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Posted : Wednesday, November 22, 2023 03:34 AM
Instrument and Electrical Maintenance Technician
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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 2024 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 Instument and Electrical Maintenance Technician within our Chemical Manufacturing Plant located in Muscle Shoals, AL.
Essential Job Duties: · Performs reliable instrument and electrical repairs on all plant process equipment.
· Troubleshoots, fabricates, modifies, removes, repairs, overhauls, or replaces parts or equipment on instrumentation and electrical systems, involved directly or indirectly with chemical processes or associated support equipment, in a safe, cost efficient, and environmentally-responsible manner.
· Identifies the need for and obtains the necessary parts, tools, equipment, materials, and supplies to safely perform assigned work.
· Identifies and evaluates alternative plans of action required to solve instrument and electrical failures.
· Adheres to area equipment Preventative Maintenance (PM) program.
· Maintains the necessary training and qualification; including area overviews and applicable HESS courses required for the position, including First Aid and CPR training.
· Maintains craft skills so as to ensure ability to complete assigned work.
· Provides assistance to other maintenance crafts, as qualified.
· Assists in warehouse as needed, based on training & qualifications.
· Attends company or vendor training as directed.
· Trains and qualifies to operate mobile equipment, such as forklifts, manlifts, etc.
· Performs all work in a safe and professional manner.
· Performs safety, quality, and environmental inspections as assigned.
· Performs regular housekeeping to maintain a clean and safe work area.
Complies with all safety, health, and environmental rules and regulations.
· Meets all Safety and Environmental Performance Accountability Spreadsheet requirements.
· Participates in special information or problem-solving teams as requested.
· Performs miscellaneous tasks as assigned.
· Utilizes the Maintenance files and other engineering data as a resource in solving plant instrumentation and electrical problems.
· Performs recordkeeping required to properly document inspections and repairs performed.
· Utilizes the computerized Maintenance management system to document repair notes, review repair history, obtain materials from Stores, etc.
· Utilizes a computer for recording time and attendance, for SAP applications, for email communications, and for area process data, etc.
· Cooperates with other employees in a team atmosphere to solve plant problems and achieve plant goals.
· Supports OxyChem’s Equal Employment Policy and Affirmative Action Plan.
· Supports and fulfills the requirements of the plant’s ISO Quality System.
· Adheres to USP/FDA requirements.
· Maintains a high awareness and support of the Environmental Awareness Program.
· Supports the Food Safety Management Systems.
· Completes any additional responsibilities assigned by Plant Supervision.
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.
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.
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 or 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.
General: Must have high School Diploma / GED.
Employees typically work a 40-hour per week, 10-hour day Monday through Thursday rotation, with overtime or callouts as required to maintain plant operations.
They will be available on the overtime and callout boards to perform work in other crafts for which they have had prior experience and training, or as a helper for a lead craftsman such as an electrician.
Physical Requirements: Must work in temperatures ranging from winter lows to summer highs, and in all weather conditions.
Must be able to work while wearing full protective equipment and a variety of facial coverings, including full-face respirators, hoods, and supplied-air breathing equipment.
Must satisfy the medical “ability to wear” for respiratory use.
Must be able to lift and handle bags of material weighing up to 60 pounds.
Must be able to exert force to open and close manually-operated valves in the area with reasonable accommodation.
Must be able to climb single-section vertical ladders up to 30 feet and climb stairs, and work from elevations of up to 90 feet above ground level.
Must be able to enter and work in confined spaces.
Must routinely work on uneven surfaces.
Requires normal dexterity to perform the routine daily activities of standing, sitting, stooping, bending; and have good eye, hand, and foot coordination.
Requires dexterity to perform routine craft work, such as the operation of hand and power tools, disassemble and assemble equipment, align and position parts, perform rigging, operate mobile equipment, etc.
Specialized Knowledge & Skill Requirements: · Must have sufficient plant and process knowledge and craft knowledge to safely plan and perform assigned work.
Must have sufficient verbal and written communication skills to organize and coordinate work with the appropriate area Technicians and supervision.
Must have sufficient computer skills to interact with the computerized Maintenance management system.
· Minimum 3 years of experience as a mechanic/millwright plus mechanic/millwright knowledge verification via NCCER OR mechanic/millwright knowledge verification via NCCER plus completion of the following classes at Northwest Shoals or equivalent: · Int 106 Elements of Industrial Mechanics or MSP 136 Machine Repair · Int 117 Principles of Industrial Mechanics · Int 118 Fundamentals of Industrial hydraulics and pneumatics · Int 127 Principles of Industrial Pumps and Piping Systems Problem Solving/Troubleshooting: There is an unlimited number of different types of mechanical failures possible associated with the many different types of process and non-process equipment and facilities present in the plant.
This position must use his/her craftsmanship and experience to diagnose, identify, and execute the corrective action required to eliminate the failure.
Other Knowledge & Skill Requirements: A reasonable amount of overtime may be required to meet production needs.
