Maintenance Engineer - Rotating Equipment

Occidental Chemical Corporation; Deer Park (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Occidental Chemical Corporation seeks a Mechanical Engineer to lead the rotating equipment maintenance program at the Houston site. You will drive safety-focused maintenance, oversee REM tasks, and coordinate vendor support. You will implement process safety practices daily and mentor hourly technicians in repairs and preventive maintenance.

The ideal candidate has a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years in plant maintenance, strong communication, and working knowledge of SAP and

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in mechanical engineering with 5 years minimum of experience in plant maintenance or plant engineering.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and SAP.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain protection of the environment and health and safety of employees, customers, and communities as priority.
• Ensure Process Safety and Risk Management objectives are applied daily (MOC, PHA, PHA Hunter, PSSR).
• Establish and implement the Rotating Equipment Maintenance program per guidelines and regulations.
• Keep REM program guidelines current across Houston Operations and ensure proper practices.
• Develop, track, and communicate action plans for REM tasks and report REM status to plant management.
• Coordinate contract services for REM activities as required.
• Conduct audits of REM program elements to ensure compliance with codes and standards.
• Provide training and coaching to hourly personnel in repairs and preventative maintenance.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Emergency responsiveness

English proficiency

Education

B.S. Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

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.

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.
• Ensure that Process Safety and Risk Management objectives are practiced daily through participation in Management of Change, Process Hazards Analysis, Process Safety Hazard Hunter, and Pre-startup Review responsibilities. Provide Chemical Commandment training and awareness to others as the opportunity arises.
• Establish, develop, and implement the Rotating Equipment Maintenance (REM) program in accordance with company guidelines, codes, and governmental regulations.
• Ensure Houston Operations REM program guidelines are current, and instill correct practices across all Houston Operations sites, and comply with the latest Maintenance Guidelines maintained by Corporate HES Risk Engineering, manufacturers, or industry practice.
• Develop, update, track, and communicate action plans pertaining to REM tasks.
• Provide on-going reporting of REM program status to plant management.
• Arrange for contract services support for REM program related activities as required.
• Communicate employee concerns relating to REM activities to appropriate supervision and management.
• Review facility rotating equipment activities to ensure manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, and operation conform to all specifications, codes, standards and procedures.
• Perform formal and informal audits of the REM program elements to ensure compliance to all applicable codes and standards.
• Support and coordinate Corporate HES Risk Engineering and Insurance audits as required.
• Maintain current knowledge of company / government rules and regulations.
• Evaluate capital project scopes and vendor proposals for new equipment purchases.
• Conduct failure mode analyses to identify units posing excessive failure risks and support proposed changes in design.
• Assist in the training / coaching of hourly personnel in repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Maintain knowledge of current practices within the industry related to rotating equipment design, maintenance, troubleshooting, and operation to assist in ensuring success of the REM program.
• Maintain or gain certification in vibration acquisition and analysis to assist in rotating equipment troubleshooting and repair.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and communicate mean-time-between-failures program for all critical rotating equipment within the Houston Site.

Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in mechanical engineering with 5 years minimum of experience in plant maintenance or plant engineering.
• In-depth knowledge of industry standards and other applicable codes relating to mechanical systems and rotating equipment.
• Actual experience in design/maintenance of miscellaneous rotating equipment and associated failure analysis is preferred.
• High proficiency in Microsoft applications (such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) and a good working knowledge of SAP.
• 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.
• Physical requirements - Mist 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