Job Description

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 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.

We are currently looking for an experienced and motivated individual to fill the position of Sr. Aviation Maintenance Technician within our Aviation - Maintenance group based in Houston, Texas

The Aircraft Maintenance Technician is responsible for evaluating, performing, and coordinating maintenance activities on the company’s Embraer ERJ 170/175 aircraft to maintain airworthiness and ensure compliance with all regulatory and corporate standards. This role demands expertise in troubleshooting, repairing, and inspecting the Embraer ERJ 170/175 as required to ensure continuous airworthiness. The Aircraft Maintenance Technician must communicate effectively with leadership and team members to satisfy departmental operational requirements and consistently uphold the highest standards of maintenance and workplace safety. All responsibilities must be executed in accordance with regulatory and Occidental policies, procedures, and practices.

• Promote the Occidental safety culture while providing the highest level of customer service.
• Conduct duties in compliance with all pertinent Federal Aviation Regulations, Certificate of Airworthiness requirements, Company policies and procedures, and standard operating procedures.
• Assist with planning and budgeting projections for company/assigned aircraft.
• Procure quotes for upcoming aircraft maintenance packages and communicate with Maintenance Manager on aircraft availability.
• Interfaces closely with Embraer and outside vendors to ensure aircraft is inspected, repaired, and returned to service in a timely manner.
• Perform aircraft inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, servicing, and fueling/defueling of the Embraer ERJ 170/175 aircraft in accordance with all regulatory, manufacturer, and Occidental requirements at a high level of proficiency.
• Mentor the Aircraft Maintenance Technicians during complex maintenance activities.
• Perform quality assurance duties as part of the company RII program.
• Collaborates with the Maintenance Manager to maintain proper record entries of all aircraft maintenance actions, to include logbooks, task cards, and return to service requirements.
• Review Airworthiness Directives and Service Bulletins to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and manufacturers recommendations.
• Provide professional recommendations associated with maintaining the Embraer ERJ 170/175 aircraft.
• Maintain CAMP, the computerized maintenance tracking software program.
• Travel domestically as needed to return aircraft to service during Aircraft on Ground (AOG) events.
• Source, order, receive, and inspect aircraft components and consumables.
• Perform maintenance launch and recovery actions for all company aircrafts to include baggage handling in accordance with regulatory and Occidental requirements.
• Forecast scheduled maintenance events to ensure inspection items are met in a timely manner.
• Lead projects and ancillary duties assigned by the Maintenance Manager.
• Demonstrate discretion with sensitive or confidential company information.
• Participate and promote the flight departments Safety Management System.
• Remain 100% compliant with all regulatory and Occidental training program requirements.
• Complete complex tasks with minimal supervision.
• Work well in a team environment.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant license
• Valid automobile driver’s license
• Valid passport with no restrictions
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.

Desired Qualifications:

• Extensive Troubleshooting Knowledge of the Embraer ERJ 170/175 Aircraft
• Three years of proven aviation experience maintaining the Embraer ERJ 170/175 type
• Business aviation operational experience
• Formal Training on ERJ 170/175 Aircraft
• Avionics Experience Related to ERJ 170/175 Aircraft
• Formal Safety Management System (SMS) training

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.