Welder

Oxychem Corporation•Ludington, MI

26d

About The Position

Contribute. Grow. Lead...with OxyChem. Looking for a challenge? Desire to achieve your true potential? 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. Visit oxychem.com for more information. 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. This IC/Welder Position’s primary job function is to repair pipelines, structures, and equipment using welding as the primary means of repair.

Requirements

Pre-employment Requirement Successful completion of a formal Welding Training Program and/or 5 years Industrial Welding experience.

Responsibilities

Fabricate and install structures, pipelines, brackets, pipeline repair patches, etc.
Make repairs and fabrications based on oral or written instructions, piping specifications, self-taken fielded measurements, sketches or blueprints.
Operate all welder specific tools and general shop tools as required to safely complete work.
Safely perform other maintenance non-welder related tasks such as changing valves, pipe fittings, etc.
Utilize the maintenance work process to complete work.
Provide daily job progress to scheduler and routine feedback to planner to ensure efficiency and continuous improvement.
Learn, follow, and occasionally create and update applicable procedures to ensure that all jobs are completed in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner.
Occasionally create or update procedures to ensure accuracy.
Responsible for knowledge and use of all area and job specific safety equipment.
Perform daily housekeeping activities in order to maintain a safe and environmentally sound workplace.
Assist with training of new employees.
Complete all training requirements as determined by site needs.
Industrial Craftsman (IC) role - Perform other non-Welder maintenance work you are trained for and can execute safely.
Actively support and participate in programs to continuously improve plant operations through problems solving teams, etc.
Actively support plant and corporate HESS safety programs, objectives, and expectations.
Follows the Ludington Guiding Principles.
Must be able to work with others in a self-directed workforce environment. Teamwork is an essential competency.
Supports the Food Safety Program and Quality Program.
Adheres to FDA requirements.