Lead Tech
Job in
Niagara Falls, St Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Listing for:
Oxy
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-18
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Industrial Maintenance, Operations Engineer, Manufacturing Operations / Plant Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Niagara FallsLead Tech
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DescriptionContribute. Grow. , 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 (Oxy Chem) 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 Oxy Chem products include caustic potash, chlorinated organics, sodium silicates, chlorinated isocyanurates and calcium chloride. Oxy Chem's market position is among the top three producers in the United States in 2017 for the principal products it manufactures and markets.
Based in Dallas, Texas, the company has manufacturing facilities in the , 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 individuals to fill the positions of Lead Techs within our Chemical Manufacturing Facility located in Niagara Falls, Ontario Canada.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1/ Provides leadership and direction for the daily activities of the Distribution department.
The Lead Tech will lead, organize, and assign tasks for daily shift operations and personnel in the Distribution Department to maintain and ensure safe, efficient distribution of products/supplies in a cooperative and respectful manner.Coordinates daily Distribution group activities with the Traffic Coordinator.Manages VCM and PVC storage inventories and proactively communicates any potential issues with Department Supervisor/Manager.Coordinates activities and schedules with the Distribution department staff at the direction of the Process Supervisor to ensure plant shipments and inventory management requirements are met while maintaining efficient rail operations.Reviews daily and weekly departmental position objectives and maintenance schedules and promotes teamwork and communications across the shifts.Implements daily distribution schedules, organizes shift task responsibilities, maintains and promotes positive employee morale, and ensures compliance to standard operating procedures.Collects and reviews all daily Distribution forms for completeness and area status. Communicates distribution issues and maintenance priorities to the Department Supervisor/Manager. Review shipment photos and documentation for completeness.Communicates maintenance action plans to the Process Supervisor, maintenance and operating personnel. Attends the daily maintenance meeting, discusses maintenance issues, and plans equipment preparation if required.Conducts periodic VCM car checks for AVCM in the rail yard with staff.Coordinates outside contractor maintenance work for the Distribution area including Railcar cleaning, Rail Track maintenance, Railcar/Track Mobile/Locomotive inspection and repair, track snow removal/vegetation control, and any other Distribution related contractor activity.Orders parts and materials as needed for work or maintenance activities. This includes creating purchase requisitions for materials or labor.Covers Distribution responsibilities of the Process Supervisor during vacation or other absence periods.2/ Executes the requirements of the plant Safety Program
Determines HSE hazards related to assigned tasks, communicates with supervision, and takes action to eliminate.Enforces plant safety rules and requirements.Coordinates and leads daily shift safety and planning meetings with the Distribution staff. Ensures all daily work activities are conducted in support of HSE objectives and policies.Understands and uses personal accountability to assist with carrying out duties, responsibilities and authority as defined in HSE policies, programs, practices and procedures.Interacts with the plant Safety…
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