Job Other Plant Operations Primary Location United States-Alabama-Muscle Shoals Organization OXY CHEM Schedule Full-time
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 2024 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 Instument and Electrical Maintenance Technician within our Chemical Manufacturing Plant located in Muscle Shoals, AL.
Essential Job Duties: · Performs reliable instrument and electrical repairs on all plant process equipment.
· Troubleshoots, fabricates, modifies, removes, repairs, overhauls, or replaces parts or equipment on instrumentation and electrical systems, involved directly or indirectly with chemical processes or associated support equipment, in a safe, cost efficient, and environmentally-responsible manner.
· Identifies the need for and obtains the necessary parts, tools, equipment, materials, and supplies to safely perform assigned work.
· Identifies and evaluates alternative plans of action required to solve instrument and electrical failures.
· Adheres to area equipment Preventative Maintenance (PM) program.
· Maintains the necessary training and qualification; including area overviews and applicable HESS courses required for the position, including First Aid and CPR training.
· Maintains craft skills so as to ensure ability to complete assigned work.
· Provides assistance to other maintenance crafts, as qualified.
· Assists in warehouse as needed, based on training & qualifications.
· Attends company or vendor training as directed.
· Trains and qualifies to operate mobile equipment, such as forklifts, manlifts, etc.
· Performs all work in a safe and professional manner.
· Performs safety, quality, and environmental inspections as assigned.
· Performs regular housekeeping to maintain a clean and safe work area.
Complies with all safety, health, and environmental rules and regulations.
· Meets all Safety and Environmental Performance Accountability Spreadsheet requirements.
· Participates in special information or problem-solving teams as requested.
· Performs miscellaneous tasks as assigned.
· Utilizes the Maintenance files and other engineering data as a resource in solving plant instrumentation and electrical problems.
· Performs recordkeeping required to properly document inspections and repairs performed.
· Utilizes the computerized Maintenance management system to document repair notes, review repair history, obtain materials from Stores, etc.
· Utilizes a computer for recording time and attendance, for SAP applications, for email communications, and for area process data, etc.
· Cooperates with other employees in a team atmosphere to solve plant problems and achieve plant goals.
· Supports OxyChem’s Equal Employment Policy and Affirmative Action Plan.
· Supports and fulfills the requirements of the plant’s ISO Quality System.
· Adheres to USP/FDA requirements.
· Maintains a high awareness and support of the Environmental Awareness Program.
· Supports the Food Safety Management Systems.
· Completes any additional responsibilities assigned by Plant Supervision.
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.
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.
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 or 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.
General: Must have high School Diploma / GED.
Employees typically work a 40-hour per week, 10-hour day Monday through Thursday rotation, with overtime or callouts as required to maintain plant operations.
They will be available on the overtime and callout boards to perform work in other crafts for which they have had prior experience and training, or as a helper for a lead craftsman such as an electrician.
Physical Requirements: Must work in temperatures ranging from winter lows to summer highs, and in all weather conditions.
Must be able to work while wearing full protective equipment and a variety of facial coverings, including full-face respirators, hoods, and supplied-air breathing equipment.
Must satisfy the medical “ability to wear” for respiratory use.
Must be able to lift and handle bags of material weighing up to 60 pounds.
Must be able to exert force to open and close manually-operated valves in the area with reasonable accommodation.
Must be able to climb single-section vertical ladders up to 30 feet and climb stairs, and work from elevations of up to 90 feet above ground level.
Must be able to enter and work in confined spaces.
Must routinely work on uneven surfaces.
Requires normal dexterity to perform the routine daily activities of standing, sitting, stooping, bending; and have good eye, hand, and foot coordination.
Requires dexterity to perform routine craft work, such as the operation of hand and power tools, disassemble and assemble equipment, align and position parts, perform rigging, operate mobile equipment, etc.
Specialized Knowledge & Skill Requirements: · Must have sufficient plant and process knowledge and craft knowledge to safely plan and perform assigned work.
Must have sufficient verbal and written communication skills to organize and coordinate work with the appropriate area Technicians and supervision.
Must have sufficient computer skills to interact with the computerized Maintenance management system.
· Minimum 3 years of experience as a mechanic/millwright plus mechanic/millwright knowledge verification via NCCER OR mechanic/millwright knowledge verification via NCCER plus completion of the following classes at Northwest Shoals or equivalent: · Int 106 Elements of Industrial Mechanics or MSP 136 Machine Repair · Int 117 Principles of Industrial Mechanics · Int 118 Fundamentals of Industrial hydraulics and pneumatics · Int 127 Principles of Industrial Pumps and Piping Systems Problem Solving/Troubleshooting: There is an unlimited number of different types of mechanical failures possible associated with the many different types of process and non-process equipment and facilities present in the plant.
This position must use his/her craftsmanship and experience to diagnose, identify, and execute the corrective action required to eliminate the failure.
Other Knowledge & Skill Requirements: A reasonable amount of overtime may be required to meet production needs.
Job Other Plant Operations Primary Location United States-Alabama-Muscle Shoals Organization OXY CHEM Schedule Full-time
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• Location : Muscle Shoals, AL
• Post ID: 9132875796
