OxyChem Mechanical Planner

Oxychem Corporation; Convent (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

OxyChem is seeking an experienced Mechanical Planner for our Convent, Louisiana facility. This role focuses on planning work for mechanical crafts, coordinating with maintenance and project teams to ensure safe, reliable plant operations.

Responsibilities include scheduling crews, procuring materials and services via SAP, maintaining PMs and BOMs, and supporting engineers on projects. Expect to work non-standard hours during outages and to uphold safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Plan work and set schedules for mechanical crafts technicians and contractors across millwright, pipefitter, welder, scaffolding, painter, and insulator.
• Procure equipment, materials, and services per plant specs, using SAP to initiate, process, and track requisitions and deliveries; stage material and manage cost estimates.
• Create and maintain PMs for equipment and repetitive job plans; maintain BOMs for major equipment; ensure stores accuracy.
• Coordinate fieldwork by non-resident contractors; evaluate contractor performance for quality and safety.
• Assist engineers with plant projects, provide timeline and labor recommendations; develop and prepare maintenance projects for AFE submittal.
• Follow the Management of Change process to document and implement plant PSM changes; seek opportunities to improve reliability and reduce costs.
• Provide on-site, off-hours support and participate in meetings.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

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 Mechanical Planner with our Chemical Manufacturing facility located in Convent, Louisiana.

Essential Job Duties

• Maintain protection of the environment & the health & safety of our employees, customers, & the communities in which we operate and/or transport our products, as our highest priority. This includes full support of, and participation in, all Corporate & Plant policies, procedures, applicable programs, & goals.
• Plan work & set schedules for Oxy general crafts technicians & contractors in all mechanical crafts, including millwright, pipefitter, welder, scaffolding, painter, & insulator. Work with Maintenance/Process Supervisors to determine work scope, priority, & timing. Establish requirements for labor, tools, material, & equipment. Backfill for Maintenance Supervisors as required (vac., outages, etc.).
• Procure equipment, material & services per plant specifications & procedures, using SAP to initiate, process, & track purchase requisitions & deliveries. Stage material. Maintain good time & cost estimates & cost control .
• Track area planning backlog & work orders ensuring SAP data is current & accurate.
• Create & maintain PM’s for equipment, as needed.
• Create & maintain repetitive job plans.
• Create/maintain BOM’s for all major pieces of equipment in assigned areas of the plant. Insure Stores accuracy by evaluating requirements, specifications, & quantities.
• Coordinate & assist in monitoring fieldwork being performed by non-resident contractors. Evaluate non-resident contractor performance, including quality & safety performance.
• Assist engineers with plant projects, technical details, & specifications. Make recommendations on projects such as timeline, labor requirements, work scope, & material. Develop & prepare maintenance projects for AFE submittal.
• Follow the Management of Change Process to document & implement plant PSM changes.
• Continually look for opportunities to improve plant reliability & to reduce plant costs.
• Support and maintain Responsible Care Programs through continued commitment to the overall HESS efforts of the site. Insure that work activities comply with all applicable health, environmental, safety, process safety, and security laws and regulations. Insure compliance with all ISO requirements.
• Provide on-site, off-hours, call-out support, as needed, to cover maintenance issues, direct personnel, & obtain materials or services. Attend/participate in meetings.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or completed GED
• This position requires a minimum of 5 yrs experience as a maintenance journeyman in millwright, pipefitting, or welding application. Also requires a minimum of 3 yrs experience in detail planning in a computerized maintenance system, SAP or other.
• Must be willing to work non-standard schedules during outages, emergencies or shutdowns.
• Must be able to traverse irregular surfaces, climb ladders/stairs, frequent plant areas, respond to visual and audible alarms, communicate orally, and wear personal protective equipment.
• Must effectively utilize written and oral communication skills to maintain professional relationships with suppliers, as materials and services are procured on a regular basis.