Ethylene Technical Manager

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• Maintain 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.
• Provide attention to detail, and dedication to work in order to ensure reliability of the work site as well as high quality product.
• Develop management systems to assure compliance to PSM standards (MOC’s, PHR’s, PSSR’s, Procedures, Audits, etc.)
• Ensure plants operate in a safe and environmentally responsible manner while achieving high productivity and low costs.
• Mentor/coach Technical Team members to foster professional development. Identify and develop high potential team members.
• Develop process control talent to maintain and improve plant control systems. Use process control to improve safety, environmental performance and reduce costs.
• Provide leadership for the development and implementation of cost saving projects (fixed, variable and marginal income).
• Provide timely and effective communication of the status of technical projects/issues and team accomplishments.
• Manage all available technical resources (internal and external) to ensure timely and cost-effective achievement of plant priorities.
• Set the vision and expectations for team members to ensure organizational success.
• Maintain or develop technical knowledge and skills of all team members at “state of the art”.
• Develop and maintain an effective knowledge management system (technical documents) to retain the value of intellectual property.
• Provide leadership and support to ensure the development, implementation and maintenance of Compliance Training Programs and Employee Qualification Programs for Operations, Maintenance, Laboratory and Technical personnel are managed in accordance with guidelines established by OxyChem, OSHA, ISO standards and other applicable regulatory requirements
• Manage Technical Department budget to ensure effective use and create value for OxyChem.
• Provide leadership to foster a “one” plant attitude

• B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering

• 10+ years experience in process engineering and process supervision(preferred)

• Technical and presentation skills

• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to interact and communicate on many levels of the organization is desirable

• Physical requirements – Must be able to lift 50 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

• Open to future relocation

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