What are the responsibilities and job description for the Millwright position at OXY, Inc.?
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.
Candidates have the opportunity to make up to $36.19/hr DOE.
We are looking for an experienced and self-motivated individual to fill the position ofMillwrightwith ourCalcium Chloride plantlocated inLudington, Michigan.
Primary Function
This IC Journeyman Millwright position's primary job function is to install, repair, troubleshoot, and maintainrotating and non-rotating mechanical equipmentfor the plant site.
Functions that must be performed in order to fulfill Primary Function stated above include:
- Installs, repairs, troubleshoots, and maintains mechanical equipment such as compressors, pumps, centrifuges, conveyors, elevators, cranes, etc. for the site.
- Complete documentation for work as required.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
- Troubleshoots and repairs chain drives, bearings, hoists, and machine shop equipment.
- Troubleshoots, rebuilds and repairs pumps (vane, gear, centrifugal, screw, diaphragm, vacuum) for the site including alignment.
- Troubleshoots and repairs both pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
- Dismantle equipment when required for repair or transportation and reassemble upon return.
- Align and calibrate machinery and equipment parts as required for efficient and safe operation.
- Clean, lubricate and perform other condition-based maintenance work on mechanical equipment.
- Safely perform other maintenance non-Millwright related work as needed.
- Utilize the maintenance work process to complete work.Provide daily job progress to scheduler and routine feedback to planner to ensure efficiency and continuous improvement.
- Learn, follow, and occasionally create and update applicable procedures to ensure that all jobs are completed in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner.
- Responsible for knowledge and use of all area and job specific safety equipment.
- Perform daily housekeeping activities in order to maintain a safe and environmentally sound workplace.
- Assist with training of new employees.
- Complete all training requirements as determined by site needs.
- Industrial Craftsman (IC) role - Perform other non-Millwright maintenance work you are trained for and can execute safely.
- Actively support and participate in programs to continuously improve plant operations through problem-solving teams, etc.
- Actively support plant and corporate HESS safety programs, objectives, and expectations.
- Follows the Ludington Guiding Principles.
- Must be able to work with others in a self-directed workforce environment.Teamwork is an essential competency.
- Supports the Food Safety Program and Quality Program. Adheres to FDA requirements.
Education/Certification Requirements
Pre-employment Requirement
*Successful completion of a formalMillwright Training Programand/or5 years Industrial Millwright experience.
Post-employment Requirement
*Forklift License
*Manlift (JLG) License
*Overhead Crane License
Physical Requirements
*Climb multiple flights of stairs to access the top of tanks and process equipment.
*Work in all types of weather (heat, humidity, sub-zero cold, etc.)
*Ability to climb multiple flights of stairs with tools weighing 25 lbs.
*Must be able to perform duties requiring standing for extended periods of time.
*Bending and kneeling around process equipment for extended periods to conduct equipment rebuilds and repairs.
*Perform typical physical requirements found in maintenance such as repetitive pushing, pulling, and lifting motions.
*Climb step and extension ladders to access process equipment, working from scaffolding, and working in high places in excess of 100 ft. high.
*Ability to lift 50 pounds.
*Mounting and dismounting a forklift or manlift multiple times per shift.
*Working in confined spaces, or awkward positions may be necessary for extended periods. (This could include sitting, lying on one's stomach, back, or side, stooped over, stretching, or leaning around objects as possible examples).
*Ability to work around chemicals such as hydrochloric acid, calcium chloride, magnesium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide, lubrication oils, greases, and chemical cleaning agents.
*Ability to wear all required PPE.
*Use of a cutting torch and welding helmet.
Recruitment Fraud
It has come to our attention various individuals and/or organizations are contacting people falsely pretending to recruit on behalf of Oxy. Please be aware that these recruiting scams and communications do not originate nor are they associated with our recruitment process. All Oxy job postings and offers will require a completed application through our company website.
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.
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.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.
Oxy is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Individual with Disability/Veteran Status
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