Advisor Mech Integrity Spec

Occidental Petroleum•Midland, TX

About The Position

This position executes elements of the ORCM Mechanical Integrity Program, including commissioning inspections for new equipment, equipment and piping condition assessments, equipment inspections, repair-plan development, and quality assurance for equipment repairs and fabrication. The program covers stationary surface equipment such as pressure vessels, storage tanks, piping, and pipelines. The position is field-based and supports Oxy’s Delaware, Midland Basin, EOR, and Rockies operating areas. The role facilitates mechanical integrity activities for Permian Resources and facilities, supports compliance with applicable regulatory and corporate requirements, and helps implement and manage the Maximo computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and inspection data management system (IDMS). It coordinates inspection contractors, evaluates findings, recommends whether equipment should run, be repaired, or be replaced, and tracks recommendations through closure. The position also provides integrity and quality assurance input for maintenance and construction projects, works with corrosion engineers, and participates in root-cause investigations and condition assessments involving static equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma.
API 510 or API 570 certification.
At least 5 years of experience in corrosion engineering in the oil and gas industry.
Knowledge of corrosion control in the oil and gas industry.
Commitment to safety, including safety considerations during maintenance activities and continued operations.
Ability to work in OSHA permit-required confined spaces, including entering and exiting pressure vessels and storage tanks through manways.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including fire-retardant clothing, a hardhat, body harness, safety glasses, safety footwear, and hearing protection. The position does not require participation in a respiratory protection program.
Thorough technical knowledge of inspection plans and techniques, API/CWI inspections, evaluation of inspection results, run/repair/replace recommendations, and tracking findings and recommendations to closure.
Ability to evaluate inspection results and explain the rationale for recommendations.
Experience using and managing CMMS and IDMS programs for mechanical integrity inspection and condition-monitoring programs.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite software.
Strong technical knowledge of damage mechanisms in the oil and gas industry.
Detailed knowledge of relevant NACE, API, and ASME codes.
Strong understanding of metallurgy, failure mechanisms, and corrosion issues in the oil and gas industry.
Ability to select corrosion-monitoring programs.
Working knowledge of protective coatings and coating processes.
Detailed knowledge of inspection techniques associated with API inspection certification.
Basic knowledge of oil and gas production chemistry.
Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary, collaborative environment and with minimal supervision.
Strong communication skills across teams and functional groups.
Ability to perform under pressure.
Strong emphasis on customer service.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain mechanical integrity strategies, processes, systems, and practices that support environmental protection, employee and community safety, and regulatory and corporate requirements for Process Risk Management and Asset Integrity.
Facilitate and coordinate the overall mechanical integrity process for Permian Resources and facilities, covering piping, pipelines, pressure vessels, storage tanks, pressure relief devices, and structures.
Promote understanding of and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and OOGC Corporate MI Standards and Procedures.
Facilitate implementation and management of the Maximo computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and inspection data management system (IDMS) for ongoing activities.
Develop inspection plans, evaluate inspection results, make run/repair/replace recommendations, participate in engineering assessments, and track inspection findings and recommendations to closure.
Coordinate planning and scheduling for contract inspection companies.
Coordinate with operations, maintenance, project management, purchasing, and other departments on mechanical integrity initiatives, issues, and projects.
Provide quality assurance/quality control and integrity input for stationary-equipment maintenance, new project construction and commissioning, and maintenance repairs.
Conduct pre-commissioning inspections of new and reconditioned vessels and tanks.
Work with corrosion engineers to identify active and potential corrosion mechanisms and determine mitigation, control, and monitoring requirements.
Participate in root-cause analysis investigations and condition assessments related to static-equipment integrity incidents or near misses.
Monitor and verify contractor planning activities during inspection, nondestructive examination (NDE), and maintenance activities involving equipment within the Mechanical Integrity Program scope.