What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pipefitter position at 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 of Pipefitter with our Chemical Manufacturing Facility located in Wichita, Kansas.
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.
- Lay out, assemble, install, and maintain pipe systems and pipe support systems.
- Cuts and treads pipe using industrial equipment.
- Work with various types of pipe and fittings including fiber cast piping.
- Read, study, and interpret job specification plans, and P&IDs, to gain an understanding of work to be done.
- Must be able to read work orders to see what work has been scheduled.
- Rigs and moves heavy steel and assist crane operator, welders etc.
- Utilize computer systems for completing various job duties, such as ordering parts, completing online training, reviewing email, etc.
Education Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum of 3 years as a pipefitter in an industrial environment.
Safety and Physical Requirements
- Must be able to read process flow diagrams, P&IDs, and follow mechanical specifications.
- Able to work overtime, weekends, holidays and call outs as needed to maintain a 24/7 operating plant.
- Ability and willingness to serve as member of Emergency Response Team.
- Ability to read, speak, and write English.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Valid driver’s license required.
- Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team.
- Must be able to work in confined spaces, work at heights, climb ladders and stairways and work from platforms and in pipe racks.
- 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 an air feed respirator. Must be able to work outside in extreme temperatures. Must be able to respond to visual and audible alarms.
Additional Desired Qualifications:
- Additional chemical plant or manufacturing experience is preferred.
- Good working knowledge of SAP preferred.
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