Pipefitter

Job Opportunity : Pipefitter

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 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.

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.
• 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.

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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.