Project Engineer, Process Engineer

At Oxy Chem, 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.

Oxy Chem, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading producer of essential chemistry with operations in the U.S., Canada and Latin America. Oxy Chem’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. Oxy Chem actively participates in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Voluntary Protection Program, underscoring our commitment to safety.

Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Oxy Chem is a top three U.S. manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride, chlor-alkali and chlorinated organic chemicals, and calcium chloride. Visit  for more  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 the primary function stated above include:

Provide attention to detail and dedication to work in order to ensure reliability of the work site and a high-quality product.

Ensure that yourself and others are respected, supported, and encouraged to grow and succeed in their jobs.

Manage the design, procurement, and installation of the Ludington Site’s capital projects within assigned scope.

Direct the efforts of other engineers and designer/drafters toward completion of assigned projects.

Fully utilize Subject Matter Experts in other engineering disciplines to successfully complete projects.

Maintain close relationships with Operations, Process Engineering, Finance, Environmental, Purchasing, and Maintenance department personnel for efficient and economic project implementation.

Minimize capital cost through design and selection of equipment and materials.

Assure design compliance with requirements of Oxy Chem, OSHA, EPA, and other governmental bodies.

Apply sound engineering principles and the most effective technology in designs.

Prepare or approve specifications, standards, engineering drawings, purchase requisitions, and purchase recommendations on assigned projects.

Plan and develop schedules on assigned projects and assist in planning and scheduling the overall project workload of the department.

Provide accurate cost estimates, spending projections, and cost control on assigned projects.

Participate in department, site, and business-wide activities.

Assist in preparation of the annual Ludington Site budget.

Lead the site cost control team.

Develop training modules for engineering and operations.

Assess the feasibility of new products.

Assist Technical Service & Development personnel in resolving customer issues.

Assist operations in resolving quality issues.

Approve and authorize capital and expense expenditures within limits of authority.

Prepare AFEs for assigned capital projects.

Coordinate information flow among engineers, designers/drafters, and Ludington Site staff and…