Mechanical/Chemical Engineer

OxyChem•Dallas, TX

27d

About The Position

This position is responsible for reliability engineering duties across five plants in the Silicates Division and a small ACL operation. Responsibilities include troubleshooting process equipment and controls, optimizing processes, analyzing mechanical failures, implementing capital and expense projects, and supporting mechanical integrity. The role evaluates and improves preventive and predictive maintenance programs, supports plant production and cost objectives, and contributes to routine furnace repairs, rehabs, and rebuilds. It also supports project scoping, AFE submissions, execution, process improvements, and the implementation of Process Safety and Mechanical Integrity programs. The position maintains divisional equipment specifications and helps qualify, select, and evaluate plant contractors and review inspection reports. OxyChem describes itself as a safety-first, purpose-driven company committed to innovation, environmental responsibility, employee well-being, competitive pay and benefits, and career development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or chemical engineering.
At least three years of experience and a solid background in plant maintenance and/or mechanical reliability.
High proficiency in Microsoft applications.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to work weekends and holidays and respond to callouts on a non-routine basis.
Ability to lift 40 lbs., 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

Knowledge of construction techniques, including welding and equipment inspections.
Knowledge of PSM, PRM, and OSHA standards.

Responsibilities

Evaluate, recommend, and assist in establishing preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
Review and evaluate maintenance work and develop best practices.
Support production goals through design recommendations that improve reliability and efficiency; compare plants internally and externally to identify cost-effective best practices.
Provide backup support to the Divisional Project Engineer for routine furnace repairs, rehabs, and rebuilds.
Support capital and expense project work, including scope development, AFE submission, and project execution.
Assist plants in optimizing routine maintenance and capital and expense project costs.
Assist with engineering efforts to meet capital requirements and process improvement objectives.
Stay current on technology and develop improvements to maintain a leadership position.
Support the Divisional Process Engineer in implementing Process Safety and Mechanical Integrity programs.
Develop and maintain divisional specifications for piping, valves, gaskets, pumps, and related equipment.
Assist in qualifying, selecting, and evaluating plant contract services for maintenance, inspection, vibration analysis, and related activities.
Review inspection reports for accuracy, thoroughness, and compliance with Oxy standards; assist in developing repair and rehabilitation plans.
Provide support and backup services to the Divisional Process Engineer and the Divisional Project Engineer.