Title: Instrument & Electrical Supervisor Location: United States-New Jersey-Pedricktown Other Locations:

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.

 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 in 2024 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 Instrument & Electrical Supervisor  within our Chemical Manufacturing Plant located in Pedricktown, NJ.

Essential Duties

• This position is responsible for the safety and efficient utilization of the Maintenance Department Instrument & Electrical personnel and resources.  This position is accountable for planning, scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring Instrument & Electrical programs and activities at the site. The supervisor is the primary contact with Operations Superintendent concerning the planning, scheduling, and implementation of the daily repair workload related to Instrumentation & Electrical work. They are the liaison to Instrument & Electrical Corporate Capital projects and contractors.
• Participate in and support programs, methods, systems and practices for maintaining a safe work environment.  Reviews the HESS program requirements with those in the department and recommends improvements to maintain compliance.
• Direct and motivate subordinates' participation in programs, methods, systems and practices for maintaining a safe work environment.
• Provide communications to instrument and electrical personnel on Safety and Environmental expectations, operating and maintenance issues, and also general plant communications.
• Direct the activities of the instrument and electrical technicians and provide attention to detail, and dedication to work, in a manner that achieves quality maintenance in a safe, efficient, and reliable manner.
• Plans and sets schedules for maintenance work for Oxy, A1 and outside contractors.  Works with other Maintenance and Process Supervisors to determine work scope, priority, and timing.
• Participates in the design and implementation of equipment and process improvements, materials of construction improvements and efficiency and cost control improvements.
• Procures equipment, materials and services per plant specifications and procedures, using SAP to initiate, process, and track purchase requisitions and deliveries.  Maintains good time and cost estimates, and cost control.
• Tracks area planning backlog and work orders, ensuring data is current and accurate.
• Creates and manages mechanical integrity (MI), emergency shutdown systems (ESS), and control systems (CS) as required.
• Create and maintain electrical and instrument PMs as required.
• Creates and maintains repetitive job plans.
• Creates/maintains Bill of Materials (BOM’s) for all instrumentation, DCS, and electrical equipment in assigned areas of the plant.  Ensures accuracy of Stores inventory requirements by evaluating maintenance needs, specifications, and quantities.
• Oversee HVAC systems through planning, scheduling, and management of contractors. 
• Manage refrigerant program as required.
• Evaluates work requests for safety hazards and establishes precautions to be taken.  Conducts monthly safety meetings as requested.  reviews the job observations and reviews job observations of subordinates.  Conducts weekly housekeeping and critical items inspections of the instrument and electrical shops.
• Administers unit activities in accordance with environmental management program requirements.  Maintains adequate controls to ensure that the program requirements are met.  Participates in and supports training activities involving environmental control.
• Determines the daily work assignments for breakdown and preventative maintenance to satisfy the priorities set by Production supervision.
• Implements and maintains records of preventative maintenance programs, including ESS&CS, with respect to plant electrical and instrumentation equipment, including environmental controls.  Maintains repair reports of the above equipment.
• Implements training programs to ensure continuing progression of the instrumentation and electrical technician’s qualifications, in accordance with the OCC Technician Training and Qualification Guidelines and applicable regulations.
• Reinforces employee OxyChem Chemical Commandment training and awareness on a routine basis.  Incorporates lessons learned into toolbox topics.
• Liaison to contractors performing I&E work within the facility.  Indirectly oversees the work of contract groups and evaluates results.  Evaluates contractor performance and makes recommendations for contractor assignments.  Evaluates non-resident contractor performance, including quality & safety performance; provides feedback to Purchasing regarding contractor performance.
• Makes recommendations on projects such as timelines, labor requirements, work scope and materials.  Advises engineers on specifications, materials of construction, etc.
• Uses the Management of Change process to develop, document, and implement plant PSM changes for I&E needs.
• Coordinates daily activities with other Maintenance and Production supervision and engineering to assure timely and efficient repairs are performed daily and during plant outages.
• Provides support for plant employees regarding the use of computers for work order data entry, time and attendance, ordering of materials and equipment, etc.
• Assists the Technical Department with projects involving instrument and electrical systems.
• Supports and fulfills the requirements of the plant’s ISO Quality System.
• Completes the necessary activities to comply with the requirements of the Routine Maintenance Work Process.
• Participate in annual performance reviews, along with routine coaching and feedback, for subordinates.
• Continually looks for opportunities to improve plant reliability & to reduce plant costs.
• Support the Process Safety and Risk Management goals and objectives.  Participate in site-wide Process Safety and Risk Reduction activities as requested.
• Direct activities and work of outside contractors assigned to the plant, as required.
• Implements, supports, and communicates OxyChem’s application and administration of all policies, including EEO, Affirmative Action, and Diversity Programs.
• Completes any additional responsibilities assigned by Plant Management.
• Supports corporate and site IT initiatives.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Five years’ experience as an instrumentation or electrical technician in chemical plant or industrial operations and maintenance required.
• Knowledge of industrial computer systems and process control equipment required. 
• Experience in instrumentation and electrical equipment repairs is required
• Ability to work with a computerized maintenance management system. 
• Ability to interpret data, information, and documents
• Ability to analyze and solve complex problems, observe, and interpret solutions, use math and mathematical reasoning
• Ability to operate a personal computer and other office equipment
• Working knowledge in Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• 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

Additional Desired Qualifications:

• SAP knowledge a plus
• Familiarity with the Pedricktown Industrial Complex
• Previous experience supervising craftsmen or contractors in an industrial setting.

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

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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.

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