OxyChem Electrical Technician

Oxychem Corporation•Geismar, LA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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. We are looking for an experienced and self-motivated individual to fill the position of Electrician within our Chemical Manufacturing Facility located in Geismar, Louisiana.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
Electrical NCCER Qualification
Minimum of 5 years of experience in maintenance of electrical systems.
Ability to effectively function and excel in a team environment as well as work independently with minimum supervision.
High safety and environmental awareness.
Must be able to properly and safely wear all required PPE such as safety glasses, hard hat, steel toed shoes, respirators, etc

Nice To Haves

Associate or equivalent degree from a vocational or technical institute preferred

Responsibilities

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.
Provide attention to detail, and dedication to work in order to ensure reliability of the work site as well as high quality product.
Perform calibration, repair, and integrity checks of plant electrical equipment to assure that accuracy, functionality, and reliability are within acceptable limits.
Develop and implement a preventive and predictive maintenance schedule for plant electrical equipment/instrumentation that will assure a high on stream time for equipment.
Provide technical assistance to production and engineering groups on application of new and modification of existing electrical equipment/instrumentation.
Maintain, update, report, requisition, and document the I & E department records and resources to assure availability and dependability of test equipment, tools, spare parts, outside repairs, specifications, equipment history, vendor resources, and library resources.
Continuously improve by staying informed and educated on current safety, technical, and quality practices.