VCM Process Engineer

OxyChem•Gregory, TX

40d•Onsite

About The Position

OxyChem is seeking an experienced, self-motivated Process Engineer for its Ingleside Plant in Gregory, Texas. The role supports safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations by developing and implementing process improvements, providing engineering assistance to operations, and coordinating capital projects and vendor support. Protecting the environment and the health and safety of employees, customers, and nearby communities is the highest priority.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
At least 2 years of engineering experience; manufacturing experience is preferred.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
High proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to work weekends and holidays and respond to non-routine callouts.
Ability to lift 40 pounds, climb ladders and stairs, walk, bend, and stoop.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including a respirator.
Ability to respond to visual and audible alarms.

Nice To Haves

Good working knowledge of SAP.
Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Protect the environment and the health and safety of employees, customers, and communities where the company operates or transports products.
Identify, evaluate, develop, specify, justify, install, and start up process improvements to increase production capacity and reliability, reduce manufacturing costs and energy use, conserve raw materials, and improve yields and product quality.
Participate in opportunities to enhance safety, upgrade environmental safeguards, and optimize process operations.
Provide ongoing engineering support to operations, including troubleshooting, conducting special tests, preparing reports, providing technical assistance, and reporting production status.
Coordinate capital project implementation among Production, Project Engineering, Maintenance, and Corporate Engineering, including preparing AFEs.
Represent or assist production and engineering in evaluating, selecting, coordinating, and controlling vendors providing operating and consulting services, materials, equipment, and other operational needs.