OxyChem Electrician

Contribute. Grow. Lead...with 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.

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: 

• Maintain protection of the environment and the health and safety of our employees, customers and communities in which we operate and transport our products as a highest priority.
• Must be proficient in troubleshooting 120-volt AC controls, 480-volt motors and switch gear.
• Conduct evaluation tests on valves and motors.
• Support the Process Safety and Risk Management goals and objectives.
• Participate in site-wide Process Safety and Risk Reduction activities as requested.
• Keep shop, tools and work area picked up and clean. 
• Maintain prints and files in proper place. 
• Document work (as found, as left) and update procedures, drawings, specs and files.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Five (5) years process Electrical maintenance experience in the industry or an Electrical associate degree with three (3) years of electrical experience.
• This position requires proof of NCCER certification prior to employment (electrical certification preferred).
• Must be proficient in troubleshooting 120-volt AC controls. 
• Must be proficient in troubleshooting 480V, 2400V, 13.8 KV switchgear.
• Working knowledge of motor repair, inspection and troubleshooting motor control systems.
• Working knowledge of the inspection, maintenance and troubleshooting of distribution and power transformers.
• Must be proficient in troubleshooting using loop drawing, schematics, ladder logic, and P & I drawings.
• Extensive knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC)
• Ability to troubleshoot problems and consult directly with equipment vendors for resolution.
• Able to work overtime, weekends and holidays as needed to maintain a 24/7 operating plant
• Excellent interpersonal skills include the ability to work as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High proficiency in Microsoft applications.
• Ability to read, write and speak in English.
• Must possess valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• A valid Journeyman License is preferred and should be supported by demonstrated relevant work experience in the field.
• Instrumentation experience in industry.

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.