Eng Electrical II

Occidental Petroleum Corp.(Oxy) • Pasadena, TX

322d

About The Position

Occidental Chemical Corporation (OxyChem) is a leading North American manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resins, chlorine and caustic soda - key building blocks for a variety of indispensable products such as plastics, pharmaceuticals and water treatment chemicals. Other OxyChem products include caustic potash, chlorinated organics, sodium silicates, chlorinated isocyanurates and calcium chloride. OxyChem's market position is among the top three producers in the United States for the principal products it manufactures and markets. Based in Dallas, Texas, the company has manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Canada and Latin America. 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 Electrical Engineer II within our Manufacturing facility located in Pasadena, TX.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• A minimum of 3 years electrical engineering experience required.
• High proficiency in Microsoft applications (such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read, write and speak in English.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays and respond to callouts on a non-routine basis.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of NEC and other applicable codes relating to electrical engineering and high voltage systems desired.
• Actual experience in design/maintenance of plant electrical systems desired.

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.
• Implements the Electrical Distribution System Maintenance program in accordance with company guidelines, codes, and governmental regulations.
• Develops, updates and tracks action plans pertaining to program tasks and overall electrical distribution system maintenance.
• Provides on-going reporting of program activity status to plant management.
• Arranges for contract services support for program related activities as required.
• Reviews facility electrical maintenance activities to ensure that manufacturing, construction, installation, and operational testing conform to all specifications, codes and standards.
• Performs formal and informal audits of the program elements to ensure compliance to all applicable codes and standards.
• Maintains current knowledge of company/government rules and regulations.
• Evaluates capital project scopes and vendor proposals for new equipment purchases.
• Assists with troubleshooting of plant electrical maintenance issues to ensure continued plant operability.
• Conducts failure mode analyses to identify units posing excessive failure risks and supports proposed changes in design.
• Assists in the training/coaching of hourly personnel in repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Ensures Process Safety and Risk management objectives are practiced daily through participation in Management of Change, Process Hazards Analysis, Process Safety Hazard Hunter, and pre-startup safety review responsibilities.
• Provides Chemical Commandment training and awareness to others as the opportunity arises.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Tremendous career development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Support Activities for Mining
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees