Lab Analyst (DAC-Stratos)

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.

As the Lab Analyst at our Direct Air Capture facility in Ector County, TX you will:

• Maintain protection of the environment and the health and safety of our employees, customers, and the communities in which we operate and/or transport our products, as our highest priority

• Perform routine analyses, including control samples and calibration checks, without supervision

• Provide laboratory support including (but not limited to): preparation of equipment and reagents, storage of samples, packaging and shipping samples, stockroom/supplies, sampling, and instrument and method maintenance

• Troubleshoot, repair, and adjust instruments and methods, coordinating with instrument service representatives when necessary

• Maintain analytical data and Lab operating statistical record, to support plant operations and customer specification requirements

• Analyze & document raw materials, in-process and finished products in accordance with Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures

• Assure that the plant is furnished with sample analysis for process control decisions and technical studies in a timely, accurate manner

• Be thoroughly familiar with and able to operate instrumentation such as analytical balances, automatic titrators, ICP, particle size distribution analyzer, ion chromatograph (IC), and gas chromatographs

• Participate in learning and incorporating new technologies into the laboratory processes as directed by management

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Chemistry or related field, two year Lab Tech program or equivalent education with a minimum 2 years of college chemistry and 1 year of college math or equivalent work experience

• Must be knowledgeable in analytical methods and functions and be able to perform mathematical calculations

• Must be able to work, overtime, weekends, callouts, and holidays as necessary

• High proficiency in Microsoft applications (such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to read, write and speak in English

• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team

• Must possess valid driver's license

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs, climb ladders and stairs

• Walking, bending, stooping is required

• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment including the use of a respirator and be able to respond to visual and audible alarms

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. All Oxy job postings and offers will require a completed application through our company website.

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.

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.