design documents, and presentations, in a manner that is concise, factual, and effective.**Qualifications:*** Bachelor's degree in engineering required* 5 or more years of job-related experience* 3+ years of project engineering experience* Must be capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously, ranging in size from $50M to $5MM.* Must be able to develop effective working relationships with project sponsors, government agencies, outside engineering, construction and equipment supply firms.* Persistent in achieving objectives despite obstacles and setbacks.* Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team.* Ability to work weekends, holidays and respond to callouts on a non-routine basis.* Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.* Ability to read, write, and speak in English.* Physical requirements – Must be able to lift 40 lbs., climb ladders and stairs. Walking, bending, stooping is required. Must be able to wear personal protective equipment including the use of a respirator. Must be able to respond to visual and audible alarms.**Preferred Qualifications:*** 5+ years of project engineering experience in chemical or petro-chemical industry.* Ten or more years of industry experience.* Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.* Microsoft Access, Microsoft Project, and SAP experience.* Field experience with installation of chemical plant equipment.