Site Support Technician

OxyChem•Ludington, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Site Support Technician supports plant operations at OxyChem’s Ludington site through calcium chloride product packaging and loading, equipment operation, facility and grounds maintenance, and general labor. The role includes safety and permit-related duties, support for plant and corporate HESS programs, and compliance with food safety, quality, and FDA requirements. Technicians use electronic tools and department procedures, maintain required training and paperwork, and work collaboratively with fellow technicians, engineers, coordinators, and contractors. The position requires working up to a 12-hour rotating shift, including weekends and holidays, and covering overtime and after-hours call-ins. Work takes place in varied weather and may involve chemicals, confined spaces, elevated areas, and physically demanding tasks. Required post-employment qualifications include forklift and manlift (JLG) licenses and chainsaw training.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Obtain a forklift license after employment.
Obtain a manlift (JLG) license after employment.
Complete chainsaw training after employment.
Ability to work up to a 12-hour rotating shift, including weekends and holidays, and cover overtime and after-hours call-ins.
Ability to climb multiple flights of stairs and ladders, including while carrying tools weighing 25 pounds; work on scaffolding and at heights exceeding 100 feet.
Ability to stand for extended periods and perform prolonged bending and kneeling around process equipment.
Ability to perform repetitive pushing, pulling, and lifting motions and lift 40 pounds.
Ability to mount and dismount a forklift or manlift multiple times per shift.
Ability to work in confined spaces and awkward positions for extended periods.
Ability to meet respiratory protection requirements under the Ludington Site Respiratory Protection Program.
Ability to work around hydrochloric acid, calcium chloride, magnesium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide, lubrication oils, greases, and chemical cleaning agents.
Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment.
Be cooperative, dependable, flexible, and show initiative.

Responsibilities

Package calcium chloride products and operate a forklift.
Load calcium chloride products into rail cars and trucks.
Maintain and clean out rail switches.
Operate fire hoses and other water-type hoses, air hammers, and other power tools.
Observe personnel involved in vessel entry.
Perform general labor including shoveling materials, wheelbarrow work, painting, raking, and maintaining plant grounds.
Work in elevated areas and use portable ladders.
Occasionally create or update department procedures to ensure accuracy.
Issue Safe Work Permits and lock and tag out equipment.
Perform other general labor duties as assigned.
Support plant and corporate HESS safety programs, objectives, and expectations; follow the Ludington Guiding Principles.
Support the Food Safety Program and Quality Program and adhere to FDA requirements.
Use and update procedures, maintain HESS compliance training, file paperwork, and complete related departmental tasks.
Use electronic tools including MS Outlook, Word, Excel, OTS, and SAP.
Maintain good working relationships with colleagues and contractors; stay current with changes in assigned plant areas.
Meet annual HESS expectations, intervene when at-risk behaviors are observed, use available safety tools, keep HESS training current, and take actions needed to provide a safe work environment.
Work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays, and cover overtime and after-hours call-ins.