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 Job Duties:
- Test, study and evaluate pump problems
- Degrease, disassemble and clean all parts
- Measure all shaft fittings and bearing housings
- Procure parts needed and reassemble pump. If required, look up any information in files and study prints when required
- Troubleshoot and repair pumps
- Troubleshoot and repair centrifugal compressors and centrifuges
- Troubleshoots and repairs clarifiers, filters and filter presses
- 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.
- Does numerous other job tasks that are required in non-related work in Mechanical Technician field but is classified as technician type work
- Minor pipe fitting type jobs and yard work. Some burning and welding
- Participates and accepts responsibility for meeting plant and individual PSM goals and monthly spreadsheet responsibilities as required by HESP-610 Procedure.
- Actively participates in plant’s Health, Environmental, Safety, and Security (HESS) programs to assure a safe and environmentally sound workplace.
- Assumes accountability for meeting plant safety goals and various other requirements including training, work permits, critical items inspections, job observations, housekeeping, reporting hazards and issues, and working safely in job assignments.
- Must be able to read process flow diagrams, P&IDs, mechanical drawings and follow mechanical specifications.
- 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.
- Utilizes a computer for recording time and attendance, for SAP applications, for email communications, and for area process data, etc.
- Utilizes the computerized maintenance management system to document repair notes, review repair history, obtain materials from Stores, etc.
- Cooperates with other employees in a team atmosphere to solve plant problems and achieve plant goals.
- Supports and fulfills the requirements of the plant’s ISO Quality System.
- Completes the necessary activities to comply with the requirements of the Routine Maintenance program.
- Completes any miscellaneous tasks and additional responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- A minimum of 3 years mechanical experience in millwright activities in an industrial environment, 5 years preferred.
- This position requires proof of the NCCER certification prior to employment (maintenance or machinist 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.
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.
