Occidental Petroleum Corporation

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 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 Instrument & Electrical Technician within our Chemical Manufacturing Plant located in Pedricktown, NJ.

Essential Duties

• This position is responsible for providing instrumentation and electrical craft skills in a safe, productive, and environmentally-responsible manner, as required to achieve plant goals and objectives.
• Participates in and supports programs, methods, systems, and practices for maintaining a safe work environment. Reviews the HESS program requirements with those in the department and recommends improvements to maintain compliance.
• Reviews work requests for safety hazards and takes precautions as needed. Attends monthly safety meetings as requested. Participates in weekly housekeeping and critical items inspections of the instrument and electrical shops. 
• Performs reliable instrument and electrical repairs on all plant process equipment.
• Responsible for installation, programming, calibration, and preventative maintenance for electrical and Instrument equipment to improve field system operation/uptime and reduce total operating costs.
• 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.
• Responsible for ensuring stability of on-line analyzers.
• 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 the area equipment Preventative Maintenance (PM) program.
• Maintains the necessary craft skills, training, and qualification; including area overviews and applicable HESS courses required for the position, including First Aid and CPR training. Attends company or vendor training as directed.
• Trains and qualifies to operate mobile equipment, such as forklifts, manlifts, carry decks, etc.
• Provides assistance to other maintenance craft, as qualified.
• 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.
• Participates in special information or problem-solving teams as requested.
• Utilizes 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, requisition materials from Stores, etc.
• Maintains, updates, reports, and documents the electrical maintenance records and resources to assure availability and dependability of equipment, tools and spare parts, outside repairs, specifications, equipment history, vendor resources and library resources. Writes notifications on findings.
• 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.
• Provides technical assistance to production and engineering groups on application of new and modification of instrumentation and electrical equipment.
• Supports and fulfills the requirements of the plant’s ISO Quality System.
• Completes the necessary activities to comply with the requirements of Routine Maintenance Work Processes procedures and guidelines.
• Completes any miscellaneous tasks and additional responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent is required. 
• Must possess an Associate's Degree in Instrumentation or Electrical Technology OR must have (2) years of equivalent experience in industry.
• This position requires proof of NCCER certification, in Electrical and/or Instrumentation, no later than 6 months post-employment. 
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to read, write and speak in English.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team.
• Must possess valid driver’s license.
• Experience in repairs of instrumentation and electrical equipment is required. 
• 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

• SAP experience.
• Familiarity with the Pedricktown Industrial Complex
• Strong computer skills to interact with the computerized maintenance management system. 
• Knowledgeable in mechanical relay logic and ladder logic, and programming of simple ladder logic programs. 
• Able to read electrical schematics. 
• Able to perform preventative maintenance on medium voltage electrical equipment such as switchgear, breakers, etc. 
• Strong skills in troubleshooting 120-volt AC controls, 480 V, 2400 V, 13.8KV switchgear; Working knowledge of inspection, maintenance and troubleshooting of distribution and power transformers. 
• Skilled in troubleshooting using loop drawing, schematics, ladder logic, and P&I drawings.

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.