VCM Process Engineer

OC2 Occidental Chemical Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

OC2 Occidental Chemical Corporation in Ingleside, Texas is seeking a Process Engineer to maintain safety and environmental standards while optimizing plant operations. You will identify and start-up process improvements to increase production, reliability, and product quality.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering and at least two years of manufacturing experience, strong analytical skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and solid communication. SAP knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering is required.
• 2+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Ability to read, write and speak in English.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays and respond to callouts on a non-routine basis.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment including respirator and safety gear.

Responsibilities

• Maintain protection of the environment and the health and safety of employees and communities.
• Identify, evaluate, develop, specify, justify, install and start-up process improvements to increase production capacity and yield.
• Participate in safety upgrades and environmental safeguards for overall process optimization.
• Provide engineering assistance to operations, troubleshoot process issues, and develop reports.
• Coordinate with Production, Project Engineering, Maintenance and Corporate Engineering on capital projects.
• Represent or assist in vendor coordination for operating services, materials and equipment.

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 Process Engineer with our Ingleside Plant located in Gregory, Texas.

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.
• Identify, evaluate, develop, specify, justify, install and start-up process improvements to increase production capacity, improve operating reliability, reduce manufacturing costs, reduce energy usage, conserve raw materials, improve product yields and improve product quality.
• Participate in any opportunity to enhance safety, upgrade environmental safeguards, and provide for the overall optimization of process operation.
• Provide ongoing engineering assistance to operations including troubleshooting of process operating problems, conducting special tests, developing reports, providing technical assistance as required and reporting of production status.
• Provide coordination between the Production, Project Engineering, Maintenance and Corporate Engineering Departments regarding capital project implementation including preparation of AFE's.
• Represent and/or assist production and engineering in matters of evaluation selection and coordination and control of vendors supplying necessary operating services, consulting services, materials, equipment and other needs of operation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, with 2+ years of engineering experience preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical/problem solving skills.
• High proficiency in Microsoft applications (such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• 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.

Additional Desired Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of SAP.

OxyChem, a producer of commodity chemicals with facilities across the United States, Canada, and Latin America, is renowned for its commitment to safety, environmental protection, customer service and sustainability. OxyChem’s chemicals are vital to quality of life, with applications in water treatment, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, commercial and residential development.