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The Liquid Mud Plant (LMP) QA/QC Specialist is responsible for the oversight of Contractors providing the Management and Operation of the LMP and associated logistics within the field.  In this role, the LMP QA/QC Specialist ensures that Contractors are in compliance with Oxy’s directives relative to the production, recycling, maintenance and movement of drilling fluids within Oxy LMP.  Ensuring that the appropriate maintenance and operating procedures specific to Contractors and Oxy’s own facility are being implemented is a key responsibility. This position serves as the primary contact point between Oxy and the Contractors both managing the facility and those operating within and in support of it.

The Liquid Mud Plant QA/QC Specialist’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Ensuring that the Contractor’s LMP HES Management Systems are in place and are being complied with and that all operations at the LMP are conducted in a safe manner in alignment with Oxy’s own over-arching HES expectations and policies. 
• Closely monitors all costs associated with the operation of the LMP including facility maintenance and upkeep as well as the management, maintenance and recycling of Oxy drilling fluids.
• Ensuring that technically, contractor meets all requirements relative to the testing, analysis and treatment protocol necessary for the most efficient and cost-effective utilization of the Drilling Fluid in the field and the operation of the LMP  
• Closely monitors the management of Inventory moved into, out of, and utilized within the LMP.  By tracking utilization of products and the associated costs within the LMP, the LMP QA/QC Specialist ensures that Oxy receives the appropriate value for money for services being provided. 
• Oversees the management of stock levels at the LMP with responsibility for ensuring optimal availability of products to support drilling operations.
• Oversees the Liquid Mud Transport contractor’s management of their role in providing liquid mud transport throughout the various fields.  By directly coordinating with respective rigs and the Liquid Mud Transport contractor personnel, the LMP QA/QC Specialist ensures the most efficient utilization of resources.
• Ensures that LMP work schedules are optimal from both an HES and operational perspective.
• Ensures that all preventive maintenance obligations prescribed by the LMP Operating Manual and LMP Facility specific maintenance related documentation is complied with by the Contractor tasked with managing and operating the LMP.
• Establishes and is responsible for monitoring Performance KPIs that measure Contractors competency in the daily operation of the LMP and Liquid Mud Transportation services.
• Excellent LMP specific HES awareness and ability to evaluate competencies of LMP crews and workforce relative to their ability to operate the facility to Oxy’s HES standards.
• Overseas the functioning of the LMP based mud laboratory, ensuring activities are conducted safely and to API standards as well as Oxy’s specific requirements as necessary to support drilling operations.