HSE Advisor Sr

Ector County March 28, 2026 Full Time Workday

Oxy producesmarkets 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.

Description
As the HSE Advisor 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
Support and facilitate employee involvement in environmental, safety, health, security, and emergency
response systems
Implement personnel safety, equipment safety and compliance programs through training, inspecting,
exposure monitoring, investigating incidents, compiling records and issuing required reports
Provide appropriate Health, Environmental, Safety (HSE) leadership, counsel and coaching on HSE
related issues, define requirements, interpret regulations and procedures, and assist to define acceptable
solutions
Supports and maintains overall HSE programs while incorporating accountability and responsibility for
HSE performance into all levels of plant operations including, but not limited to: HSE training programs,
accident and incident investigations, and maintenance of the incident reporting program
Complete specific projects, as needed, such as updating and maintaining permits, developing facility
compliance plans, conducting applicability assessments, analyzing data and evaluating the need for
engineering or administrative controls
Prepare various facility compliance reports across multiple disciplines
Support the safety process systems through leading and participation in planned inspections, job
observations, near miss reporting, incident investigation, plant audits, and other programs as required
Assist in all HSE audits from Oxy Corporate and regulatory personnel, and represent Oxy at applicable
community, and HSE organizations and functions  
Conduct HSE audits at other facilities as required
Promote, guide, instruct, and interact in all business relationships in a manner that encourages continual
improvement in department performance
Ensure HSE process related information is current, accurate and provides employees with information on
process chemicals, technology, equipment, and operating procedures
 

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, science, engineering, or other related field.
Advanced degrees highly preferred.
Desired 5 years safety/environmental experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Excellent project management skills and the ability to work as part of a team in a bottom-line driven, fast-
paced environment, juggling multiple projects with ever-changing priorities and deadlines
Thorough understanding of OSHA and environmental regulations
Must be able to interface with corporate and plant level HSE and plant management
Ability to analyze data, comprehend both abstract and concrete concepts, and translate technical
information in a manner that can be communicated to non-technical personnel
High proficiency in Microsoft applications (such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be able to respond to off-hour emergencies
Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays as needed and the ability to respond to callouts on a non-
routine basis
Must be able to read, write and speak in English
Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team
Must be able to lift 40 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


Additional Desired Qualifications
Good working knowledge of SAP & Workday

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.

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How to Get Hired at Occidental Petroleum

  • Oxy maintains a relatively small number of active job postings at any given time (often around 14), so check the careers page frequently and apply promptly when a matching role appears — positions may close quickly.
  • Safety is not just a priority but a core cultural value at Oxy — weave HSE experience and safety consciousness throughout your resume and interview responses, regardless of the role.
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