Control System Advisor

Occidental Petroleum • The Woodlands, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Oxy produces , markets and transports oil and natural gas to maximize value and provide resources fundamental to life. The company leverages its global leadership in carbon management to advance lower-carbon technologies and products. Headquartered in Houston, Oxy primarily operates in the United States, Middle East and North Africa. To learn more, visit Oxy Oxy 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. This role will be part of the Gulf of America Maintenance team specifically supporting Automation from The Woodlands, TX office. Alarm Management and J5 Bypass Reporting Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day administration, monitoring, and reporting of alarm systems and control system bypasses. The position works closely with Operations, Automation Engineering, and OT to manage nuisance alarms, monitor active bypasses, and maintain high‑quality alarm performance metrics.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 + years of experience with Alarm Management in an industrial or process control environment.
• Hands‑on experience with J5 , control system bypass tracking, or similar operational tools.
• Familiarity with ISA‑18.2 alarm management standards and best practices
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with attention to detail
• Experience supporting offshore oil & gas operations
• Working knowledge of control systems

Responsibilities

• Administer and support the site or asset Alarm Management Program in accordance with ISA‑18.2 standards.
• Monitor daily alarm performance, including alarm rates, standing alarms, alarm floods, and nuisance alarms.
• Support alarm rationalization activities, documentation updates, and philosophy alignment
• Own daily J5 bypass monitoring and reporting, including AM/PM shift handover logs
• Ensure bypass events are properly categorized, commented, approved, and entered timely in J5
• Investigate discrepancies between J5, HMI, and alarm databases (e.g., PSI) and resolve or escalate as needed.
• Serve as a subject‑matter expert for alarm and bypass management processes
• Support Operations during abnormal situations by providing alarm and bypass insight
• Assist with training, guidance, and documentation related to alarm and bypass processes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED