Maintenance Supervisor- Electrical (LPVCM)

OxyChem•La Porte, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

OxyChem is seeking an experienced, self-motivated Electrical Maintenance Supervisor for its La Porte VCM Plant in La Porte, Texas. The position is accountable for planning, scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring site electrical programs and activities. It serves as the primary contact with the Operations Superintendent for planning and implementing the daily electrical repair workload. The supervisor supports a safe work environment and compliance with HESS, OSHA, NFPA 70E, electrical PSM, ISO, regulatory, and corporate requirements. The role oversees electrical maintenance planning and reliability, supports projects and plant improvements, coordinates contractor work, manages materials and purchasing, and develops electrical technicians through training, coaching, and performance reviews.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and at least 10 years of practical electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, including working knowledge of equipment, materials, techniques, and safeguards; alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 3 years of electrical engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.
High proficiency in Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Good working knowledge of SAP.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Ability to work weekends and holidays and respond to off-hours business needs on a non-routine basis.
Ability to lift 40 pounds, climb ladders and stairs, and perform walking, bending, and stooping.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including a respirator, and respond to visual and audible alarms.

Nice To Haves

Experience supervising a group of electrical professionals.

Responsibilities

Support programs, methods, systems, and practices for maintaining a safe work environment; review HESS requirements and recommend improvements.
Plan, schedule, coordinate, and monitor electrical programs and activities at the site.
Coordinate with the Operations Superintendent on planning, scheduling, and implementing the daily electrical repair workload.
Create and maintain electrical preventive maintenance plans.
Create and maintain bills of materials for electrical equipment and ensure Stores inventory accuracy.
Implement training programs to develop electrical technicians’ qualifications.
Conduct annual performance reviews and provide coaching and feedback to direct reports.
Participate in equipment and process design and improvements, including materials, efficiency, and cost control.
Procure equipment, materials, and services according to plant specifications and procedures; use SAP to initiate, process, and track requisitions and deliveries.
Maintain time and cost estimates and cost control.
Liaise with contractors performing I&E work, oversee contract groups indirectly, and evaluate contractor results and performance, including quality and safety.
Provide contractor performance feedback to Purchasing and recommend contractor assignments.
Recommend project timelines, labor requirements, work scope, and materials; advise engineers on specifications and materials of construction.
Assist the Technical Department with projects involving electrical systems.
Maintain the reliability of the power distribution system, rectifiers, and associated controls.
Review site electrical procedures for accuracy and compliance with regulatory and corporate requirements.
Train technicians on procedure changes as needed.
Stay current on electrical worker safety requirements regulated by OSHA and other bodies, including NFPA 70E.
Help oversee electrical protocols and electrical PSM and ISO activities to support plant compliance.
Interpret and modify drawings, including P&IDs, control diagrams, schematics, and ladder logic, for design reviews and plant modifications.