Electrical Technician

Occidental Chemical Corporation; Geismar (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Occidental Chemical Corporation’s Geismar facility in Louisiana seeks an experienced Electrician to maintain and repair plant electrical systems, emphasizing safety, reliability and environmental responsibility. The role supports production in a fast-paced chemical manufacturing setting.

Requires a High School Diploma/GED, Electrical NCCER, and 5+ years of electrical maintenance experience. Ability to work in a team or independently, strict PPE discipline, and a drive for continuous improvement

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Electrical NCCER certification required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience maintaining electrical systems.
• Ability to function well in a team and work independently with minimal supervision.
• High safety and environmental awareness.
• Must be able to wear PPE (safety glasses, hard hat, steel-toed shoes, respirators).

Responsibilities

• Maintain protection of the environment and the health and safety of our employees, customers, and communities as the highest priority.
• Provide attention to detail and dedication to ensure reliability of the work site and high-quality product.
• Perform calibration, repair, and integrity checks of plant electrical equipment to ensure accuracy, functionality, and reliability.
• Develop and implement a preventive and predictive maintenance schedule for plant electrical equipment/instrumentation.
• Provide technical assistance to production and engineering groups on new or modified electrical equipment/instrumentation.
• Maintain, update, report, requisition, and document I&E department records and resources for availability and dependability of test equipment, tools, spare parts, and vendor resources.
• Continuously improve by staying informed and educated on current safety, technical, and quality practices.

Skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Electrical maintenance

Diagnostics & repairs

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate or technical degree

Job description

At OxyChem, our chemistry makes modern life possible, and it is our people who make the difference. We are a safety-first, purpose-driven team committed to innovation, environmental responsibility, and doing things the right way. If you are ready to contribute, elevate your skills, and take ownership of your career, Oxychem offers the opportunity to make a difference every day.

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.

We are looking for an experienced and self-motivated individual to fill the position of Electrician within our Chemical Manufacturing Facility located in Geismar, Louisiana .

Essential Job Duties:

• 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.
• Provide attention to detail, and dedication to work in order to ensure reliability of the work site as well as high quality product.
• Perform calibration, repair, and integrity checks of plant electrical equipment to assure that accuracy, functionality, and reliability are within acceptable limits.
• Develop and implement a preventive and predictive maintenance schedule for plant electrical equipment/instrumentation that will assure a high on stream time for equipment.
• Provide technical assistance to production and engineering groups on application of new and modification of existing electrical equipment/instrumentation.
• Maintain, update, report, requisition, and document the I & E department records and resources to assure availability and dependability of test equipment, tools, spare parts, outside repairs, specifications, equipment history, vendor resources, and library resources.
• Continuously improve by staying informed and educated on current safety, technical, and quality practices.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Electrical NCCER
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in maintenance of electrical systems.
• Ability to effectively function and excel in a team environment as well as work independently with minimum supervision.
• High safety and environmental awareness.
• Must be able to properly and safely wear all required PPE such as safety glasses, hard hat, steel toed shoes, respirators, etc

Additional Desired Qualifications:

• Associate or equivalent degree from a vocational or technical institute preferred