Chlor-Alkali Technical Manager

About the role

OxyChem is looking for an experienced and self-motivated individual to fill the position of Technical Manager 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.
• Provide attention to detail, and dedication to work in order to ensure reliability of the work site as well as high quality product.
• Develop management systems to assure compliance to PSM standards (MOC's, PHR's, PSSR's, Procedures, Audits, etc.).
• Ensure plants operate in a safe and environmentally responsible manner while achieving 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 the development and implementation of cost saving projects (fixed, variable and marginal income).
• Provide timely and effective communication of the status of technical projects/issues and team accomplishments.
• Manage all available technical resources (internal and external) to ensure timely and cost-effective achievement of plant priorities.
• Set the vision and expectations for team members to ensure organizational success.
• Maintain or develop technical knowledge and skills of all team members at "state of the art".
• Develop and maintain an effective knowledge management system (technical documents) to retain the value of intellectual property.
• Manage Technical Department budget to ensure effective use and create value for OxyChem.
• Provide leadership to foster a "one" plant attitude.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering
• 10+ years' experience in process engineering and process supervision
• Technical and presentation skills
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interact and communicate on many levels of the organization is desirable
• 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

• Open to future relocation