Maintenance Supervisor- Electrical (LPVCM)

OC2 Occidental Chemical Corporation; Indiana; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

OxyChem, La Porte, TX, seeks an Electrical Maintenance Supervisor to lead electrical programs, coordinate repair work, and uphold safety and compliance in a demanding manufacturing environment.

You will supervise technicians, manage budgets, maintain BOMs, and implement improvements using SAP and OSHA NFPA 70E standards, with a focus on reliability and cost control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a minimum of 3 years electrical engineering experience in manufacturing.
• High School Diploma or GED with 10 years of practical electrical maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Proficient in SAP and MS Office; strong reading/writing in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate electrical programs and activities at the site.
• Plan, schedule, and monitor electrical maintenance work and repairs.
• Serve as primary contact with Operations Superintendent for daily workload planning.
• Create/maintain electrical PMs and BOMs for plant equipment.
• Ensure stores inventory accuracy and cost control for electrical assets.
• Provide training and performance feedback to electrical technicians.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

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 Electrical Maintenance Supervisor with our La Porte VCM Plant, located in La Porte, Texas.

Essential Job Duties

• Participate in and support programs, methods, systems and practices for maintaining a safe work environment.
• Reviews the HESS program requirements with those in the department and recommends improvements to maintain compliance and excellence.
• This position is accountable for planning, scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring Electrical programs and activities at the site.
• Primary contact with Operations Superintendent concerning the planning, scheduling, and implementation of the daily repair workload related to Electrical work.
• Create and maintain electrical PMs as required.
• Creates/maintains Bill of Materials (BOM’s) for all electrical equipment in assigned areas of the plant.
• Ensures accuracy of Stores inventory by evaluating maintenance needs, specifications, and quantities.
• Implements training programs to ensure continuing progression of the electrical technician’s qualifications.
• Responsible for annual performance reviews, coaching and feedback for direct reports.
• Participates in the design and implementation of equipment and process improvements, materials of construction improvements and efficiency and cost control improvements.
• Procures equipment, materials and services per plant specifications and procedures, using SAP to initiate, process, and track purchase requisitions and deliveries.
• Maintains good time and cost estimates, and cost control.
• Liaison to contractors performing I&E work within the facility.
• Indirectly oversees the work of contract groups and evaluates results.
• Evaluates contractor performance and makes recommendations for contractor assignments.
• Evaluates non-resident contractor performance, including quality & safety performance; provides feedback to Purchasing regarding contractor performance.
• Makes recommendations on projects such as timelines, labor requirements, work scope and materials.
• Advices engineers on specifications, materials of construction, etc.
• Assists the Technical Department with projects involving electrical systems.
• Responsible for the reliability of the power distribution system, the rectifiers, and all associated controls.
• Periodically review the site electrical procedures for accuracy and compliance with regulatory and corporate requirements.
• Provide training to technicians on any changes as required.
• Keep current on safety for electrical workers as regulated by OSHA and other regulatory bodies, such as NFPA 70E.
• Help oversee the electrical protocol and electrical PSM and ISO activities to ensure appropriate plant compliance.
• Interpret and modify drawings including P&ID’s, control diagrams, schematics, ladder logic, etc. for initial design reviews and plant modifications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of 10 years of practical electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment which includes a good working knowledge of equipment, materials, techniques, and safeguards or a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 3 years of electrical engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of a team.
• High proficiency in Microsoft applications (such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) and good working knowledge of SAP.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read, write and speak in English.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays and respond to off hours business needs on a non-routine basis.

Physical requirements –

Must 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 alarms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with supervising a group of electrical professionals preferred.

OxyChem, a producer of commodity chemicals with facilities across the United States, Canada, and Latin America, is renowned for its commitment to safety, environmental protection, customer service and sustainability. OxyChem’s chemicals are vital to quality of life, with applications in water treatment, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, commercial and residential development.