Journeyman Industrial Plumber – Plant Maintenance

Oxychem; Ludington (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

OxyChem in Ludington, MI is seeking an experienced IC Journeyman Plumber-Pipefitter to provide pipefitting and plumbing services at the Calcium Chloride Plant. This role requires strong teamwork and adherence to safety and environmental guidelines.

Candidates must hold a Journeyman Plumbing License (Master preferred) and bring maintenance experience in chemical/manufacturing environments. The position offers competitive pay up to $36.19/hour and opportunities for training and advancement.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Journeyman Plumbing License, Master preferred.
• Five (5) years maintenance experience in Chemical or Manufacturing Plant is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and install piping (domestic water, process, steam and condensate, & waste) for the Ludington site.
• Execute relief valve, rupture disk, plumbing fixture, backflow preventer, and plastic lined pipe installation, maintenance, and repair.
• Must demonstrate a willingness to follow all safety related rules, practices and procedures.
• Work within the site permitting system consistent with Section 106 of the Michigan State Plumbing Code.
• Maintain documentation of PSV’s and PRD’s for the Site with the other crafts and departments to ensure compliance with OxyChem’s mechanical integrity programs.
• Read prints and specifications to be able to perform the job.
• Utilize the maintenance work process to complete work. Provide daily job progress to scheduler and routine feedback to planner to ensure efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Learn, follow, and occasionally create and update applicable procedures to ensure that all jobs are completed in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner.
• Responsible for knowledge and use of all area and job specific safety equipment.
• Perform daily housekeeping activities in order to maintain a safe and environmentally sound workplace.
• Assist with training of new employees.
• Complete all training requirements as determined by site needs.
• Industrial Craftsman (IC) role - Perform other non-Pipefitter maintenance work you are trained for and can execute safely.
• Actively support and participate in programs to continuously improve plant operations through problem‑solving teams, etc.
• Actively support plant and corporate HESS safety programs, objectives, and expectations.
• Follows the Ludington Guiding Principles.
• Must be able to work with others in a self‑directed workforce environment. Teamwork is an essential competency.
• Supports the Food Safety and Quality Programs.

Skills

Journeyman Plumbing

Maintenance experience

Pipefitting

Education

Journeyman Plumbing License

Master preferred

Job description

OxyChem in Ludington, MI is seeking an experienced IC Journeyman Plumber-Pipefitter to provide pipefitting and plumbing services at the Calcium Chloride Plant. This role requires strong teamwork and adherence to safety and environmental guidelines.

Candidates must hold a Journeyman Plumbing License (Master preferred) and bring maintenance experience in chemical/manufacturing environments. The position offers competitive pay up to $36.19/hour and opportunities for training and advancement.