Leader Construction
Company: Occidental Petroleum
Location: Carlsbad
Posted on: May 28, 2023
Job Description:
Leader Construction - 00030276 Occidental is an international
energy company with assets primarily in the United States, Middle
East and North Africa. We are one of the largest oil producers in
the U.S., including a leading producer in the Permian and DJ
basins, and offshore Gulf of Mexico. Our midstream and marketing
segment provides flow assurance and maximizes the value of our oil
and gas. Our chemical subsidiary OxyChem manufactures the building
blocks for life-enhancing products. Our Oxy Low Carbon Ventures
subsidiary is advancing leading-edge technologies and business
solutions that economically grow our business while reducing
emissions. We are committed to using our global leadership in
carbon management to advance a lower-carbon world. Visit oxy.com
for more information. Our greatest asset has been, and will
continue to be, our people. Oxy's Facilities and Construction Team
is looking for an experienced and motivated individual to fill the
position of -Construction Lead - Delaware Basin NM -based in
Carlsbad, NM. The F&C Construction Lead NM will lead a team of
Construction Specialists in the successful execution of the
development capital program for Delaware basin in New Mexico. They
will work closely with the F&C Development Execution Facilities
Engineering team along with the Asset Operations Teams. This role
will coordinate the execution of construction activities from start
through commissioning on upstream surface production facilities
supporting production fluids (oil, water, gas) from wellhead
through sales. The team's responsibilities will include executing
procurement & construction activities to provide working facilities
on-time and on-budget in accordance with corporate HES and industry
best practices, policies, and procedures. The successful candidate
for this position will be responsible for, but not limited to, the
following job duties: -
- Supervises team members and manages programs such as goal
setting, performance management, compensation planning and
development/training. -
- Ensures that all facilities projects have appropriate dedicated
construction manpower. Assigns construction staff to projects.
Works with the engineering, operations, automation, and electrical
organizations to ensure projects are executed optimally.
- Works closely with the construction manager and other
construction leads to level resources and to keep a similar
approach to projects.
- Evaluates and recommends construction contractors in support of
facilities construction.
- Assists construction specialists in selecting proper
roustabout, pipeline, and general construction contract crews to
efficiently execute construction activities of assigned facilities
projects.
- Establishes standard practices and SOP's that construction
specialists will utilize.
- In conjunction with the facilities and construction leadership
team, accountable for overall facilities cost, schedule, safety,
and environmental performance.
- Promotes and encourages appropriate risk.
- Participates in facility design/construction reviews.
- Monitors and takes an active role in ensuring all employees
receive appropriate training relative to technical knowledge,
safety, and compliance.
- Accountable for knowing and complying with all applicable
regulations and company HES training requirement and policies.
- Provides relief for the construction manager during their
absence.
- Utilizes benchmarks to assess facilities construction
performance, identifies strengths and weaknesses, and establishes
goals.
- Encourages and rewards continuous improvement and proper
application of technology and best practices.
- Provides input to develop facility and construction team
standards and practices.
- Understands production equipment, materials, and design that
best support projects.
- Manages project schedule, resources, and enforces product or
service quality and compliance to design specifications and
operating procedures.
- Tracks costs with onsite procured items and/or services
required for project activities and reports timely and accurately
to designated leadership and facilities engineering.
- Provides HES leadership and enforces policy compliance.
- Identifies obstacles that may impact project execution and
support mitigating processes.
- Consults on, reviews, critiques, and approves facilities cost
estimates and schedules prepared by the facilities engineers.
- Leads and/or participates in incident investigations when
appropriate. Education:
- High school or equivalent education is required.
Professional/Technical Knowledge:
- Knowledgeable in oil and gas construction industry standards
and best practices
- Familiar with basic project management principles and
techniques Professional / Technical
Qualifications/Licenses/Certifications:
- Understanding of industry welding requirements and procedures
as well as inspection and non-destruction evaluation (NDE)
methodologies; certified welding inspector (preferred)
- Understanding of NACE requirements
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office suite (MS Project, MS Word,
MS Excel, Outlook and Teams) and general IT use
- Valid driver's license and excellent driving record are
required. Experience:
- Candidate should have at least 5 -10 years of construction
experience.
- Direct experience with maintenance, operation and/or
construction for upstream oil and gas production pipeline
facilities
- Experience in rotating equipment (pumps, compressors, VRUs):
materials, design, installation, estimation, and operation
- Experience with surface production equipment (vessels, tanks,
headers): materials, design, installation, estimation, and
operation
- Familiar with civil construction activities and associated
permits
- Demonstrated construction management skills including material
& labor planning, cost & schedule estimating, contracting, cost &
progress tracking and management, documentation, post appraisal and
process improvement.
- Knowledge of pipeline: materials, pressure drop calculations,
design, installation, and estimation.
- High proficiency using construction drawings, survey drawings,
and installation specifications; able to interpret and create as
required.
- Basic understanding of automation and electrical design
principles
- Demonstrated high level of effectiveness working in a
collaborative teamwork environment.
- Fundamental understanding of MOCs, HAZOPs and PSSRs
- Extensive expertise in HES/OSHA safe work systems.
- Expertise of construction specifications, codes, and
practices.
- Ability to develop/review lifting plans for critical lifts
- Familiar knowledge of material handling/staging principles and
techniques
- Ability to evaluate manpower loading plans
- Ability to manage construction contractors effectively and
efficiently
- Ability to understand and enforce the requirements of
construction contract documents
- Possesses sound communication skills and basic decision-making
ability in support of team/project goals Occidental is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, age, marital status, political preference,
sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected
veteran status, or disability status.
Keywords: Occidental Petroleum, San Diego , Leader Construction, Professions , Carlsbad, California
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