Inventory Growth Engineer

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 Inventory Growth Engineer in our US Onshore Resources & Carbon Management (ORCM), Midland Basin Business Unit based in Houston, TX.

Essential Job Duties:

• Work with multi-disciplinary teams to identify and evaluate well inventory improvement opportunities in the Permian Resources, Midland Basin portfolio
• Frame multiple trades, sales, and/or development scenarios and calculate associated economics, reserves, and potential risk in production and cash flow
• Collaborate with the Appraisal, Development, Geology, and Well Analysis and Design groups to understand resource potential in a given asset
• Initiate and/or support evaluation of acreage trades, sales, and purchases to improve Oxy's ownership positions
• Responsible for economic evaluations of non-operated projects
• Understand competitor activity, development plans, and technical strategies around Midland Basin assets
• Identify opportunities for data trades and well trials to improve subsurface understanding and increase well economics

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Engineering discipline

Experience:

5+ years of related experience

Skills/Competencies:

• Experience working in the Permian Basin, Midland Basin preferred
• Strong communication skills (verbal/written/listening/presentation)
• Skillful in economic software packages (PEEP/Enersight/Aries/Mosaic)
• Understanding of a variety of types of land/lease requirements and details
• Understanding of typical oil and gas deal structures
• Exceptional understanding of economics, economic drivers, and business acumen
• Exceptional integration, communication, and decision-making skills
• Understanding of unconventional reservoir engineering workflows
• General understanding of reserves booking in unconventional reservoirs
• Entrepreneurial drive and risk tolerance
• Multi-tasking and problem solving with ability to analyze and recommend solutions on projects with a high degree of uncertainty
• Ability to interact effectively with team members, other departments, and working interest partners
• Basic understanding of well construction and surface facilities
• Basic understanding of artificial lift systems and operations

Occidental is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. 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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