Environmental Advisor

Description

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.

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 Environmental Advisor in our US Onshore Resources & Carbon Management (ORCM) Environmental Waste & Water Team based in Midland, Texas.

The Environmental Advisor will be responsible for supporting and implementing environmental programs and obligations for a local operating area and/or Business Unit.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develops programs and systems to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local reporting requirements that are applicable to oil & gas operations.

• Interprets environmental regulations and formulates compliance strategies consistent with Oxy policy.

• Provides assistance, training, and communication to business unit personnel and management to aid in achieving compliance goals.

• Ensures all environmental permits, licenses, variances, etc., necessary for construction and operation of facilities are obtained and properly maintained.

• Assists personnel in understanding and complying with applicable environmental laws, rules and regulations.

• Coordinates compliance inspections and responses to governmental inquiries.

• Provides necessary data and reports to regulatory agencies in a complete and timely manner.

• Maintains environmental records per regulatory, corporate, and legal requirements.

• Participates in advocacy for legislative and regulatory change. 

Qualifications

Required Knowledge Skills and Competencies:

• Knowledge and experience with managing environmental projects related to waste disposal, water resources, Spill Prevention Countermeasure & Control (SPCC), NORM, pits, low carbon ventures, and Potable Water Systems.

• Familiar with mapping systems such as Google Earth, ArcGIS, and ability to interpret and translate site specific data to project related tasks.

• Strong ability to read, comprehend, interpret, and consistently apply applicable rules and regulations as outlined by governing bodies such as the RRC, TCEQ, NMED, NMOCD, EPA and NRC.

• Ability to accurately generate and submit regulatory documents with high levels of accuracy and timeliness.

• Experience with due diligence process, (Phase I and Phase II), for purchases and divestitures, and ability to assess and convey site specific environmental risk to others.

• Well–developed verbal and written communication skills, problem analysis skills, and technical translation skills; strong public speaking and presentation skills.

• Strong math, science and computer skills;

• Manage multiple projects concurrently and adjust quickly to changes in priorities.

• Ability to effectively interact and communicate with all levels of the organization, regulatory bodies, contractors, and landowners.

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in environmental engineering, environmental science, geology, biology, chemistry, soil science, or a technical and scientific related discipline.

Licenses:
Valid driver’s license with no restriction that would prohibit driving a company vehicle.

Travel Requirements:
Amount of travel could be 10-50% of time.

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.

Recruitment Fraud

It 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.

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.

Job

 – Environmental

Primary Location

 – United States-Texas-Midland

Organization

 – DOMESTIC

Schedule

 – Full-time