Chlor-Alkali Technical Superintendent
Title: Chlor-Alkali Technical Superintendent Location: United States-Texas-GregoryOther Locations:
Description
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 2021 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 Chlor-Alkali Technical Superintendent within our Chemical Manufacturing Plant located in Gregory, Texas.
• 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.
• Assign projects and priorities for completion by process and DCS engineers and supervises these employees. Monitor and direct process engineering efforts to ensure successful and timely completion of such projects.
• Evaluate and recommend process improvements.
• Monitor variable efficiencies and fixed utility usages. Drive projects to improve the efficiencies.
• Oversee the Management of Change Process. Review and approve appropriate change documents.
• Act as Technical Steward for the process. Ensure the adherence of necessary industry best practices. Ensure technical "know-how" is communicated throughout the organization.
• Act as a trouble-shooting resource for the operations supervision. Offer technical ability and methodologies for problem solving.
• Oversee incident investigations and release/maintenance emission calculations as required. Remain current on environmental permits and regulations.
• Lead the efforts on Alarm Management.
• Oversee the annual TRI Calculations for the environmental department.
• Interview engineering applicants as required to determine technical capabilities and suitability for employment and placement within the OxyChem organization.
Qualifications
• B.S. degree in Engineering, preferably Chemical Engineering.
• 5 years of plant process engineering experience.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Good knowledge of plant process systems, regulations, and policies.
• Good leadership and command skills.
• High proficiency in Microsoft applications (such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• 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 Desired Qualifications:
• Good working knowledge of SAP.
• Prior supervisory experience.
• Building MS Access database and SQL.
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
Recommended Skills
- Alarm Devices
- Calculations
- Chemical Engineering
- Communication
- Databases
- Engineering