Cost & Planning Analyst

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Occidental is an international energy company with assets primarily in the United States, Middle East and North Africa. We are one of the largest oil 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.

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 Cost & Planning Analyst in our US Onshore Resources & Carbon Management (ORCM), Delaware Basin Business Unit based in Kermit, Texas.

This position is responsible for providing cost control support to the Department and ensuring that project costs are accurate, traceable, and are paid in a timely manner while interacting with the Accounting, Audit, and SCM Departments to perform billing tracking, and receivable procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for coding, tracking and vendor interfacing for all Department invoices, paper and electronic, to ensure approval for payment in a timely manner.
• Responsible for matching delivery tickets to invoices and reviewing for accuracy.
• Responsible for matching invoices to contract terms and pricing and ensuring accuracy of the invoices.
• Prepares end of well accounting reports for field estimate verification.
• Assists with material audit exceptions for Drilling/WO projects.
• Perform material reconciliation for tangible items by confirming all Material Transfers are completed and accurate.
• Prepares reports and forms as required by Department using Company standard software.
• Receives DSM/WSM paperwork. Files, codes and distributes this paperwork as appropriate.
• Responsible for inputting monthly expense statements for WSM’s and DSM’s in XMS
• Works with Contract Engineer, SCM Specialist, and Vendor Contract manager to ensure accurate pricing and payment of invoicing as per contract terms.
• Participate as an integral part of the Contract Management Team (i.e.; Attend Service Quality Meetings for assigned Contracts).
• Responsible for weekly updates to Department AFE list
• Participates on Special Teams, as needed

Required Skills and Competencies:

• High school education and knowledge of rig processes
• Demonstrated knowledge of electronic invoicing system
• Working knowledge of Oxy’s accounting process
• Good communication and listening skills
• Ability to research and analyze cost control mechanisms
• Knowledgeable in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and various software
• Good analytical skills
• Ability to work accurately under pressure
• Team player

Occidental is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, political preference, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.