Assistant Process Operator

ChampionX • Odessa, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

ChampionX, now part of SLB, is seeking an Assistant Plant Operator in Odessa, Texas, to support chemical manufacturing operations. The role involves safely and efficiently producing, blending, reacting, packaging, and transferring chemical products while maintaining quality, safety, environmental, and inventory standards. The operator uses production and material-handling equipment, completes production and shipping records, inspects equipment and work areas, and supports reliable facility operations in collaboration with Production Team Leads and cross-functional teams.

The position is safety-sensitive and requires working in an industrial manufacturing environment while wearing required personal protective equipment, including a respirator. The operator must be able to perform regular physical activities such as lifting, climbing, bending, squatting, and kneeling. The role follows an assigned plant operations schedule, with overtime as needed, and may be subject to employer or customer drug testing. Employment would begin with ChampionX and transition to SLB as part of the planned integration.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be medically qualified to wear a respirator.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 60 pounds.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders and perform bending, squatting, kneeling, and other physical activities required in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to safely work in an industrial manufacturing environment while wearing required personal protective equipment.
• Ability to work the assigned plant operations schedule, including overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Two-year Process Technology degree.
• At least one year of experience as an operator in a batch or specialty chemical manufacturing plant.
• At least one year of relevant manufacturing or production experience.
• Forklift operation certification.
• 24-hour HAZWOPER certification.
• Basic computer application literacy, including Microsoft Office, and ability to learn internal business systems.
• Experience demonstrating strong communication and organizational skills.
• Experience demonstrating strong work ethic, effective time management, adaptability, teamwork, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily production operations safely and efficiently.
• Blend, react, package, and transfer finished chemical products while maintaining quality standards.
• Operate mechanical and electrical equipment, including pumps, mixers, automation control systems, and packaging equipment.
• Operate forklifts to move raw materials, finished products, and packaging materials throughout the facility.
• Complete production documentation, including production tickets, goods receipts, inventory transactions, and shipping documentation.
• Conduct daily inspections of equipment and work areas and maintain facility housekeeping standards.
• Follow plant safety initiatives, environmental requirements, and quality procedures, including near-miss and incident reporting.
• Assist with physical inventory counts and maintain inventory accuracy.
• Comply with applicable ISO requirements and company operating procedures.
• Work with Production Team Leads and cross-functional teams to support safe, efficient, and reliable manufacturing operations.

Benefits

• Access to company resources, tools, technology, and continuous education.
• Safety training and personal protective equipment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage and a 401(k) with company matching.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED