OxyChem Process Supervisor - Cogen/Utilities

Oxychem; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

OxyChem in Texas seeks a Battleground Cogen/Utilities operations lead to oversee daily maintenance and production, driving safety, quality and cost targets while coordinating with planners and technicians.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical preferred) or 5+ years in a chemical plant, plus strong SAP usage and English proficiency. Expect to participate in outage planning, inventory control, and process optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical preferred) OR 5+ years in a chemical plant environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with vendors, customers and agencies (OSHA/EPA/LEPC).
• Proficiency with SAP and English language proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily maintenance and production activities in Battleground Cogen/Utilities.
• Plan and direct process-area activities to meet safety, quality, cost and production goals.
• Manage reliability priorities and maintenance backlogs; coordinate with planners and lead techs.
• Provide outage planning support; identify scope and timing for outages.
• Ensure raw material and product inventories meet specs and minimize degradation or loss.

Skills

Communication

MS Office

SAP

English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

DCS/Head Operator

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.

This position is accountable, in conjunction with the rest of the Cogen / Utilities team, for the results of the Battleground Cogen / Utilities Areas. Contribution to these results will be accomplished through overseeing the daily maintenance and production activities of the Cogen- Utilities processes. This position is responsible for the safety, environmental, quality, cost and production goals for the Battleground Cogen / Utilities production areas. Essential Job Duties: 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. Plan and direct the activities of the process area in a manner that achieves production of quality products in a safe, efficient, and reliable manner. Develop new & enhance existing management systems and procedures to quantify and compare operating performance with established standards and assures compliance with such standards. Manage reliability priorities and maintenance backlogs for the operating area. Work with planners and lead techs to support maintenance excellence. Work in conjunction with Maintenance to ensure that the maintenance backlog is managed, planned, and scheduled properly. Identify capital projects and assist in development of detailed scope as needed for the areas. Provide outage planning and support for planned shutdowns. Identify outage timing and scope. Help develop the operations plan for the outage and coordinate with Maintenance on the maintenance plan and cost. Assure that raw material and product inventories are in compliance with established minimum-maximum levels, that these materials meet specifications, and are handled in a manner which minimizes degradation or loss. Work to meet the objectives of the business and logistics leaders to establish raw material needs/usage targets, permissible inventory flexibility, production needs, and shipment targets. Develop and implement specific projects to improve manufacturing cost performance. Provide direction to the process technicians on key parameters, plant operating instructions, preparation of equipment for maintenance, process troubleshooting, operating plans, and safety issues. Support the safety process systems through participation in planned inspections, job observations, near miss reporting, incident investigation and other programs as required. Enforce the use of key procedures in all permitting activities Make housekeeping a high priority in your daily communications with operations and maintenance. Participate in the design and implementation of equipment and process improvements, material of construction improvements and efficiency and cost control improvements. Essential Job Duties: Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Chemical or Mechanical preferred) with a minimum of two years’ experience in a chemical plant environment OR 5+ years of experience in a chemical plant environment and a high school diploma or G.E.D, with DCS/Head Operator experience preferred. a chemical plant environment, with DCS/Head Operator experience preferred. Must be able to communicate effectively with outside vendors and customers as well as various government agencies such as OSHA, EPA, LEPC, etc. Must be able to respond to off hour emergencies. 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. Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team. Ability to work weekends, holidays and respond to callouts on a non-routine basis. 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.