General Maintenance

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.

We are looking for an experienced and self-motivated individual to fill the position of General Maintenance with our Chemical Manufacturing Facility located in Wichita, Kansas. 

Essential Job Duties: 

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.  

Perform asbestos abatement as necessary to complete a job: including proper Personal Protective Equipment, labeling, signage, and licensing. 

Proficient in the use of hand tools 

Coordinate repairs with other crafts and contractors  

Must be able to pass the Crane Operator Certification test (written & demonstrated) that is given by a National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators certificated instructor. 

Use and install chain hoists or any other lifting device required for rigging of equipment and hardware through the plant. Demonstrate proficiency in use of crane hand signals 

Drive all heavy equipment including, bobcat, winch truck, vacuum truck, dump truck, large and small crane, backhoe, bulldozer, cherry picker, front end loader, etc., to work site utilizing knowledge of driving laws and interpreting driving signals and directs activities of rigger in placing blocks and out rigger to prevent capsizing. 

Read and interpret load charts and makes proper sling and choker selection using math skills to calculate the load when driving heavy equipment 

Responsible for identifying hazardous work conditions such as unstable ground, high winds and traffic congestion.  Also responsible for checking operational condition of equipment prior to use and performing regular maintenance activities. 

Operates forklift to transport materials or equipment around site as necessary. Operate manlift to access work areas. 

Applies insulation material to exposed surfaces of structures such as air ducts, hot or cold pipes, storage tanks, etc. Selects appropriate insulation material, brushes adhesives on, fits, wraps and attaches insulation to structures. 

Builds scaffolds for turnarounds or for other work as needed. May build inside vessels if necessary. 

Performs minor maintenance after reading work orders. May include painting, plumbing, carpentry, tile work, roofing, siding, etc.  May include moving furniture. 

Qualifications: 

High School Diploma or G.E.D. 

3 or more years of rel