Production Operations and Measurement IT Advisor

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 OxyOxy 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.We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our IT Production and Measurement Systems team as an IT Advisor, based in Houston, Texas.Key Responsibilities:Provide support to end users by troubleshooting and resolving technical issues related to Detechtion (or similar chemical treatment software), FlowCal, and associated integrations.Design, develop, and maintain custom solutions supporting Detechtion and FlowCal.Provide support to end users by troubleshooting and resolving technical issues related to IronSight (or similar water logistics management software).Ensure high system availability and respond to critical issues, including outside standard business hours as needed.Collaborate with vendors to support system enhancements and issue resolution.Develop and maintain batch scripts to support system operations.Design, develop, and maintain SSIS packages for system integrations.Utilize PowerShell scripting to automate processes and manage administrative tasks.Leverage SQL Server and Oracle expertise to support integrations, data management, and business reporting.Proactively identify and implement system and process improvements aligned with Oxy’s business objectives, incorporating AI technologies where appropriate.Apply data security best practices across applications and environments.Support audit activities by ensuring compliance with controls, policies, and procedures.Lead and contribute to IT projects through all phases of delivery.Maintain awareness of business needs, technology trends, and emerging risks and opportunities.Participate in monthly meetings and maintain active communication with operations teams.Develop and maintain documentation, knowledge articles, standards, best practices, and procedures.Required Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.Proficiency in SQL Server and Oracle database development.Proficiency in Python scripting and SSIS package development.Strong expertise in Detechtion (or similar chemical tracking software/processes) and FlowCal.Demonstrated knowledge of water trucking dispatching and logistics to support IT applications such as IronSight.Experience in IT project management.Experience designing and supporting IT system infrastructure, including test and production environments; AWS experience preferred.Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.Ability to work effectively both independently and in a collaborative team environment.Demonstrated understanding and practical application of AI concepts and tools.Desired Qualifications:AWS Cloud Practitioner certification.Experience with Crystal Reports development and support.Experience with Spotfire, PowerBI and other reporting tools.Experience with AI-enabled automation and scripting.Experience with industrial automation systems such as Cygnet, TopServer, and PI.Relevant certifications in IT support, database management, or related disciplines.Experience in a similar role within the oil and gas industry.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.SummaryLocation: Houston, Texas; The Woodlands, TexasType: Full time