Senior Planning Engineer

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.

Primary Purpose
The Senior Planning Engineer will be responsible for impactful business recommendations through the analysis of development projects, operational forecasts, and business opportunities. The position will provide the successful candidate excellent experience across the breadth of Gulf of Mexico development and operational activities.

Roles and Responsibilities
* Coordinate closely with all stakeholders to efficiently prepare and analyze development plans, AFE submittals, annual budget forecasts, and other production, cost and cash flow forecasts
* Provide recommendations to optimize development plans and project schedules
* Provide required project economic support to Asset Development, Facilities, and Operations
* Ensure risks and associated variables are identified, assessed, and highlighted in proposals, highlighting critical activities and constraints to Management
* Support the annual budget and monthly outlook processes
* Drive continuous improvement and increased efficiency in planning related activities
* Coordinate with Finance for financial reporting requirements
* Carry out other planning related deliverables as instructed by manager

Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or related discipline
* Minimum eight years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry - experience in reservoir engineering preferred
* Understanding of petroleum economics, financial metrics, evaluations, industry reserve reporting and booking practices
* Capable of handling multiple assignments, setting priorities and delivering results under time constraints, and at times with limited data
* Comfortable with ambiguity and applying available data to solve business problems.
* Self-motivated and adaptable, with strong interpersonal and communication skills
* Passion for working with diverse teams at various levels of responsibility
* Strong analytical and computer skills
* Prior experience with Oil and Gas economics software preferred

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