OxyChem Electrical Technician

About the role

OxyChem is seeking an experienced and self-motivated Electrician to join our team at our Chemical Manufacturing Facility in Geismar, Louisiana. Our facility plays a crucial role in producing essential chemistry products that support various industries.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Perform calibration, repair, and integrity checks of plant electrical equipment to assure that accuracy, functionality, and reliability are within acceptable limits.
• Develop and implement a preventive and predictive maintenance schedule for plant electrical equipment/instrumentation that will assure a high on stream time for equipment.
• Provide technical assistance to production and engineering groups on application of new and modification of existing electrical equipment/instrumentation.
• Maintain, update, report, requisition, and document the I & E department records and resources to assure availability and dependability of test equipment, tools, spare parts, outside repairs, specifications, equipment history, vendor resources, and library resources.
• Continuously improve by staying informed and educated on current safety, technical, and quality practices.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GEDElectrical NCCER Qualification
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in maintenance of electrical systems.
• Ability to effectively function and excel in a team environment as well as work independently with minimum supervision.
• High safety and environmental awareness.
• Must be able to properly and safely wear all required PPE such as safety glasses, hard hat, steel toed shoes, respirators, etc.

Qualifications

• Associate or equivalent degree from a vocational or technical institute preferred.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of electrical systems and equipment.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Proficient in using diagnostic tools and equipment.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Tremendous career development opportunities.
• Safe and supportive workplace culture.
• Opportunities for continuous improvement and learning.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $XX/X based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The shift is typically Monday through Friday, with rotating shifts and potential weekend work.