Mechanical Designer

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OxyChem, a wholly owned subsidiary of international energy company Occidental, is based in Dallas with manufacturing facilities in the United States, Canada and Chile. It is among the top three producers in the United States for the PVC, chlor-alkali, chlorinated organic, and other principal products it manufacturers and markets, and is a global leader in the production of polyvinyl chloride (PVC). OxyChem vinyl products are used for indispensable medical supplies, PVC pipe for delivering safe drinking water, and a variety of other long-lasting products essential to the automotive, electrical, and construction sectors. Visit www.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 Mechanical Designer with our Calcium Chloride plant located in Ludington, Michigan.

Primary Function

This position's primary job function is to support/work with the plant Engineering to with all aspects of plant pipe/mechanical design projects. Create accurate drawings of existing/new equipment and pipe routings using drawing scans, photos, and field measurements of equipment and help maintain and updated P&ID lists of prints.

This position is eligible for the Alternative Work Schedule.

Essential Functions

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

* This position will require the designer to create accurate drawings of existing equipment and pipe routings using drawing scans, photos, and field measurements of equipment.

* Assist engineering staff with all aspects of plant pipe/mechanical design projects.

* Utilize process piping knowledge to perform pipe design/drawing development.

* Develop design output documents including P&IDs, plan/section views (piping and HVAC), elevation and isometric sketches for drawings and engineering instructions.

* Create AutoCAD & Navisworks drawings of structural, piping, mechanical, and electrical systems and control panels.

* Handle customization of AutoCAD workstations, manage plotting, transfer of files, importing or converting other CAD file formats, pictures, scans, etc.

* Participate in QA/QC audit processes (verify field measurements vs drawing requirements).

* Perform required QA/QC steps for new field / shop construction and verification in field.

* Occasional travel to vendor site to perform dimensional inspections of in process equipment fabrication.

* Coordinate the development of design output documentation to support minor facility modifications.

* CADD review against site standards and reconciling CADD project drawing files back into the master drawing files.

* Resolution of field review discrepancies with on-site/off-site vendors and managers.

* Pulling field measurements for modification design and verification prior to installation.

* Create and revise piping and instrument diagrams, piping isometrics and plot plans.

* Create Navisworks 3D models and drawings of piping and structural systems.

* Create fabrication drawings including spool drawings and structural details.

* Field verification of pipe measurements and tank measurements/design for installation.

* Create conduit layouts and wiring schematics.

* Create BOM and material takeoffs.

* Create foundation drawings and structural steel drawings.

* Help evaluate and validate contractor performance.

* Participate in planned or unplanned plant outages.

* Supports and fulfills the requirements of the plant's ISO Quality System.

* Complete additional responsibilities as assigned by Plant Management.

* Supports and participates on teams or in programs to continuously improve plant operations.

* 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.

* Actively support plant and corporate HESS safety programs, objectives, and expectations.

* Follows the Ludington Guiding Principles.

* Supports the Food Safety Program and Quality Program. Adheres to FDA requirements.

Education/Certification Requirements

Pre-employment Requirement

* High School diploma or GED

* Minimum of 5 years of design and drafting or equivalent work history.

* Working knowledge of CADD software (2D as well as 3D).

* Working knowledge of material specifications and application.

* Expertise of piping construction codes and practices.

* Knowledge of fabrication methods and processes preferred.

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Additional Desired Qualifications

* Construction Management or Engineering degree

* 10+ years of relevant experience.

* Relevant experience in chemical manufacturing facility.

* Proficient in SAP.

* Experience using AutoCAD/Navisworks.

Post-employment Requirement

* Any Oxy or Governmental training and/or licensing necessary to conduct this role.

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