VCM Production Superintendent

Occidental Chemical Corporation; Gregory (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Occidental Chemical Corporation is seeking an experienced VCM Production Superintendent for the Ingleside Plant in Gregory, Texas. You will lead production planning, safety programs, and capital project interfaces to deliver reliable operations while managing costs.

Key responsibilities include coordinating shutdowns, optimizing plant performance, and driving continuous improvement across maintenance and operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably Chemical Engineering, with at least five years of plant process experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; fluent in English.
• Ability to respond to off-hour emergencies and work weekends/holidays.
• Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork ability.
• Able to lift 40 lbs, climb ladders, and wear PPE including respirator.
• SAP knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety, environmental protection, and health for employees and communities.
• Develop programs to reduce costs and improve plant efficiency and productivity.
• Manage capital budget and interface with project engineering to implement new processes.
• Plan and execute shutdowns, decontamination, and start-ups with input from supervisors.
• Provide technical assistance during planning for equipment shutdowns.
• Direct on key parameters, maintenance priorities, and budgeted costs.
• Develop annual operating budget and control costs within limits.
• Identify fixed cost savings opportunities and report monthly.
• Ensure consistent operations and policy adherence across shifts.
• Coordinate outages with management, external suppliers, and customers.
• Collaborate with maintenance to schedule routine and capital work.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

English language

Emergency responsiveness

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelors in Engineering (Chemical)

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 VCM Production Superintendent 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.
• Prepare and administer programs, methods, systems, and practices for reducing costs and improving employee and plant efficiency, safety, productivity, and reliability.
• Manage the capital budget and interface with the project engineering department as necessary to recommend, prioritize, design, and install new processes and equipment as required to meet the long-term vision.
• Manage the overall production plan for shutdowns. Develop detailed shutdown, decontamination, and start-up plans for major plant shutdowns with process supervisors' input.
• Provide technical assistance to the Process supervisor during planning for minor equipment/process shutdowns.
• Provide direction on key parameters, maintenance priorities, plant operating instructions, capital planning and spending, fixed and variable cost goals, and safety issues.
• Develop annual operating budget and control cost within budgeted limits.
• Identify fixed cost reduction opportunities, prepare fixed cost analysis, and report on fixed cost performance monthly.
• Ensure consistency of operation, application of policies/procedures, and accountability across all shifts and among individuals.
• Partner with plant management to establish equipment outage dates to allow efficient use of resources to perform outage work with external suppliers to ensure uninterrupted supply and with customers to minimize impact of planned and unplanned outages.
• Partner with the maintenance department to identify, prioritize, and schedule routine, capital, and T/A maintenance work.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably Chemical Engineering, with a minimum of five years of plant process experience.
• 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.
• Must be able to respond to off-hour emergencies.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays and respond to callouts on a non-routine basis.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs., climb ladders and stairs, and perform walking, bending, and stooping as 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.