Technical Manager, Chlor-Alkali Plant Operations

Oxychem; Gregory (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

OxyChem is seeking an experienced Technical Manager for the Ingleside Plant in Gregory, Texas. The role focuses on protecting health, safety and the environment while driving reliable, cost-effective operations and process improvements.

You will develop and implement PSM-compliant management systems, mentor a technical team, and lead cost-saving projects while coordinating internal and external resources to meet plant priorities. Strong communication across levels is essential.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Chemical Engineering required.
• 10+ years of process engineering and supervision experience.
• Strong technical and presentation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication across organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Maintain protection of environment and health and safety for employees, customers and communities.
• Develop management systems to assure compliance to PSM standards (MOC’s, PHR’s, PSSR’s, Procedures, Audits, etc.).
• Ensure plants operate safely with high productivity and low costs.
• Mentor/coach Technical Team members to foster professional development.
• Identify and develop high potential team members.
• Develop process control talent to maintain and improve plant control systems.
• Use process control to improve safety, environmental performance and reduce costs.
• Provide leadership for cost-saving projects (fixed, variable and marginal income).
• Provide timely communication of status of technical projects and team accomplishments.
• Manage Technical Department budget to ensure effective use and create value for OxyChem.

Skills

Technical skills

Presentation skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

B.S. in Chemical Engineering

Job description

OxyChem is seeking an experienced Technical Manager for the Ingleside Plant in Gregory, Texas. The role focuses on protecting health, safety and the environment while driving reliable, cost-effective operations and process improvements.

You will develop and implement PSM-compliant management systems, mentor a technical team, and lead cost-saving projects while coordinating internal and external resources to meet plant priorities. Strong communication across levels is essential.