VCM Process Engineer

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 Process Engineer 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.
• Identify, evaluate, develop, specify, justify, install, and start up process improvements to increase production capacity, improve operating reliability, reduce manufacturing costs, reduce energy usage, conserve raw materials, improve product yields, and improve product quality.
• Participate in any opportunity to enhance safety, upgrade environmental safeguards, and support the overall optimization of process operations.
• Provide ongoing engineering assistance to operations, including troubleshooting process operating problems, conducting special tests, developing reports, providing technical assistance as required, and reporting on production status.
• Provide coordination between the Production, Project Engineering, Maintenance, and Corporate Engineering departments regarding capital project implementation, including preparation of AFEs.
• Represent and/or assist production and engineering in matters of evaluation, selection, coordination, and control of vendors supplying necessary operating services, consulting services, materials, equipment, and other operational needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering with 2+ years of engineering experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High proficiency in Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read, write, and speak in English.
• 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, walk, bend, and stoop.
• 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.

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