Pipefitter

Title: Pipefitter
Location: United States-Michigan-Ludington
Other Locations: United States

Description

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.

OxyChem, a wholly owned subsidiary of international energy company Occidental, is based in Dallas with manufacturing facilities in the United States, Canada and Chile. It is among the top three producers in the United States for the PVC, chlor-alkali, chlorinated organic, and other principal products it manufacturers and markets, and is a global leader in the production of polyvinyl chloride (PVC). OxyChem vinyl products are used for indispensable medical supplies, PVC pipe for delivering safe drinking water, and a variety of other long-lasting products essential to the automotive, electrical, and construction sectors. Visit www.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 Pipefitter with our Calcium Chloride plant located in Ludington, Michigan.

Primary Function

This IC Journeyman Plumber-Pipefitter position’s primary job function is to provide pipefitting and plumbing service for the Ludington plant.

Essential Functions

Functions that must be performed in order to fulfill Primary Function stated above include:

• Maintain, repair, and install piping (domestic water, process, steam and condensate, & waste) for the Ludington site.
• Execute relief valve, rupture disk, plumbing fixture, backflow preventer, and plastic lined pipe installation, maintenance, and repair.
• Must demonstrate a willingness to follow all safety related rules, practices and procedures.
• Work within the site permitting system consistent with Section 106 of the Michigan State Plumbing Code.
• Maintain documentation of PSV’s and PRD’s for the Site with the other crafts and departments to ensure compliance with OxyChem’s mechanical integrity programs.
• Read prints and specifications to be able to perform the job.
• 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.
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• 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-Pipefitter 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 and Quality Programs.

Qualifications

Education/Certification Requirements

Pre-employment Requirement

• Must hold a Journeyman Plumbing License, Master preferred.
• Five (5) years maintenance experience in Chemical or Manufacturing Plant is preferred. Post-employment Requirement

     Post-employment Requirement

• Forklift License
• Manlift (JLG) License
• Overhead Crane License
• Respiratory Protection Category II
• Must acquire a Backflow Preventer Testing Certification within 1 year of being placed in job.
• Must acquire PSV Training and Certification within 1 year of being placed in job.

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).
• Must be able to meet the requirements for respiratory protection as outlined in the Ludington Site Respiratory Protection Program.
• 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 with required PPE.

“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.”  

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.

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 dont 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.

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