Electrical Engineer - Occidental Petroleum Corporation

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.

Occidental Chemical Corporation (OxyChem) is a leading North American manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resins, chlorine and caustic soda – key building blocks for a variety of indispensable products such as plastics, pharmaceuticals and water treatment chemicals. Other OxyChem products include caustic potash, chlorinated organics, sodium silicates, chlorinated isocyanurates and calcium chloride. OxyChem's market position is among the top three producers in the United States in 2020 for the principal products it manufactures and markets. Based in Dallas, Texas, the company has manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Canada and Latin America.

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. We are looking for an experienced and self-motivated individual to fill the position of Electrical Engineer within our Pasadena PVC Plant located in Pasadena, TX.

Essential Job Duties:  

• Maintain protection of the environment and the health and safety of our employees, customers, and the communities in which we operate and/or transport our products as our highest priority.
• Implements the Electrical Distribution System Maintenance program in accordance with company guidelines, codes, and governmental regulations.
• Develops, updates and tracks action plans pertaining to program tasks and overall electrical distribution system maintenance.
• Provides on-going reporting of program activity status to plant management.
• Arranges for contract services support for program related activities as required.
• Reviews facility electrical maintenance activities to ensure that manufacturing, construction, installation, and operational testing conform to all specifications, codes and standards.
• Performs formal and informal audits of the program elements to ensure compliance to all applicable codes and standards.
• Maintains current knowledge of company/government rules and regulations.
• Evaluates capital project scopes and vendor proposals for new equipment purchases.
• Assists with troubleshooting of plant electrical maintenance issues to ensure continued plant operability.
• Conducts failure mode analyses to identify units posing excessive failure risks and supports proposed changes in design.
• Assists in the training/coaching of hourly personnel in repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Ensures Process Safety and Risk management objectives are practiced daily through participation in Management of Change, Process Hazards Analysis, Process Safety Hazard Hunter, and pre-startup safety review responsibilities.
• Provides Chemical Commandment training and awareness to others as the opportunity arises.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• A minimum of 3 years electrical engineering experience required.
• Plant maintenance experience preferred.
• High proficiency in Microsoft applications (such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read, write and speak in English.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays and respond to callouts on a non-routine basis.
• Physical requirements - Must be able to lift 40 lbs., climb ladders and stairs.  Walking, bending, stooping is required.  Must be able to wear personal protective equipment including the use of a respirator.  Must be able to respond to visual and audible alarms. 

Additional Qualifications:

• Knowledge of NEC and other applicable codes relating to electrical engineering and high voltage systems desired.
• Actual experience in design/maintenance of plant electrical systems desired.

Occidental is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, political preference, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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