Budoor Younes Al Zadjali - OXY's ICV Head at Occidental Oman
Occidental Oman has been in the Sultanate of Oman for over 35 years and is honored to partner with the Omani Government and local communities. Driven by our In-Country Value strategy, we are committed to support the local production of Omani goods and services, increase the rate of Omanization and support local companies. Over the last 5 years, we advanced our ICV contribution from 35% to 50%, making us one of the leaders in ICV contribution in Oman. Since 2005, more than 2,750 opportunities have been created and filled by Omanis within Occidental, and a majority of them were recent graduates.
Through our well-defined and structured Talent Management Strategy, Occidental increased its Omanization in all talent pools. This strategy mainly focuses on the hiring of recent graduates, and is associated with structured development programs, and solid assessment and monitoring processes. As of today, Occidental is at 94% overall Omanization; 90% at the Leadership level; 95% with Engineers & Geoscientist; and 98% Omanization with Operators & Technicians.
We have contributed to the creation of around 17,000 jobs in the market between Occidental and our contractors. We have also launched the Oxy Program for Entrepreneurial Development in Frontier Technology, also known as “Dot Next”, which accepted 1,200 Omani students and job seekers in its entrepreneurial and technical skills program in frontier technology.
Our ICV programs reaffirm our wide-ranging commitment in developing a competitive Omani Supply Chain. By the end of 2020, we achieved more than 3,530 active
contractual agreements with SMEs representing 19% of our annual spend that year. We have successfully extended our support to 12 contractual ICV related awards, 8 Vendor Development initiatives and 5 manufacturing opportunities. We look forward to maximizing our ICV and ongoing efforts to develop and give back to the Sultanate
About OXY
Occidental of Oman, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Occidental, an international energy company with assets in the United States, Middle East, Africa and Latin America. Occidental has been producing in Oman for over 35 years, where it has steadily increased production and reserves and is honored to partner with the Government of Oman. Today, Occidental is the largest independent oil producer operating in the country, with more than 6 million gross acres. Our major operations are in the north, primarily at Safah Field, and in central Oman at Mukhaizna Field, as well as a gas plant in the Maradi Huraymah Field. We also have exploration contracts in three blocks in northern and one in central Oman. Occidental is committed to respecting the environment, operating safely and upholding high standards of social responsibility throughout the company’s worldwide operations.
Human Resources Recruitment
3,400
94% Omanization
Purchase of Local Goods and Services
50%
ICV contribution
Local Supply of Subcontracted Services
600
subcontractors operations
Training and Qualification
160
Training opportunities
ICV ACHIVEMENTS
Developing the Super LOCAL Community Contractor “Al Khazain
Occidental Oman developed the Fifth Super Local Community Contractor “Al Khazain,” with a total of 1200 shareholders from the concession area. Occidental Oman also supported Al Khazain in Developing their business plans, management policies, procedures, systems and establishing a fully functional company. Over the past 5 years, and as of 2020, Al Khazain has successfully built an ideal reputation in the market with many after achievements
- Three (3) of Occidental Oman-owned Hoists were awarded to Al Khazain Oilfield Services, in order to develop Khazain in workover rigs services.
- Al Khazain is operating 100 trucks (14 trucks owned by Al Khazain and the rest owned by third parties).
- Al Khazain has active contracts with over 90 SMEs.
- The Al Khazain Omanization percentage as of today is 92%.
- The Al Khazain logistics department is managed and run by 100% qualified Omanis.
- Al Khazain has completed 4 years LTI free, driven more than 13 MM KM and delivered in excess of 34,000 loads.
- Al Khazain has successfully delivered a BESPOKE LMS system that was specifically tailored to Occidental Oman needs, to ensure complete monitoring of all goods.
Supporting the Local Manufacturing Opportunities:
Supplying Casing Accessories.
- Supplying Sodium Chloride Salt For Water Treatment Plant.
- Supplying Caustic Soda.
- Supplying Dolomite Lime.
- Supplying Fasteners Studs & bolts.