Carpenter

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.

Primary Function

This IC Journeyman Carpenter-IP position's primary job function is to provide Carpentry, Painting and Insulation work for the Ludington plant site.

Essential Functions

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

• Operating both the fixed sandblast equipment in 94L Bldg as well as the mobile sandblast unit. Prepare surfaces to accept paint following the applicable Oxy Paint Specification.
• Review, ensure understanding, and sign off yearly on the OxyChem common paint specifications used at the Ludington Site.
• Review yearly and document paint stocked for content and expiration dates. Properly dispose of outdated coatings.
• Painting with latex, epoxy, and oil-based paints inside the paint bldg (103L) as well as in the plant.
• Work with fiberglass to repair and make fiberglass pipe and equipment joints.
• Filter changes in the paint building and sandblast building.
• Repair and build doors, windows, ceilings, walls, cabinets, paneling, small buildings, etc. with wood using the typical carpentry tools of a hammer, drill, various saws, various measuring devices, etc., as well as floor mounted saws and planers in the carpenter shop.
• Perform minor interior space renovations, including rough carpentry, finish carpentry, and furnishings.
• Perform visual inspection of building roof systems and identify corrective repairs.
• Erect scaffolding for maintenance and repair jobs as needed.
• Make the forms and pour concrete for bases and foundations. Lay concrete block walls.
• 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.
• Document work order history and job details performed.
• Learn, own, follow, and occasionally create and update applicable procedures to ensure that all jobs are completed in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner.
• Occasionally create or update procedures to ensure accuracy.
• Responsible for knowledge and use of all area and job specific safety equipment.
• Perform daily housekeeping and OTS activities and OTS documentation 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-Carpenter 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 Program and Quality Program. Adheres to FDA requirements.

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. All Oxy job postings and offers will require a completed application through our company website.

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 don't 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.

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.