Chlor-Alkali Process Safety & Technical Leader

OxyChem; Gregory (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

OxyChem, Ingleside Plant in Gregory, Texas, seeks an experienced Technical Manager to lead process engineering and site reliability. The role focuses on safety, regulatory compliance, and cost-effective plant performance. You will mentor the technical team, drive process-control improvements, and manage the department budget.

Ideal candidates have a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and 10+ years of process engineering and supervision experience in a chemical environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading process engineering and supervision in a chemical plant.
• Strong verbal and written communication across levels of the organization.
• Ability to mentor and develop engineering teams and operators.

Responsibilities

• Maintain environment, health, and safety for employees, customers, and communities.
• Develop management systems to ensure compliance with PSM standards.
• Operate plants safely while achieving high productivity and low costs.
• Mentor/coach Technical Team members to foster development.
• Develop process control talent to improve plant performance.
• Lead cost-saving projects (fixed, variable, marginal income).
• Communicate status of technical projects and team achievements timely.
• Manage Technical Department budget and resources.
• Set vision and expectations for team members' success.
• Maintain knowledge management systems and plant documentation.
• Foster a unified, collaborative plant mindset.

Skills

Process Engineering

Process Supervision

Verbal & Written Communication

Leadership

Education

B.S. in Chemical Engineering

Job description

OxyChem, Ingleside Plant in Gregory, Texas, seeks an experienced Technical Manager to lead process engineering and site reliability. The role focuses on safety, regulatory compliance, and cost-effective plant performance. You will mentor the technical team, drive process-control improvements, and manage the department budget.

Ideal candidates have a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and 10+ years of process engineering and supervision experience in a chemical environment.