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 Chemical Operator within our Chemical Manufacturing Plant located in Pedricktown, NJ.

Essential Duties

• The Chemical Operator monitors the daily operations and activities of the Poly, Dryer, Wastewater, or Utility areas in coordination with the Lead Technicians.
• Maintains 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.
• Supports the safety process systems through participation in planned inspections, job observations, near miss reporting, incident investigation, area audits, and other programs as required.
• Participates in daily operations meetings to communicate information related to safety, environmental compliance, quality, cost consciousness, reliability, and operations.
• Remains proficient in areas of qualification and coordinates shift work schedules to accommodate proficiencies, providing unit coverage as needed.
• Responsible for monitoring the operations from the computer screen and be proficient in computer operations.
• Controls the plant production processes within safe operating limits using standard operating procedures, safety policies, and operational job knowledge.
• Utilizes DCS data to monitor and troubleshoot process conditions.
• Generates work requests to address issues utilizing current computer systems.
• Controls, monitors, operates and maintains the plant production processes, equipment and utilities.
• Responsible for monitoring, responding to, and documenting key performance measures and making recommendations for adjustments, as needed, based on training and background.
• Responsible for maintaining process data logs, logbooks, and related sources, and for providing routine process status updates and progress reports through morning meetings and other established communication channels.
• Provides attention to detail, and dedication to work, in order to ensure reliability of the work site as well as a high-quality product.
• Provides work direction and training to field technicians.
• Maintains training and responsibilities in conjunction with Emergency Response Team duties.
• Assists in procedure reviews, communication of Management of Changes (MOC's), and maintains related checklists and systems.
• Supports and fulfills the requirements of the plant's ISO Quality System.
• Assists with special projects as requested and work schedules allow.
• Completes any additional responsibilities assigned by Plant Management.
• Must be willing to work off schedule when needed, as directed by the appropriate Lead Technician or Process Supervisor.