Project Engineer I

At OxyChem, our chemistry makes modern life possible, and it is our people who make the difference. We are a safety-first, purpose-driven team committed to innovation, environmental responsibility, and doing things the right way. If you are ready to contribute, elevate your skills, and take ownership of your career, OxyChem offers the opportunity to make a difference every day.

OxyChem, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading producer of essential chemistry with operations in the U.S., Canada and Latin America. OxyChem's products play an essential role in everyday life, supporting critical applications in water treatment, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, manufacturing, automotive, personal hygiene, and residential and commercial construction. OxyChem actively participates in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Voluntary Protection Program, underscoring our commitment to safety. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, OxyChem is a top three U.S. manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride, chlor-alkali and chlorinated organic chemicals, and calcium chloride. Visit oxychem.com for more information.

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.


This position collaborates with other line and staff functions for the Ludington Site and fulfills its accountability by performing engineering work with minimal supervision at a high level of expertise in the project engineering discipline. This position is eligible for the Alternative Work Schedule.

Essential Functions

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

• Provide attention to detail, and dedication to work in order to ensure reliability of the work site as well as high quality product.
• Ensure that yourself and others are respected, supported and encouraged to grow and succeed in their job.

• Manages the design, procurement, and installation of the Ludington Site's capital projects within assigned scope.
• Directs the efforts of other engineers and designer/drafters toward completion of assigned projects.
• Fully utilizes Subject Matter Experts in the other engineering disciplines to successfully complete projects.
• Maintains close relationship with Operations, Process Engineering, Finance, Environmental, Purchasing, and Maintenance departments' personnel for efficient and economic project implementation.
• Minimizes capital cost through design and selection of equipment and materials.
• Assures design compliance with requirements of OxyChem, OSHA, EPA, and other governmental bodies. Applies sound engineering principles and most effective technology in designs.
• Prepares or approves specifications, standards, engineering drawings, purchase requisitions, and purchase recommendations on assigned projects.
• Plans and develops schedules on assigned projects and assists in planning and scheduling the overall project workload of the department.
• Provides accurate cost estimates, spending projections and cost control on assigned projects.
• Participates in department, site, and business-wide activities such as:
  • Assists in preparation of annual Ludington Site budget
  • Leads the site cost control team
  • Develops training modules for engineering and operations
  • Assesses the feasibility of new products
  • Assists Technical Service & Development personnel in resolving customer issues
  • Assists operations in resolving quality issues; etc.
• Approves and authorizes capital and expense expenditures within limits of authority.
• Prepares AFEs for assigned capital projects.
• Coordinates information flow among other engineers, designers/drafters, and Ludington Site staff and support personnel toward the efficient and complete implementation of assigned projects.
• Represents the department and company in dealings with government agencies, engineering firms, commercial suppliers and businesses, and other individuals on engineering matters relating to assigned projects or other Ludington Site related functions.
• Provides liaison for Ludington Site on land and right-of-way matters.

• Maintains the development of professional skills required for project management and design.
• Actively support and participate on teams or in programs to continuously improve plant operations.

Essential Functions

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

• Must be able to work with others in a self-directed workforce environment. Teamwork is an essential competency.
• Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
• Demonstrated engineering competence within engineering discipline.
• Actively support plant and corporate HESS safety programs, objectives, and expectations. Takes leadership and is accountable for HES&S performance on the projects managed.
• Follows the Ludington Guiding Principles.
• Supports the Food Safety Program and Quality Program. Adheres to FDA requirements.

Education/Certification Requirements

Pre-employment Requirement

• Graduate Engineer with 5-10 years of process engineering, project engineering, project management, and operations experience.

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