Job Description

Description
Contribute. Grow. Leadwith OxyChem.Looking for a challenge? Desire to achieve your true potential? OxyChem is agrowing, action-oriented, safety driven chemical manufacturing companycontinually striving to be the best in the business while staying focused onenvironmental protection. The secret to our success has and will continue to beour 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 ofindispensable products such as plastics, pharmaceuticals and water treatment chemicals. Other OxyChem products include caustic potash, chlorinated organics, sodiumsilicates, chlorinated isocyanurates and calcium chloride. OxyChem%27smarket position is among the top three producers in the United States in 2017for the principal products it manufactures and markets. Based in Dallas,Texas, the company has manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Canada and LatinAmerica.

In a fast-paced industry thatdemands precision, we create a supportive workplace where the safety andwell-being of our employees are paramount. We are committed to rewarding topperformers, offering very competitive pay and benefits, and providingtremendous career development opportunities. We are looking for an experiencedand self-motivated individual to fill the position of ChemicalOperator with our Chemical Plant located in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Essential JobDuties:

- Maintain protection of theenvironment and the health and safety of our employees, customers, and thecommunities in which we operate and/or transport our products as our highestpriority.

- Conduct routine operatinginspections of the unit, troubleshoot operational problems and respond to areaemergencies or to changing operational situations.

- Operate equipment in the field andmonitor process operating conditions through the use of instrumentation toregulate temperatures, pressures, concentration and flow of chemicals throughthe process system for prescribed reaction with critical limits. All mustbe accomplished according to standard operating procedures and in support ofthe safe operation and environmental integrity of the plant.

- Maintain log of readings, labresults, shift production requirements and equipment issues to record dailyactivity and provide for adequate shift relief.

- Initiate work requests, performminor maintenance within capabilities and prepare equipment formaintenance.

- Prepare equipment for maintenancework such as locking out equipment, preparing permits and verifyingequipment.

- Make minor repairs to equipmentand initiate maintenance action when needed utilizing the SAP work notificationprocess.

- Notify supervision, maintenance,engineering and other auxiliary personnel regarding equipment malfunctions andtroubleshoot process issues as needed.

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Qualifications

- High School diploma orcompleted GED.

- Process Technology Degree ORminimum of 2 years relevant work experience (e.g. production, loading, or unitmaintenance) in a chemical plant or manufacturing environment.

- Proficiency in math, readingcomprehension, and mechanical reasoning with strong troubleshooting and problemsolving skills.

- Ability to work a rotating shift;weekends; holidays; overtime; and respond to callouts.

- Ability and willingness to serveas member of Emergency Response Team.

- Ability to read, write and speakin English.

- Proficient in Microsoftapplications

- Excellent written and verbalcommunication skills.

- Excellent interpersonal skillsincluding the ability to work as part of a team.

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

Oxy is an Equal Opportunity EmployerPerson with Disability/Veteran