Maintenance Supervisor- Electrical (LPVCM)

Occidental Chemical Corporation; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Occidental Chemical Corporation seeks an experienced Electrical Maintenance Supervisor for the La Porte, Texas plant. The role requires strong electrical maintenance expertise, safety leadership, and the ability to coordinate maintenance programs with Operations leadership.

The ideal candidate will manage PMs, BOMs, and vendor relations, coach technicians, and drive improvements in electrical systems while ensuring regulatory and corporate compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of 10 years of practical electrical maintenance experience, or a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering with at least 3 years in manufacturing.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork abilities.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and SAP.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read, write and speak in English.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Support and improve safety programs and maintain a safe work environment per HESS requirements.
• Plan, schedule, coordinate, and monitor electrical programs and activities at the site.
• Serve as primary contact with Operations Superintendent for daily repair workload planning.
• Create and maintain electrical preventive maintenance (PM) schedules.
• Develop BOMs for electrical equipment and ensure accurate inventory.
• Implement training to advance electricians' qualifications.
• Oversee contractor performance and ensure quality and safety standards.
• Assist in design and implementation of equipment/process improvements and cost controls.
• Procure equipment and services using SAP, track requisitions and deliveries.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical 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.

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. Advises 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, holiday