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.
Primary Function
This IC Journeyman Carpenter-IP position’s primary job function is to provide Carpentry, Painting and Insulation work for the Ludington plant site .
Essential Functions
Functions that must be performed in order to fulfill Primary Function stated above include:
- Operating both the fixed sandblast equipment in 94L Bldg as well as the mobile sandblast unit. Prepare surfaces to accept paint following the applicable Oxy Paint Specification.
- Review, ensure understanding, and sign off yearly on the OxyChem common paint specifications used at the Ludington Site.
- Review yearly and document paint stocked for content and expiration dates. Properly dispose of outdated coatings.
- Painting with latex, epoxy, and oil-based paints inside the paint bldg (103L) as well as in the plant.
- Work with fiberglass to repair and make fiberglass pipe and equipment joints.
- Filter changes in the paint building and sandblast building.
- Repair and build doors, windows, ceilings, walls, cabinets, paneling, small buildings, etc. with wood using the typical carpentry tools of a hammer, drill, various saws, various measuring devices, etc., as well as floor mounted saws and planers in the carpenter shop.
- Perform minor interior space renovations, including rough carpentry, finish carpentry, and furnishings.
- Perform visual inspection of building roof systems and identify corrective repairs.
- Erect scaffolding for maintenance and repair jobs as needed.
- Make the forms and pour concrete for bases and foundations. Lay concrete block walls.
- Read prints and specifications to be able to perform the job.
- Utilize the maintenance work process to complete work. Provide daily job progress to scheduler and routine feedback to planner to ensure efficiency and continuous improvement.
- Document work order history and job details performed.
- Learn, own, follow, and occasionally create and update applicable procedures to ensure that all jobs are completed in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner.
- Occasionally create or update procedures to ensure accuracy.
- Responsible for knowledge and use of all area and job specific safety equipment.
- Perform daily housekeeping and OTS activities and OTS documentation in order to maintain a safe and environmentally sound workplace.
- Assist with training of new employees.
- Complete all training requirements as determined by site needs.
- Industrial Craftsman (IC) role - Perform other non-Carpenter maintenance work you are trained for and can execute safely.
- Actively support and participate in programs to continuously improve plant operations through problem-solving teams, etc.
- Actively support plant and corporate HESS safety programs, objectives, and expectations.
- Follows the Ludington Guiding Principles.
- Must be able to work with others in a self-directed workforce environment. Teamwork is an essential competency.
- Supports the Food Safety Program and Quality Program. Adheres to FDA requirements.
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.
