Chemical Operator

OxyChem•La Porte, TX

22d•Onsite

About The Position

OxyChem is seeking an experienced, self-motivated Chemical Operator for its manufacturing facilities in the Houston area (Deer Park, Pasadena, and La Porte). The role involves operating and monitoring chemical-processing equipment and systems, maintaining safe and environmentally responsible plant operations, responding to operational issues and emergencies, and documenting shift activity. Operators also prepare equipment for maintenance, perform minor repairs within their capabilities, and coordinate with supervision and support personnel.

Requirements

High school diploma or completed GED.
A Process Technology degree or at least 2 years of relevant work experience in production, loading, or plant maintenance in a military, chemical plant, or manufacturing environment.
Proficiency in math, reading comprehension, and mechanical reasoning, with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime, and respond to callouts.
Ability and willingness to serve as a member of the Emergency Response Team.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Proficiency in Microsoft applications.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to lift 40 pounds, climb ladders and stairs, and perform required walking, bending, and stooping.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including a respirator, and respond to visual and audible alarms.

Nice To Haves

Good working knowledge of SAP.

Responsibilities

Protect the environment and the health and safety of employees, customers, and the communities where OxyChem operates or transports products.
Conduct routine operating inspections, troubleshoot operational problems, and respond to area emergencies or changing operating conditions.
Operate field equipment and monitor process conditions using instrumentation to regulate temperatures, pressures, chemical concentrations, and flow according to operating procedures and critical limits.
Maintain logs of readings, laboratory results, shift production requirements, and equipment issues to document daily activity and support shift relief.
Initiate work requests, perform minor maintenance within capabilities, and prepare equipment for maintenance.
Prepare equipment for maintenance by locking out equipment, preparing permits, and verifying equipment.
Make minor equipment repairs and initiate maintenance actions through the SAP work notification process.
Notify supervision, maintenance, engineering, and other auxiliary personnel about equipment malfunctions, and troubleshoot process issues as needed.