Drilling Engineer

Company: Oxy
Location: Midland
Posted on: January 27, 2025

Job Description:

OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION RECRUITMENT PRIVACY STATEMENTThanks for visiting the careers section of oxy.com and your interest in Occidental Petroleum Corporation's (collectively, "Oxy") job offerings.We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to fill the position of Drilling Engineer in our US Onshore Resources & Carbon Management (ORCM), Midland Business Unit based in Stanton, TX.

• This Drilling Engineer is responsible for providing engineering, operations, regulatory and supply chain management support for all appraisal and development well work. The work is to be conducted in a safe, legal, and environmentally responsible and effective manner.
• Responsible for drilling procedures and associated well cost estimates for assigned wells.
• Identifies and evaluates appropriate offset wells. Leads internal well design reviews and risk assessments for assigned wells.
• Develops well designs and confirms pore pressure/fracture gradient predictions.
• Documents all well design changes using MOC process.
• Provides technical support on daily drilling operations and is the primary contact for field engineering issues.
• Provides full time engineering support to assigned drilling rig(s).
• Monitors daily morning report, and facilitates data error corrections and coding. Primary responsibility for well file population and management for assigned wells.
• Provides internal and external benchmarking and end of well reports. Coordinates and communicates end of well reviews. Leads the joint review with the RMT.
• Supports senior engineering staff and provides adequate relief as required during absence.
• Assists with timely procurement of material, equipment and personnel. Reviews and approves invoices for accuracy.Qualifications:
  • Bachelors Degree in Engineering discipline or equivalent
  • Minimum 2 years relevant experience
  • Risk Management skills, including knowledge of Risk Assessment and Management of Change
  • Knowledge of HESMS and applicable governmental regulations
  • Clear understanding of Drilling Hydraulics, Torque and Drag analysis.
  • Well Control Certification.Additional Desired Qualifications:
    • Analytical and problem solving capabilities
    • Written and verbal communication skills
    • Familiar with Landmark EDM Applications
    • Relocation flexibility*Relocation: This position is not eligible for relocation.Occidental does not offer sponsorship of employment-based nonimmigrant visa petitions for this role.Recruitment FraudIt has come to our attention various individuals and/or organizations are contacting people falsely pretending to recruit on behalf of Oxy. Please be aware that these recruiting scams and communications do not originate nor are they associated with our recruitment process. All Oxy job postings and offers will require a completed application through our company website.Oxy does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruiting process. We will never:--- Ask you to pay for applications, interviews, meetings, processing, training or for any other fees--- Use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an advance fee of any kind or--- Request personal information such as passport and bank account details at an early stage of our recruitment process.We recommend against responding to unsolicited business propositions or offers from people you don't know. Do not disclose your personal or financial details. If you believe you have been the victim of a recruiting scam, please contact your local police department.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.
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