OC2 Occidental Chemical Corporation · Convent, LA

Electrical Engineer at OC2 Occidental Chemical Corporation — Convent, LA

Full-timeConvent, LAPosted 2026-07-14Apply on Workday

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Essential Job Duties:

  • Develop testing, monitoring and calibration procedures for electrical equipment.
  • Monitor equipment performance and make recommendations to improve reliability and reduce cost.
  • Provide technical support to production and maintenance organizations to evaluate and resolve maintenance problems.
  • Provide technical resources to support electrical maintenance efforts for troubleshooting assistance and support projects to deal with identified equipment.
  • Lead and support electrical incident investigation with root cause analysis.
  • Manage the identification, development, and implementation of new electrical power generation and maintenance PM programs.
  • Review facility electrical maintenance activities to ensure that manufacturing, construction, installation, and operational testing conform to all specifications, codes, and standards (Mechanical Integrity).
  • Assist in planning, procurement, scheduling, and supervising activities related to major outages/turnarounds.
  • Prepare and justify cost estimates for plant electrical improvements and replacement of worn-out equipment in compliance with health, safety and environmental standards.
  • Monitor the facility's electrical operations and performance and facilitate the development of programs for improvement.
  • Manage the Maintenance Electrical capital projects.
  • 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.
  • Serve as the Convent Plant Electric Motor Steward.
  • Provide plant interface with Corporate Electrical Steward to ensure compliance with corporate directives and Guidelines.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering with specialized knowledge of electrical power and maintenance.
  • 5+ years maintenance experience preferred.
  • Knowledge of the National Electric Code (NFPA 70)
  • Knowledge of the Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace (NFPA 70E)
  • Experience with electrical equipment up to the 230KV level.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to read, write and speak in English.
  • Must be able to respond to off hour emergencies.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills include the ability to work as part of a team.
  • Ability to work weekends, holidays and respond to callouts on a non-routine basis.

Fraud Statement:

  • 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.