At OxyChem, our chemistry makes modern life possible, and it is our people who make the difference. We are a safety-first, purpose-driven team committed to innovation, environmental responsibility, and doing things the right way. If you are ready to contribute, elevate your skills, and take ownership of your career, OxyChem offers the opportunity to make a difference every day.
OxyChem, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading producer of essential chemistry with operations in the U.S., Canada and Latin America. OxyChem’s products play an essential role in everyday life, supporting critical applications in water treatment, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, manufacturing, automotive, personal hygiene, and residential and commercial construction. OxyChem actively participates in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Voluntary Protection Program, underscoring our commitment to safety. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, OxyChem is a top three U.S. manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride, chlor-alkali and chlorinated organic chemicals, and calcium chloride. Visit oxychem.com for more information.
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.
Essential Functions
- Packaging of calcium chloride products and operating a forklift truck.
- Loading calcium chloride products into rail cars and trucks.
- Maintaining and cleaning out of rail switches.
- Operating a fire hose and other water type hoses.
- Operating air hammers and other power tools.
- Observing personnel involved in a vessel entry.
- Shoveling a variety of materials such as sand, snow, and ditches.
- Wheelbarrow work.
- Working in elevated areas.
- Frequent use of portable ladders.
- Maintaining the grounds of the plant site.
- Painting and raking of plant properties.
- Occasionally create or update department procedures to ensure accuracy.
- Issue Safe Work Permit.
- Lock and tag out equipment.
- Other general labor duties as assigned.
- Actively support plant and corporate HESS safety programs, objectives, and expectations.
- Follows the Ludington Guiding Principles.
- Supports the Food Safety Program and Quality Program. Adheres to FDA requirements
Education/Certification Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED Required
Post-employment Requirement
- Forklift License
- Manlift (JLG) License
- Chainsaw training
Physical Requirements
- Climb multiple flights of stairs to access the top of tanks, buildings, and process equipment.
- Work in all types of weather (heat, humidity, sub-zero cold, etc.)
- Ability to climb multiple flights of stairs with tools weighing 25 lbs.
- Must be able to perform duties requiring standing for extended periods of time.
- Bending and kneeling around process equipment for extended periods to conduct equipment rebuilds and repairs.
- Perform typical physical requirements found in operations such as repetitive pushing, pulling, and lifting motions.
- Climb step and extension ladders to access process equipment, working from scaffolding, and working in high places in excess of 100 ft. high.
- Ability to lift 40 pounds.
- Mounting and dismounting a fork lift or man lift multiple times per shift.
- Working in confined spaces, or awkward positions may be necessary for extended periods. (This could include sitting, lying on one’s stomach, back, or side, stooped over, stretching, or leaning around objects as possible examples).
- Must be able to meet the requirements for respiratory protection as outlined in the Ludington Site Respiratory Protection Program.
- Ability to work around chemicals such as hydrochloric acid, calcium chloride, magnesium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide, lubrication oils, greases, and chemical cleaning agents
Ability to wear all required PPE.
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Other Expectations
- SST Tech employees must be able to work up to a 12 hour rotating shift, including weekends and holidays. The SST Tech is expected to cover their share of overtime and after hour call-ins.
- The SST Tech is expected to perform the job using the work processes and fill appropriate work process roles. This includes fully utilizing electronic tools including, but not limited to MS Outlook e-mail and calendar system, Word, Excel, OTS, and SAP. The SST Tech will also be expected to use and update procedures, maintain HESS compliance training, file paperwork, and other related tasks consistent with the needs of the department.
- The SST Tech is expected to maintain good working relationships with fellow Technicians, Engineers, Coordinators, and contractors. Must be cooperative, dependable, flexible and show initiative when performing assigned duties. The SST Tech is also responsible for staying abreast of changes in respective areas of the plant.
- The SST Tech is expected to be an active member of the site HESS process by: 1) meeting the annual HESS Expectations, 2) intervening when at risk behaviors are witnessed, 3) utilizing the various safety tools available, 4) keeping HESS related training up to date, and 5) performing any actions necessary to provide a safe work environment.
Fraud Statement:
It has come to our attention that various individuals and/or organizations are contacting people falsely pretending to recruit on behalf of OxyChem. Please be aware that these recruiting scams and communications do not originate, nor are they associated with our recruitment process. All OxyChem job postings and offers will require a completed application through our company website.
OxyChem 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.
