OXY, Inc.
Overview
Contribute. Grow. Lead...with OxyChem. 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 PVC resins, chlorine and caustic soda, with products that support plastics, pharmaceuticals and water treatment chemicals. Based in Dallas, Texas, the company has manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Canada and Latin America. We are a fast-paced company that rewards top performers with competitive pay, benefits and tremendous career development opportunities.
We are looking for an experienced and self-motivated individual to fill the position of
Senior Process Engineer
within our Corporate Engineering organization. The work location is at our Corporate Engineering office in Pasadena, TX.
Essential Job Duties
Safety is paramount at Oxy. In every activity we maintain the health and safety of our employees, customers and community as well as protect the environment in which we operate.
Incorporate Process Safety and Risk Management principles into the foundation of all work performed.
Provide Process Engineering Support to Projects and Special Studies by:
Leading the Front End Loading activities
Technology evaluation and selection
Preliminary through detailed scope development
Developing heat and material balances
Preparing PFDs and P&IDs
Preparing equipment and instrument datasheets
Preparing system package specifications
Preparing control narratives
Direct and supervise work and performance of contracted engineering firms' process engineering discipline to ensure accuracy.
Participate in PHA's
Develop operating procedures
Provide training to engineers and operator technicians
Provide construction support and participate in PSSR's, commissioning and start-up.
Provide expertise in technology and chemical processing knowledge.
Become a subject matter expert for the corporation for a specific technology and develop and maintain corporate commandments, guidelines, specifications and best practices for the technology.
Provide support to manufacturing sites assisting with troubleshooting process issues based on experience and expertise.
Ensure corporate policies, procedures, and standards are followed by yourself and by contractors working for you.
Maintain technical expertise in codes, recommended practices and standards, applying that expertise to procedures, selection and application of equipment in our process technologies through individual effort and ongoing training.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering with a minimum of 10 years of functional experience in production and/or process engineering in the chemical/petrochemical industry. Experience in chlor-alkali, brine treatment, caustic processes, and/or vinyl technology preferred.
Proficiency in process engineering principles and methods.
Ability to communicate with a broad spectrum of plant and corporate personnel.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Access).
Familiarity with SAP or equivalent computerized inventory management software.
Self-starter with a strong desire to deliver superior results.
Strong analytical/problem solving skills.
A proven team player capable of working in a multi-discipline team environment with a desire to share knowledge.
Managerial Courage – be willing to take a stand on issues that may not be popular and not be afraid to take negative action when necessary.
Excellent leadership, mentoring and teamwork skills with the ability to effectively transfer technical expertise to less experienced professionals.
Ability to travel as required to support assignments. Travel is estimated at 25% per year, primarily one- to four-day trips to plant sites and engineering offices.
Ability to work weekends, holidays and respond to callouts as needed.
Physical requirements: must be able to lift 40 lbs, climb ladders and stairs; walking, bending, and stooping; must be able to wear PPE including respirator; must be able to respond to visual and audible alarms.
Additional Desired Qualifications
Experience in Cell Membrane technology.
Experience in PVC technologies.
Experience in VCM and/or EDC manufacturing technologies.
Familiarity with process engineering software packages such as Aspen is a plus.
Good comfort level presenting information to all levels of management.
Possession of a Professional Engineering License.
Recruitment Fraud
It has come to our attention various individuals and/or organizations are contacting people falsely pretending to recruit on behalf of Oxy. Please be aware that these recruiting scams and communications do not originate nor are they associated with our recruitment process. All Oxy job postings and offers will require a completed application through our company website.
Oxy does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruiting process. We will never:
Ask you to pay for applications, interviews, meetings, processing, training or for any other fees
Use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an advance fee of any kind
Request personal information such as passport and bank account details at an early stage of our recruitment process.
We recommend against responding to unsolicited business propositions or offers from people you don't know. Do not disclose your personal or financial details. If you believe you have been the victim of a recruiting scam, please contact your local police department.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.
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We are looking for an experienced and self-motivated individual to fill the position of
Senior Process Engineer
within our Corporate Engineering organization. The work location is at our Corporate Engineering office in Pasadena, TX.
Essential Job Duties
Safety is paramount at Oxy. In every activity we maintain the health and safety of our employees, customers and community as well as protect the environment in which we operate.
Incorporate Process Safety and Risk Management principles into the foundation of all work performed.
Provide Process Engineering Support to Projects and Special Studies by:
Leading the Front End Loading activities
Technology evaluation and selection
Preliminary through detailed scope development
Developing heat and material balances
Preparing PFDs and P&IDs
Preparing equipment and instrument datasheets
Preparing system package specifications
Preparing control narratives
Direct and supervise work and performance of contracted engineering firms' process engineering discipline to ensure accuracy.
Participate in PHA's
Develop operating procedures
Provide training to engineers and operator technicians
Provide construction support and participate in PSSR's, commissioning and start-up.
Provide expertise in technology and chemical processing knowledge.
Become a subject matter expert for the corporation for a specific technology and develop and maintain corporate commandments, guidelines, specifications and best practices for the technology.
Provide support to manufacturing sites assisting with troubleshooting process issues based on experience and expertise.
Ensure corporate policies, procedures, and standards are followed by yourself and by contractors working for you.
Maintain technical expertise in codes, recommended practices and standards, applying that expertise to procedures, selection and application of equipment in our process technologies through individual effort and ongoing training.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering with a minimum of 10 years of functional experience in production and/or process engineering in the chemical/petrochemical industry. Experience in chlor-alkali, brine treatment, caustic processes, and/or vinyl technology preferred.
Proficiency in process engineering principles and methods.
Ability to communicate with a broad spectrum of plant and corporate personnel.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Access).
Familiarity with SAP or equivalent computerized inventory management software.
Self-starter with a strong desire to deliver superior results.
Strong analytical/problem solving skills.
A proven team player capable of working in a multi-discipline team environment with a desire to share knowledge.
Managerial Courage – be willing to take a stand on issues that may not be popular and not be afraid to take negative action when necessary.
Excellent leadership, mentoring and teamwork skills with the ability to effectively transfer technical expertise to less experienced professionals.
Ability to travel as required to support assignments. Travel is estimated at 25% per year, primarily one- to four-day trips to plant sites and engineering offices.
Ability to work weekends, holidays and respond to callouts as needed.
Physical requirements: must be able to lift 40 lbs, climb ladders and stairs; walking, bending, and stooping; must be able to wear PPE including respirator; must be able to respond to visual and audible alarms.
Additional Desired Qualifications
Experience in Cell Membrane technology.
Experience in PVC technologies.
Experience in VCM and/or EDC manufacturing technologies.
Familiarity with process engineering software packages such as Aspen is a plus.
Good comfort level presenting information to all levels of management.
Possession of a Professional Engineering License.
Recruitment Fraud
It has come to our attention various individuals and/or organizations are contacting people falsely pretending to recruit on behalf of Oxy. Please be aware that these recruiting scams and communications do not originate nor are they associated with our recruitment process. All Oxy job postings and offers will require a completed application through our company website.
Oxy does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruiting process. We will never:
Ask you to pay for applications, interviews, meetings, processing, training or for any other fees
Use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an advance fee of any kind
Request personal information such as passport and bank account details at an early stage of our recruitment process.
We recommend against responding to unsolicited business propositions or offers from people you don't know. Do not disclose your personal or financial details. If you believe you have been the victim of a recruiting scam, please contact your local police department.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.
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