Surface Planning Engineer

Occidental Petroleum Corporation; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Occidental Petroleum Corporation in Houston seeks a Facilities Surface Planning Engineer to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and translate facility development strategies into actionable execution plans. You will ensure readiness for new drills in the Permian Basin and optimize facility routing through data-driven scenario analysis.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and 3 years of upstream oil and gas experience, with strong MS Office and PM skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is required.
• Minimum 3 years of Upstream Oil and Gas experience.
• MS Office proficiency (PowerPoint, Excel) and project management skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to translate facility development strategies into actionable plans.
• Identify and plan production facility locations, pipelines, and routing with scenario analysis.
• Present final plans to Land & Regulatory, F&C, Power, Electric, Production, and Construction teams.
• Coordinate base well consolidation projects to optimize capital expenditure.
• Manage multiple projects across the Permian Basin and ensure readiness for new drills.

Skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Communication

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

ArcGIS

Google Earth

SQL

C++

MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel)

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.

Roles and Responsibilities

The Facilities Surface Planning Engineer will be responsible for coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to bring facilities development strategies into an actionable plan for the execution team to ensure operational readiness in the Permian Basin Work with Development Teams per Business Units to optimize facilities routing and placement utilizing scenario analysis Identifying and planning production facility locations, compressor stations, frac ponds, pipelines, new roads, power line routing and incorporating results into model interpretations for recommendations Present finalized plan to internal stakeholders including but not limited to Land & Regulatory, F&C, Power, Electric, Fiber, Production, and Construction teams. Conduct review of facility location and infrastructure routing strategy with field personnel, land, regulatory and government agencies Coordinate with Development and Asset Production teams regarding base well consolidation projects in order to optimize capital expenditure within ongoing development areas The Facilities Surface Planning Engineer will be tasked with working on multiple projects at once across the Permian Basin based on business needs and activity established by the Drilling Rig Schedule and Business Plan outlooks The Engineer will be responsible for keeping projects moving forward by resolving obstacles and facilitating the readiness of Oil and Gas infrastructure for all new drills in their area of responsibility.

Education/Skills

Bachelor’s Degree, Engineering 3 years of Upstream Oil and Gas Experience Skilled in MS Office Suite (Powerpoint,Excel,etc) Project management oriented and have the ability to prioritize tasks while meeting deadlines Team oriented, have interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly to multidisciplinary teams Optional – Experience with mapping software such as ArcGIS and Google Earth Optional – Experience with programming languages (C++,SQL,etc)

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.

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.