IT Services Specialist II

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.

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 looking for an experienced and motivated individual to fill the position of Analyst, IT Digital Experience within our IT Digital Experience group based in Houston, Texas.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Develop and maintain strong customer relationships with business users to identify strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities; serve as a trusted technology advisor and advocate for an exceptional end-user experience.

Partner with the business to evaluate, pilot, and roll out new technologies, applications, and tools that positively improve the IT user experience and advance the organization's digital transformation initiatives.

Troubleshoot problem areas in a timely manner, ensuring clear and effective communication throughout the full support lifecycle; provide end-user assistance and escalate to the appropriate level of support when necessary.

Log and track all incidents and service requests using company-provided ITSM tools (e.g., ServiceNow); work users through a series of resolution actions, maintaining ownership of each case through completion or proper escalation.

Install, configure, and support computer hardware, operating systems, and applications - including PC hardware, peripherals, software, IT equipment, data room equipment, cabling, printing, and parts replacement as required.

Monitor system performance and proactively respond to hardware, software, WAN/LAN, and wireless inquiries by clarifying technical issues and resolving them firsthand or coordinating additional resources as necessary.

Keep local assigned sites informed of upcoming IT activities, changes, and known issues; collaborate with broader IT groups to stay current on enterprise-wide initiatives, problems, and best practices.

Create and maintain high-quality documentation and knowledge transfer materials, including solution guides, hardware installation records, project files, and cross-training resources for team members and business areas.

Model a strong work ethic and take the lead on a variety of support initiatives; demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, and a continuous-learning mindset in response to changing business requirements and emerging technologies.

Conduct formal and informal end-user training on the use of various applications, hardware, and collaboration tools; develop training materials to enable self-service and improve overall digital literacy across the organization.

Physically maneuver IT hardware as required, including servers, UPS units, and batteries.

Skills

Proficient troubleshooting and diagnostic skills across Microsoft Windows, Microsoft 365, IT infrastructure, hardware, software, WAN/LAN & Wireless, printing, scanning, audio-visual systems, and computing environments.

Strong customer service orientation with demonstrated experience delivering IT support in a professional, fast-paced environment.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including business partners, vendors, and executives.

Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage daily tasks with strong organizational skills, accurate record-keeping, and proper documentation.

Experience with IT Service Management (ITSM) platforms such as ServiceNow.

Ability to work independently, multi-task, follow established processes and policies (including environmental & safety), and contribute as an effective team member.

Familiarity with audio-visual and video conferencing systems (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Webex) is a plus.

Experience with project management methodologies and the ability to serve as a project resource.

Qualifications

A minimum of 1+ year(s) of relevant experience

Valid driver's license with no restrictions that would prohibit driving a company vehicle.

Available for after-hours callouts (nights and weekends) as needed.

Demonstrated ability to communicate professionally with individuals both inside and outside the organization.

Strong work ethic with exceptional attention to detail.

Physically capable of pushing, pulling lifting 10+lbs

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Management Information Systems (MIS), Information Technology, or a related discipline.

A minimum of 3+ year(s) of relevant IT experience, with a focus on end-user support, digital workplace enablement, or IT services.

Experience in the Oil & Gas industry is a strong plus.

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.