Leader Construction

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Oxy is an international energy company with assets primarily in the United States, the Middle East and North Africa. We are one of the largest oil and gas 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.
Occidental 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. Our greatest asset has been, and will continue to be, our people. We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to fill the position of Construction Leader for our Delaware Basin – TX located in Kermit or Midland, TX.
The Construction Leader will lead a team of Construction Specialists in the successful execution of the development capital program for Delaware Basin TX. 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 responsibilities.
Responsibilities Supervises team members and manages programs such as 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.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 management.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 Facilities and 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.Assists Construction Specialists in selecting proper Roustabout, Pipeline and General Construction contract crews to efficiently execute construction activities of assigned facilities projects.Provides input to develop Facility and construction team standards and practices.Understands production equipment, materials and design that best support project.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.Provides HES leadership and enforces policy compliance.Identifies obstacles that may impact project execution and support mitigating processes.Qualifications High school or equivalent education is required.Candidate should have at least 5-10 years of construction experience.Knowledgeable in Oil and Gas Construction Industry Standards and best practices.Familiar with basic Project Management Principles and techniques.Understanding of industry welding requirements and procedures as well as 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 and Outlook) and general IT use.Valid driver's license and excellent driving record are required.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, 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.Awareness training for Welding procedures, inspections and NDE.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.This position may be eligible for relocation.
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