Electrical Engineer

OxyChem; Convent (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Career development opportunities

Job summary

OxyChem is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our Convent, Louisiana plant. In this role, you will develop procedures for monitoring and testing electrical equipment, provide technical support to maintenance teams, and manage electrical capital projects. A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering along with 5 years of maintenance experience is preferred. We emphasize safety and environmental protection in our operations.

You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with electrical safety standards and leading investigations into electrical incidents, making safety the top priority in all our activities.

Qualifications

• 5 years of maintenance experience in electrical engineering preferred.
• Ability to respond to off-hour emergencies.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor testing procedures for electrical equipment.
• Provide technical support to resolve maintenance problems.
• Lead electrical incident investigations with root cause analysis.
• Manage Maintenance Electrical capital projects.
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards.

Skills

Electrical Engineering knowledge

Technical support abilities

Communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Knowledge of National Electric Code

Experience with high voltage equipment

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Job 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.

OxyChem, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading producer of essential chemistry with operations in the U.S., Canada and Latin America. OxyChem’s products play an essential role in everyday life, supporting critical applications in water treatment, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, manufacturing, automotive, personal hygiene, and residential and commercial construction. OxyChem actively participates in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Voluntary Protection Program, underscoring our commitment to safety. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, OxyChem is a top three U.S. manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride, chlor-alkali and chlorinated organic chemicals, and calcium chloride. Visit oxychem.com for more information.

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.

Responsibilities

Develop testing, monitoring and calibration procedures for electrical equipment. Monitor equipment performance and make recommendations to improve reliability and reduce cost.

• Provide technical support to production and maintenance organizations to evaluate and resolve maintenance problems.
• Provide technical resources to support electrical maintenance efforts for troubleshooting assistance and support projects to deal with identified equipment. Lead and support electrical incident investigation with root cause analysis. Manage the identification, development, and implementation of new electrical power generation and maintenance PM programs.
• Review facility electrical maintenance activities to ensure that manufacturing, construction, installation, and operational testing conform to all specifications, codes, and standards (Mechanical Integrity).
• Assist in planning, procurement, scheduling, and supervising activities related to major outages/turnarounds.
• Prepare and justify cost estimates for plant electrical improvements and replacement of worn‑out equipment in compliance with health, safety and environmental standards. Monitor the facility's electrical operations and performance and facilitate the development of programs for improvement.
• Manage the Maintenance Electrical capital projects.
• 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.
• Serve as the Convent Plant Electric Motor Steward.
• Provide plant interface with Corporate Electrical Steward to ensure compliance with corporate directives and Guidelines.
• Knowledge of the National Electric Code (NFPA 70).
• Knowledge of the Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace (NFPA 70E).
• Experience with electrical equipment up to the 230KV level.

Qualifications

• BS Electrical Engineering with specialized knowledge of electrical power and maintenance, along with a minimum of 5 years maintenance experience is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read, write and speak in English.
• Must be able to respond to off‑hour emergencies.
• 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.