Maintenance Supervisor- Electrical

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.

Essential Job Duties:

• Participate in and support programs, methods, systems and practices for maintaining a safe work environment. Reviews the HESS program requirements with those in the department and recommends improvements to maintain compliance and excellence.
• This position is accountable for planning, scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring Electrical programs and activities at the site.
• Primary contact with Operations Superintendent concerning the planning, scheduling, and implementation of the daily repair workload related to Electrical work.
• Create and maintain electrical PMs as required.
• Creates/maintains Bill of Materials (BOM's) for all electrical equipment in assigned areas of the plant. Ensures accuracy of Stores inventory by evaluating maintenance needs, specifications, and quantities.
• Implements training programs to ensure continuing progression of the electrical technician's qualifications.
• Responsible for annual performance reviews, coaching and feedback for direct reports.
• Participates in the design and implementation of equipment and process improvements, materials of construction improvements and efficiency and cost control improvements.
• Procures equipment, materials and services per plant specifications and procedures, using SAP to initiate, process, and track purchase requisitions and deliveries. Maintains good time and cost estimates, and cost control.
• Liaison to contractors performing I&E work within the facility. Indirectly oversees the work of contract groups and evaluates results. Evaluates contractor performance and makes recommendations for contractor assignments. Evaluates non-resident contractor performance, including quality & safety performance; provides feedback to Purchasing regarding contractor performance.
• Makes recommendations on projects such as timelines, labor requirements, work scope and materials. Advises engineers on specifications, materials of construction, etc.
• Assists the Technical Department with projects involving electrical systems.
• Responsible for the reliability of the power distribution system, the rectifiers, and all associated controls.
• Periodically review the site electrical procedures for accuracy and compliance with regulatory and corporate requirements.Provide training to technicians on any changes as required.
• Keep current on safety for electrical workers as regulated by OSHA and other regulatory bodies, such as NFPA 70E.
• Help oversee the electrical protocol and electrical PSM and ISO activities to ensure appropriate plant compliance.
• Interpret and modify drawings including P&ID's, control diagrams, schematics, ladder logic, etc. for initial design reviews and plant modifications.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of 10 years of practical electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment which includes a good working knowledge of equipment, materials, techniques, and safeguards or a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 3 years of electrical engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of a team.
• High proficiency in Microsoft applications (such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) and good working knowledge of SAP.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read, write and speak in English.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays and respond to off hours business needs 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with supervising a group of electrical professionals preferred.

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Oxy does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruiting process. We will never:

*Ask you to pay for applications, interviews, meetings, processing, training or for any other fees

*Use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an advance fee of any kind or

*Request personal information such as passport and bank account details at an early stage of our recruitment process.

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