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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.

We are looking for an experienced and self-motivated individual to fill the position of Maintenance Assistant within our Battleground Chemical Manufacturing Facility located in La Porte, TX.

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.

· Provide attention to detail, and dedication to work in order to ensure reliability of the work site as well as high quality product.

· Support all safety and environmental programs, and Responsible Care guiding principles to ensure the facilities operate in a manner that protects the environmental and the health and safety of our employees and myself and the public.

· Process contractor requisitions for changes to site contractor personnel

· Generate reports from SAP& Workday to support backlog management and cost forecasting.

· Contractor setup and payroll related transactions.

· Generates contractor headcount reports.

· Maintain maintenance overtime records and develop weekly call-out schedule.

· Maintain and update MOC files.

· Provide assistance for HESS team and PSV Database owner.

· Coordinate, process and track supply orders and usage for maintenance and HESS operations, ensuring adequate inventory levels and timely replenishment.

· Support Safety and Environmental Blanket Purchase Orders (BPOs) by preparing and submitting requisitions.

· Assist in planning and executing HESS (Health, Environment, Safety & Security) events, including vendor coordination, scheduling, and onsite logistics.

· Serve as the primary point of contact for landscaping, pest control and janitorial contractors, ensuring timely service delivery and addressing site needs or concerns.

· Assist in managing employee Tyndale uniform program activities, including ordering, exchanges, tracking usage, and liaising with the vendor

· Support the issuance and tracking of safety shoes and prescription eyewear benefits.

· Coordinate with employees and vendors to ensure compliance with PPE requirements

· Oversee vendor relationships for rug services (Cintas) and water coolers, including scheduling, issue resolution, and contract adherence.

· Support environmental compliance audits by providing organized, up-to-date records

· Support resident contractor labor invoice approval.

· Distribute site mail.

· Maintain maintenance vacation schedule.

· Maintain all bulletin boards and safety manuals.

· Attend monthly stair step meetings.

· Responsible for submitting expense reports for maintenance staff.

· Other clerical duties as requested.

Qualifications:

· High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum 5 years of administrative experience.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Ability to read, write and speak in English.

· Strong organizational skills with ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks with competing deadlines.

· Ability to maintain confidentially in all aspects of the job.

· Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team.

· Ability to work weekends, holidays and respond to callouts on a non-routine basis

· High proficiency in Microsoft applications; strong computer skills.

· Good working knowledge of SAP.

· Physical Requirements – Must be able to lift 40 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.

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