Chemical Plant Operator

SNF Holding Company•New Braunfels, TX

9h•Onsite

About The Position

This role supports plant operations under the Plant Manager, focusing on safely and efficiently operating equipment, handling materials, and maintaining smooth production processes in a chemical manufacturing environment. SNF is a specialty chemical group whose products, water-soluble polymers, contribute to treating, recycling, preserving water, saving energy, and reducing carbon footprint. A pioneer in soft chemistry, SNF has long been present on all continents, employing 9,000 people, including more than 2,700+ in the USA. Innovation and movement toward a cleaner, less carbon-intensive world accelerates SNF’s growth.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
Ability to work a rotating 8-10 hour shift schedule (days, nights, weekends, overtime)
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Office and general applications)
Good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Adaptability and willingness to learn
Strong attendance, punctuality, and reliability

Nice To Haves

Experience in manufacturing, laboratory, or chemical plant environments (preferred)

Responsibilities

Safely operate site equipment by following written and verbal instructions
Immediately report all incidents, including accidents, spills, and near misses
Maintain plant housekeeping standards (clean, organized, properly labeled areas)
Accurately complete all required documentation (batch sheets, checklists, receiving paperwork)
Monitor alarms and respond appropriately based on procedures
Record and track operational data (temperatures, pressures, materials, processing times, test results)
Collaborate with the Shift Leader to ensure proper shift coverage, including overtime as needed
Actively contribute ideas for safety, process, and equipment improvements
Follow all HSE (Health, Safety, and Environmental) practices and proactively assess risks
Maintain, use, and care for all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Participate in training and team initiatives to support continuous improvement
Attend and complete all required training
Sample process vessels and deliver samples to the laboratory
Perform filtration processes during product transfer to storage, trucks, or packaging
Prepare and transfer dilutions in designated tanks
Prepare chemical solutions (e.g., surfactant weighing and blending)
Manage raw material supplies (e.g., Acrylamide storage tanks)
Verify material transfers through double-check procedures
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards