Advisor Policy

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.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to fill the position of Policy Advisor within our Policy and External Affairs group based in Houston, TX.

Essential Job Duties:

• Review and comment on federal, state and local regulatory/policy initiatives and develop and communicate Oxy strategic plan on policy issues.  States covered may include Colorado, Wyoming, Texas, New Mexico, and Louisiana.
• Support Oxy’s regulatory efforts by providing strategic guidance, research, assessing and synthesize rules and policies, engage internal stakeholders, subject matter experts and outside consultants to develop Oxy’s rulemaking strategy.  Lead regulatory policy initiatives.
• Support the Government Relations team on legislative matters as needed.
• Represent Oxy at Trade Association meetings and events, serve on Trade Association committees as assigned by management.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with regulators and key stakeholders
• Attend and represent Oxy in relevant federal, state and local regulatory hearings and stakeholder meetings.
• Maintain awareness of Federal, State and Local regulatory policy developments as they relate to Oxy’s operational areas.
• Manage rule/policy implementation communication and turnover
• Present to a variety of audiences on behalf of Oxy.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science or Public Policy preferred 
• Minimum of 10 years of oil and gas related experience preferably in technical operations role or demonstrated knowledge oil and gas facilities and operational practices. 
• Experience working with regulatory agencies and knowledge of federal, state and local policy that governs oil and gas operations.
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders and clearly communicate complex regulatory and/or policy issues. 
• Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office applications and internet applications. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Comfortable with Public Speaking
• Flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic, multi-task, customer service environment 
• Good organization and time management skills 
• Strong ethics, service attitude, team player
• Travel 20-30%

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.