Occidental is an international energy company with operations in the United States, Middle East, Latin America and Africa. We are the largest onshore oil producer in the U.S., including in the Permian Basin, and a leading offshore producer in the 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 dioxide 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 Automation Specialist within our US Onshore Resources & Carbon Management Business Unit based in Big Spring, Texas. Roles and Responsibilities: - This position will assume the responsibility of maintaining and repairing a wide array of automation and electrical equipment associated with upstream onshore oil and gas producing operations. - Provide on-site automation support for upstream onshore oil and gas producing operations. - Serve as technical resource for facility controls systems and field instrumentation including level, pressure, flow, vibration, and other instruments. - Ensure maintenance activities are executed in compliance with relevant industry and corporate Process Control standards. - Follow PLC programming practices, standards, and MOC procedures. - Identify problem areas with instrumentation and control systems to determine strategic improvement opportunities. - Leverage CMMS, such as SAP, to facilitate the processes of maintenance operations.