OxyChem Electrician

OxyChem; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tremendous career development opportunities

Job summary

OxyChem in Pasadena, Texas, is seeking an Electrical Maintenance professional to ensure plant safety and operational efficiency. This role requires a High School Diploma or GED and five years of relevant experience, or an associate degree with three years of experience.

Candidates must possess skills in troubleshooting power systems and maintain compliance with safety regulations. The company offers competitive pay and benefits along with opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Five years of process Electrical maintenance experience in the industry or three years of electrical experience with an Electrical associate degree.
• Must have NCCER certification prior to employment.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain environmental protection and safety of employees.
• Conduct evaluation tests on valves and motors.
• Maintain shop, tools, and work area clean.

Skills

Troubleshooting 120-volt AC controls

Troubleshooting 480V, 2400V, 13.8 KV switchgear

Motor repair and inspection

National Electrical Code (NEC)

Excellent interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Electrical associate degree

Job description

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.

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 communities in which we operate and transport our products as a highest priority.
• Must be proficient in troubleshooting 120-volt AC controls, 480-volt motors and switch gear.
• Conduct evaluation tests on valves and motors.
• Support the Process Safety and Risk Management goals and objectives.
• Participate in site-wide Process Safety and Risk Reduction activities as requested.
• Keep shop, tools and work area picked up and clean.
• Maintain prints and files in proper place.
• Document work (as found, as left) and update procedures, drawings, specs and files.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Five (5) years process Electrical maintenance experience in the industry or an Electrical associate degree with three (3) years of electrical experience.
• This position requires proof of NCCER certification prior to employment (electrical certification preferred).
• Must be proficient in troubleshooting 120-volt AC controls.
• Must be proficient in troubleshooting 480V, 2400V, 13.8 KV switchgear.
• Working knowledge of motor repair, inspection and troubleshooting motor control systems.
• Working knowledge of the inspection, maintenance and troubleshooting of distribution and power transformers.
• Must be proficient in troubleshooting using loop drawing, schematics, ladder logic, and P & I drawings.
• Extensive knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC)
• Ability to troubleshoot problems and consult directly with equipment vendors for resolution.
• Able to work overtime, weekends and holidays as needed to maintain a 24/7 operating plant
• Excellent interpersonal skills include the ability to work as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High proficiency in Microsoft applications.
• Ability to read, write and speak in English.
• Must possess valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• A valid Journeyman License is preferred and should be supported by demonstrated relevant work experience in the field.
• Instrumentation experience in industry.

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.

Benefits

Very competitive pay, benefits, and tremendous career development opportunities.