Job Description

Description
Contribute. Grow. Leadwith OxyChem. Looking for a challenge? Desire to achieve your true potential? OxyChem is a growing, action-oriented, safety driven chemical manufacturing company continually striving to be the best in the business while staying focused on environmental protection. The secret to our success has and will continue to be our people.

Occidental Chemical Corporation (OxyChem) is a leading North American manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resins, chlorine and caustic soda - key building blocks for a variety of indispensable products such as plastics, pharmaceuticals and water treatment chemicals. Other OxyChem products include caustic potash, chlorinated organics, sodium silicates, chlorinated isocyanurates and calcium chloride. OxyChem's market position is among the top three producers in the United States in 2020 for the principal products it manufactures and markets.

In a fast-paced industry that demands precision, we create a supportive workplace where the safety and well-being of our employees are paramount. We are committed to rewarding top performers, offering very competitive pay and benefits, and providing tremendous career development opportunities. We are looking for a self-motivated individual with the right background to fill the position of general maintenance at our Chemical Plant located in Dallas, Texas.

Essential Job Duties

Maintain protection of the environment and the health and safety of our employees, customers, and the communities in which we operate and/or transport our products, as our highest priority.

Monitor condition of rotating machinery utilizing parameters including vibration, temperature, pressures, flows and currents. Must be able to take field vibration readings, and understand basic data.

Understand and assess the daily operation of various types of equipment including centrifuges, reciprocating and centrifugal compressors, conveyors, screw feeders, blowers and pumps. Based on assessment, provide recommendations to improve reliability.

Maintain equipment to design specifications including, but not limited to, centrifugal pumps, reciprocating pumps & compressors, fans, gear reducers/increasers & other mechanical equipment (valves, operators, testing tools).

Replace pump seals, mechanical seals, pump packing. Provide proper alignment for all rotating equipment.

Perform preventative/predictive maintenance and troubleshoot problems.

Determine material needs, sequence of operations, and job methods including the use of a computer for storing and using information for preventive/predictive maintenance.

Be familiar with SAP, RMP, warehouse parts management, design specifications, and applicable MI procedures.

Performs work associated with fabrication, assembly, disassembly and repair of vessels, movement and set-up of equipment.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED

A minimum of 3 years mechanical experience in millwright/welding/pipefitting activities in an industrial environment

Must be able to read process flow diagrams, P&IDs, mechanical drawings and follow mechanical specifications.

Must be skilled in the following: millwright, welding, pipefitting, safe use of shop tools, basic machining skills, basic welding skills, proper rigging knowledge.

This position requires proof of the NCCER certification prior to employment (maintenance, machinist or welding preferred).

Able to work overtime, weekends and holidays as needed to maintain a 24/7 operating plant.

Ability to read, speak, and write English.

Valid driver's license required.

High proficiency in Microsoft applications.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team.

Physical requirements - Must be able to lift 40 lbs, climb ladders and stairs. Walking, bending, stooping is required. Must be able to wear personal protective equipment including the use of a respirator. Must be able to respond to visual and audible alarms.

Additional Desired Qualifications

Good working knowledge of SAP.

Oxy is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Individual with Disability/Veteran Status