OxyChem Electrical Technician

OxyChem; Geismar (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

OxyChem is seeking an experienced Electrician to join their Chemical Manufacturing Facility in Geismar, Louisiana. The role focuses on maintaining safety and reliability of plant electrical systems, with an emphasis on preventive maintenance and technical support for production teams.

Successful candidates will have a High School Diploma and 5 years of experience in electrical systems maintenance. Knowledge of safety requirements and ability to work within a team are essential. Join us in promoting a safe work environment and high-quality production.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety and environmental standards.
• Calibrate, repair, and check plant electrical equipment.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules.

Skills

Electrical systems maintenance

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Electrical NCCER Qualification

Associate or equivalent degree

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Electrical NCCER Qualification
• 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