Mechanical/Chemical Engineer

At OxyChem, our chemistry makes modern life possible, and it is our people who make the difference. We are a safety-first, purpose-driven team committed to innovation, environmental responsibility, and doing things the right way. If you are ready to contribute, elevate your skills, and take ownership of your career, Oxychem offers the opportunity to make a difference every day.

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 position is responsible for reliability engineering duties across the five plants in the Silicates Division, as well as a small ACL operation. This includes process equipment troubleshooting, process controls troubleshooting and optimization, mechanical failure analysis, capital and expense project implementation, and mechanical integrity support.

Key Duties Include: Evaluate, recommend, and assist in establishing preventive and predictive maintenance programs. Review and evaluate maintenance work and develop best practices. Support production goals for each plant via design recommendations that enhance 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. Provide support for capital and expense project work, including scope development, AFE submission, and project execution. Assist plants in optimization of routine maintenance and capital/expense project costs. Assist with engineering efforts needed to meet capital requirements and process improvement objectives.

Remain current on the latest technology and develop unique 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 the qualification, selection, and evaluation of 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. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or chemical engineering discipline required.

Must have a solid background in plant maintenance and/or mechanical reliability with at least three years of experience. 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. Physical requirements: Must be able to lift 40 lbs. and climb ladders and stairs. Walking, bending, and stooping are required. Must be able to wear personal protective equipment, including a respirator. Must be able to respond to visual and audible alarms.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of construction techniques, including welding and equipment inspections, as well as PSM, PRM, and OSHA standards, is desired. Fraud Statement: It has come to our attention that various individuals and/or organizations are contacting people falsely pretending to recruit on behalf of OxyChem. Please be aware that these recruiting scams and communications do not originate, nor are they associated with our recruitment process.

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