Contribute. Grow. Lead...with OxyChem. Looking for a challenge? Desire to achieve your true potential? OxyChem is a growing, 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 (OxyChem) 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 OxyChem products include caustic potash, chlorinated organics, sodium silicates, chlorinated isocyanurates and calcium chloride. OxyChem's market position is among the top three producers in the United States for the principal products it manufactures and markets. Based in Dallas, Texas, the company has manufacturing facilities in the U.S., 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 individual to fill the position of Pipefitter with our Chemical Manufacturing Facility located in Wichita, Kansas. Responsibilities • 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. • Lay out, assemble, install, and maintain pipe systems and pipe support systems. • Cuts and treads pipe using industrial equipment. • Work with various types of pipe and fittings including fiber cast piping. • Read, study, and interpret job specification plans, and P&IDs, to gain an understanding of work to be done. • Must be able to read work orders to see what work has been scheduled. • Rigs and moves heavy steel and assist crane operator, welders etc. • Utilize computer systems for completing various job duties, such as ordering parts, completing online training, reviewing email, etc. Education Requirements • High School Diploma or GED • Minimum of 3 years as a pipefitter in an industrial environment. Safety and Physical Requirements • Must be able to read process flow diagrams, P&IDs, and follow mechanical specifications. • Able to work overtime, weekends, holidays and call outs as needed to maintain a 24/7 operating plant. • Ability and willingness to serve as member of Emergency Response Team. • Ability to read, speak, and write English. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Valid driver’s license required. • Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team. • Must be able to work in confined spaces, work at heights, climb ladders and stairways and work from platforms and in pipe racks. • 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 an air feed respirator. Must be able to work outside in extreme temperatures. Must be able to respond to visual and audible alarms. Additional Desired Qualifications: • Additional chemical plant or manufacturing experience is preferred. • Good working knowledge of SAP preferred. Recruitment Fraud It has come to our attention various individuals and/or organizations are contacting people falsely pretending to recruit on behalf of Oxy. Please be aware that these recruiting scams and communications do not originate nor are they associated with our recruitment process. Oxy does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruiting process. We will never: • 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. We recommend against responding to unsolicited business propositions or offers from people you don't know. Do not disclose your personal or financial details. If you believe you have been the victim of a recruiting scam, please contact your local police department. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.
See More Details >>This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/11956051 Five year Plumbing and Pipefitting Apprenticeship Program available state-wide in Kansas. Earn and learn. Plumbers & Pipefitters LU 441 trains men and women for the Plumbing & Pipefitting Industry for Union Contractors in and around the State of Kansas. • All application materials must be included for the application to be submitted. You will be working for Union Contractors while you attend apprenticeship school for plumbing, pipefitting, HVAC/R & Welding. Requirements: Must provide proof of birth certificate Must provide High School transcripts or GED with scores in a sealed envelope from the issuing entity, and/or college transcripts (if applicable) Must provide proof of a valid driver's license Must be 18 by June 1, 2022. Must be able to attend classroom training in Wichita, KS once every six weeks. Must be able to pass random safety testing. Must be able to physically perform the tasks required for the maintenance and construction industries, with or without reasonable accommodation. High School Diploma or Equivalent required. Plumbers & Pipefitters Applicants must earn a Kansas WORKReady! Certificate, with a Level 4 score in Applied Math. Please contact your local Workforce Center to schedule a test time. Or call 877-509-6757 for your nearest Workforce Center location. If you have already earned a Kansas WORKReady! Certificate or a National Career Readiness Certificate in any state please inform Workforce Center Staff at time of application. * Plumbers and Pipefitters Apprenticeship participants will receive classroom and on the job training leading to a career in the Plumbing and Pipefitting field. For the Wichita area, please apply in person at the Wichita Workforce Center, 2021 N Amidon, Suite 1100, Wichita KS, BY APPOINTMENT ONLY from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Thursday. Appointments can be scheduled by calling 316-771-6800 or Book an Appointment (workforce-ks.com). Appointments may also be scheduled at the Butler Workforce Center, Cowley Workforce Center and the Sumner Workforce Center by calling 316-771-6800.
See More Details >>This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13273633 • Commercial new construction and remodeling** - • Read and understand blueprints • Install pipes, fixtures, and equipment for water supply, drainage, and waste systems in commercial buildings. • Collaboration: Working closely with other construction trades • Work with and train helpers/apprentices • Potentially run a crew of plumbers on a job (If experienced and confident to do so)
See More Details >>Becoming a pipefitter in Wichita, KS, typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 70,000 pipefitters nationwide, with an average annual wage of $61,550. In Wichita, KS, pipefitters earn an average of $633.25 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $80,000 annually. Trade schools, unions, and industry platforms help aspiring pipefitters find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
