OxyChem Instrument Technician

OxyChem; Deer Park (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career development opportunities

Job summary

OxyChem is seeking an experienced Instrument Technician for its facility in Deer Park, Texas. The ideal candidate will ensure environmental safety while providing maintenance and troubleshooting for plant instrumentation and electrical systems.

Qualified individuals should have five years of relevant experience or equivalent education. This role requires proficiency in troubleshooting controls and excellent communication skills.

Join OxyChem and contribute to a safety-driven environment with competitive pay and extraordinary career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have five years of process instrumentation/electrical maintenance experience.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Able to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain protection of the environment and health and safety of employees.
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot plant instrumentation and control systems.
• Provide attention to detail to ensure reliability and high-quality product.

Skills

Troubleshooting 120 volt AC controls

Process control loops

Microsoft applications

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Education or GED

NCCER certification in instrumentation

Associates Degree in Instrumentation or Electrical Technology

Tools

SAP

Specialized test and measuring equipment

Job description

Contribute. Grow. Lead...with OxyChem. Looking for a challenge? Desire to achieve your true potential? OxyChem is a growing, action-oriented, safety driven chemical manufacturing company continually striving to be the best in the business while staying focused on environmental protection. The secret to our success has and will continue to be our people.

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.

Instrument Technician – Deer Park, Texas

We are looking for an experienced and self-motivated individual to fill the position of Instrument Technician with our Chemical Manufacturing Facility located in Deer Park, Texas.

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.
• Support the Process Safety and Risk Management goals and objectives.
• Participate in site-wide Process Safety and Risk Reduction activities as requested. Look for opportunities to be the 'fresh set of eyes' in this area.
• Actively participate in plant wide training to support quality and safety needs including ISO, OSHA VPP.
• Provide attention to detail, and dedication to work in order to ensure reliability of the work site as well as high quality product.
• Ensure that you and others are respected, supported and encouraged to grow and succeed in their job.
• Install, maintain, inspect, troubleshoot, repair and perform preventative maintenance on all plant instrumentation, control systems, analyzers and electrical equipment.
• Responsible for prompt and accurate diagnosis of minor problems and the implementation of corrective action.
• Consult directly with equipment vendors on problems for resolution as necessary.
• Set up and operate limited types of shop tools and specialized test, measuring equipment and hand tools utilized in any phase of machine installation or maintenance.
• Conduct evaluation tests on valves, motors, instruments, etc.
• Must be proficient in troubleshooting 120 volt AC controls.
• Research specifications for materials, testing and repair of instrumentation and electrical equipment.

Qualifications

• High School Education or GED required.
• Five (5) years process instrumentation/electrical maintenance experience in industry OR two (2) years maintenance experience in industry and Associates Degree in Instrumentation or Electrical Technology.
• Must be proficient in troubleshooting using loop drawing, schematics, ladder logic, electrical one-line, and P&I drawings.
• Proficient in maintaining process control loops, electronic controls, valves, and transmitters.
• This position requires proof of the NCCER certification prior to employment (instrumentation 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.
• Able to work overtime, weekends and holidays as needed to maintain a 24/7 operating plant.
• Ability to read, speak, and write English.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team.
• 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.

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OxyChem does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruiting process. We will never:

• Ask you to pay for applications, interviews, meetings, processing, training or for any other fees.
• Use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an advance fee of any kind or
• Request personal information such as passport and bank account details at an early stage of our recruitment process.

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