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 Project Engineer with our LPVCM Plant located in La Porte, Texas.
Essential Job Duties:
Maintains protection of the environment and the health and safety of our employees, customers, and the communities in which we operate and transport our products, as our highest priority.
Develops and executes capital projects with direct plant Planner and Capital Supervisor to deliver safe, timely, and economical completion. In-house and external design/engineering support is available, as needed.
Acts as the liaison with engineering, operations, and maintenance
Develops and manages project scopes, including technical solutions to meet business objectives
Estimates and controls costs
Develops and controls project schedules
Determines applicable OxyChem and regulatory policies and procedures and assures project compliance
Provides detailed functional engineering, as needed, on assigned projects
Defines and coordinates the work of engineering disciplines, both in-house and contract
Reviews and approves drawings including flow sheets, isometrics, P&IDs, layout drawings, and vendor submittals
Prepares procedures, specifications, and bid packages
Specifies, requisitions, and expedites materials and equipment
Coordinates execution plan with plant Planner
Coordinates installation with Construction Supervision and turn-over to operations
Performs or oversees other activities as needed for successful project execution.
Responsible for project management including, but not limited to, routine project updating and forecasting, project cost controlling, project schedule adherence, project change management, maintaining project documentation and the project database, and project close-out and archiving.
Communicates the design and technical issues to technical and non-technical functions through reports, memos, design documents, and presentations, in a manner that is concise, factual, and effective.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in engineering required
5 or more years of job-related experience
3+ years of project engineering experience
Must be capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously, ranging in size from $50M to $5MM.
Must be able to develop effective working relationships with project sponsors, government agencies, outside engineering, construction and equipment supply firms.
Persistent in achieving objectives despite obstacles and setbacks.
Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to work weekends, holidays and respond to callouts on a non-routine basis.
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to read, write, and speak in English.
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:
5+ years of project engineering experience in chemical or petro-chemical industry.
Ten or more years of industry experience.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Microsoft Access, Microsoft Project, and SAP experience.
Field experience with installation of chemical plant equipment.
Fraud Statement:
It has come to our attention that various individuals and/or organizations are contacting people falsely pretending to recruit on behalf of OxyChem. Please be aware that these recruiting scams and communications do not originate, nor are they associated with our recruitment process. All OxyChem job postings and offers will require a completed application through our company website.
OxyChem 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.
We recommend against responding to unsolicited business propositions or offers from people you don't know. Do not disclose your personal or financial details. If you believe you have been the victim of a recruiting scam, please contact your local police department.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering
- 5 or more years of job-related experience
- 3+ years of project engineering experience
- Experience managing multiple projects ranging in size from $5M to $50M
- Ability to develop effective working relationships with sponsors, government agencies, contractors, and vendors
- Ability to work weekends, holidays and respond to callouts on a non-routine basis
- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to read, write, and speak English
- Physical capability: lift 40 lbs, climb ladders/stairs, walking, bending, stooping
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment including respirator and respond to visual/audible alarms
- Ability to review and approve drawings (P&IDs, isometrics), prepare specifications and bid packages
- Field experience with installation of chemical plant equipment
- 5+ years of project engineering experience in chemical or petro-chemical industry
- Ten or more years of industry experience
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Experience with Microsoft Access, Microsoft Project, and SAP
What We Do
Occidental Petroleum Corporation (Oxy) is an international energy company focused on exploring for and producing oil and natural gas, with operations and assets in the United States, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. It also operates a petrochemical manufacturing business, applying technology and operational expertise to produce energy and serve industrial markets worldwide through its global business portfolio.
