Process Engineer - Occidental Petroleum Corporation

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. We are looking for an experienced and self-motivated individual to fill the position ofProcess Engineer - Silicate Division at our plant located in Mobile, AL.

Essential Job Duties:

Directly responsible for maintaining and communicating divisional process risk procedures and implementation of process risk procedures for the Silicate Division.

Design and conduct Process Engineering Projects/Studies; Troubleshoot process/product problems division-wide; recommend design improvements to plant staff; Coordinate appropriate capital project work.

Create and administer Process Risk policies and practices; Process Hazard Review Leader (HAZOP, LOPA, What if/Checklist, and FMEA); Training materials development; Trainer and Master Trainer; Incident Investigation to Level II.

Assist plants in resolving customer quality problems as required.

Assist silicate plants with Operating Manual Updates and Operator Training Programs as needed;

Interface with the Corporate Process Risk Group, Technical Director, and Silicate plants on Process Risk related issues. Maintain Divisional Process Risk Procedures and assist plants with implementation plans; Visit Silicate plants periodically to assist with Process and Process Safety related needs. Conduct PHA revalidations for the Silicate Division; Conduct Incident Investigations as needed; Management of Change technical resource.

Provide technical support in plant audits (customer, corporate, regulatory, etc.)

Fulfill safety spreadsheet expectations (job observations, planned inspections, etc.)

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or chemical engineering or a closely related engineering field, with a preferred minimum of 5 years’ process & equipment related experience and  2 years of experience with P&ID's. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to resolve technical problems with dissatisfied customers and work as part of a team.
• Self-starter with strong leadership, communications, analytical, decision making, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read, write and speak in English.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
• Ability to respond to emergencies on weekends, holidays and evenings.
• High proficiency in Microsoft applications (such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and good working knowledge of SAP.
• 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.

Occidental is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, political preference, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.