Occidental Petroleum Corporation

OxyChem Chemical Operator

Occidental Petroleum Corporation • $76K — $85K *
Chicago, IL 60629In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • High School diploma or GED required.
  • Process Technology Degree or 2 years of relevant chemical plant experience.
  • Strong math, reading comprehension, and mechanical reasoning skills.
  • Ability to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays.
  • Must be able to work as part of an Emergency Response Team.
  • Physical capability to lift 40 lbs and wear protective equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain environmental and safety standards as a top priority.
  • Conduct routine inspections and troubleshoot operational issues.
  • Operate equipment and monitor chemical process conditions.
  • Maintain logs of operational readings and shift production requirements.
  • Initiate and prepare equipment for maintenance tasks.
  • Perform minor repairs and utilize SAP for maintenance notifications.
  • Communicate equipment malfunctions to supervision and auxiliary personnel.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits package.
  • Retirement savings plan options.
  • Opportunities for career advancement.
  • Supportive team environment.
  • Training and development programs available.
Full Job Description
We are looking for an experienced and self-motivated individual to fill the position of Chemical Operator with our Chemical Plant located in Chicago, IL.

Job Description
  • 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.
  • Conduct routine operating inspections of the unit, troubleshoot operational problems and respond to area emergencies or to changing operational situations.
  • Operate equipment in the field and monitor process operating conditions through the use of instrumentation to regulate temperatures, pressures, concentration and flow of chemicals through the process system for prescribed reaction with critical limits. All must be accomplished according to standard operating procedures and in support of the safe operation and environmental integrity of the plant.
  • Maintain log of readings, lab results, shift production requirements and equipment issues to record daily activity and provide for adequate shift relief.
  • Initiate work requests, perform minor maintenance within capabilities and prepare equipment for maintenance.
  • Prepare equipment for maintenance work such as locking out equipment, preparing permits and verifying equipment.
  • Make minor repairs to equipment and initiate maintenance action when needed utilizing the SAP work notification process.
  • Notify supervision, maintenance, engineering and other auxiliary personnel regarding equipment malfunctions and troubleshoot process issues as needed.


Qualifications
  • High School diploma or completed GED.
  • Process Technology Degree OR minimum of 2 years relevant work experience (e.g. production, loading, or unit maintenance) in a chemical plant or manufacturing environment.
  • Proficiency in math, reading comprehension, and mechanical reasoning with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work a rotating shift; weekends; holidays; overtime; and respond to callouts.
  • Ability and willingness to serve as member of Emergency Response Team.
  • Ability to read, write and speak in English.
  • Proficient in Microsoft applications
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team.
  • 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.


Hourly Pay Range: $37.00-$41.00, determined by experience and qualifications.

Candidates having qualifications that exceed the minimum job requirements may receive consideration for higher-level role given (1) their experience, (2) additional job requirements, and/or (3) business needs.

Check out OxyChem's competitive benefit package here.

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Learn more about Occidental Petroleum Corporation
Size
11,678 employees
Market Cap
$56.5 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
-$14.8 billion
Founded
1920
5 Year Trend
+20.7%
Revenue
$17.9 billion
NASDAQ
OXY
* Ladders Estimates

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