Electrical Engineer

Contribute. Grow. Lead...with OxyChem. Looking for a challenge? Desire to achieve your true potential? OxyChem is a growing, action-oriented, safety driven chemical manufacturing company continually striving to be the best in the business while staying focused on environmental protection. The secret to our success has and will continue to be our people.

Occidental Chemical Corporation (OxyChem) is a leading North American manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resins, chlorine and caustic soda - key building blocks for a variety of indispensable products such as plastics, pharmaceuticals and water treatment chemicals. Other OxyChem products include caustic potash, chlorinated organics, sodium silicates, chlorinated isocyanurates and calcium chloride. OxyChem's market position is among the top three producers in the United States for the principal products it manufactures and markets. Based in Dallas, Texas, the company has manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Canada and Latin America.

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 Electrical Engineer within our Battleground Plant located in La Porte, TX.

Essential Job Duties:

• Focus on the safety and health of our employees, communities, and customers and protect the environment in the communities in which we operate and/or transport our products.
• Develop the Electrical Distribution System Maintenance program in accordance with company guidelines, codes, and regulations. Work with maintenance group to implement the program.
• Develops, updates and tracks action plans pertaining to program tasks.
• Provides on-going reporting of program activity status to plant management.
• Arranges for contract services support for program related activities as required.
• Reviews facility electrical maintenance activities to ensure that manufacturing, construction, installation, and operational testing conform to all specifications, codes, and standards.
• Performs formal and informal audits of the program elements to ensure compliance to all applicable codes and standards.
• Maintains current knowledge of company and agency rules and regulations.
• Evaluates capital project scopes and vendor proposals for new equipment purchases.
• Conducts failure mode analyses to identify units posing excessive failure risks and supports proposed changes in design.
• Assists in the training/coaching of hourly personnel in repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Ensures Process Safety and Risk Management objectives are practiced daily through participation in Management of Change, Process Hazards Analysis, Process Safety Hazard Hunter, and pre-startup safety review responsibilities.
• Provides OxyChem electrical standards, guidelines, and procedure training to others as the opportunity arises.
• Act as a technical resource for Maintenance on transformers, rectifiers, Chlorine cell room electrical equipment, power generation, power distribution systems, electric motors, and uninterruptible/back-up power supply systems.
• Provide cost estimating and engineering proposals on routine replacement of equipment to correct maintenance problems or for the improvement of processing equipment. Supervise the installation of such equipment.
• Play a lead role in creating and managing the electrical portion of the routine maintenance budget. Track and effectively use capital budget as it relates to electrical maintain and upgrade projects.
• Review drawings to ensure that designs meet technical needs of the project and adhere to industry standards for reliability and safety.
• Manage projects including identification, scope development, design review, schedule, implementation, and commissioning of electrical projects.
• Work with Project Engineering to ensure the reliability and maintainability of new and upgrade projects.
• Work well in a team environment, balance multiple electrical projects, and establish and maintain relationships with internal departments and vendors.

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • 5 years electrical engineering experience required. 7 years experience preferred
• Experience in refining or chemical plant environment preferred
• Power Plant or Cogen experience a plus.
• Power rectifier experience a plus
• Good written and oral communication skills required.
• 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 Qualifications:

• Knowledge of NEC and other applicable codes relating to electrical engineering and high voltage systems desired.
• Knowledge of OSHA and NFPA 70E electrical safety standards desired.
• Experience with electrical distribution, including medium voltage, high voltage, and DC systems
• Actual experience in design/maintenance of plant electrical systems desired.

Occidental is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, political preference, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.