Process Operator

CPChem•Baytown, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

You may not realize it, but you’ve likely used a product today made possible by the plastics and chemicals manufactured by Chevron Phillips Chemical. From medical supplies and electronics to food packaging and cosmetics, we create the building blocks for more than 70,000 consumer and industrial products. Even as a global company with 5,000 employees, we maintain a “small company feel.” Our commitment to foster a culture of belonging ensures that regardless of your background or experience, your voice is valued and heard, empowering you to make a meaningful impact and grow both personally and professionally. Ask any Chevron Phillips Chemical employee what they like best about their job, and universally, the answer is “the people I work with!” We value work-life balance, and love to see our employees thrive both professionally and personally. There has never been a better time to work for Chevron Phillips Chemical. If you’re ready to grow with us and become part of our vision of being the premier Chemical Company, apply today! IntroductionWe are currently seeking qualified individuals to join our team as a Process Operator for our Cedar Bayou plant Process and Materials Handling units located in Baytown, Texas. This is an employee-oriented and safety conscious facility where respect, responsibility and recognition are a part of everyone’s responsibilities. If you are a dependable, motivated individual and meet the requirements below, you may qualify. The successful candidates should be able to promote a safe environment through our Tenets of Operation, ensuring environmental compliance, operating reliably, and producing the highest quality product. Process Operators work with maintenance and all other departments to ensure safety, environmental, production and cost goals are met. Employees in this position receive work direction from the Shift Supervisor and work with other Operators to perform routine plant operating duties, including, but not limited to the following tasks:

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED with 3 years of experience OR an Associate degree in Process Technology OR equivalent Military service with 5 years of applicable experience
Basic computer skills
Able to read and communicate verbally, written, and electronically in English
Possess a valid driver's license
Experienced in troubleshooting process and mechanical issues
Position requires ability to climb, bend, lift, and perform a wide range of physical activities; ability to work at heights; entry into confined spaces; work in adverse weather conditions; ability to listen and follow instructions.
Requires working 12-hour rotating shifts, including holidays and weekends, and overtime.
Operating needs of the unit will dictate work schedule.
Must be able to complete the requirements of the formal Cedar Bayou Operator's training program and pass required testing.
Must follow all plant safety guidelines and policies, which includes the wearing of fire-retardant clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE).
Standby coverage will be assigned during off days; must be able to report to work in response to call-out within 90 minutes of receiving the request.
Additional requirements include passing electronic pre-employment tests prior to being considered for the position. Successful candidates will be required to complete a physical examination, which includes a drug and alcohol screen, fitness for duty exam, and background check.

Nice To Haves

Opportunity is available to join and participate on the Emergency Response Team (ERT).

Responsibilities

Safely operate pumps, compressors, fired heaters, reactors, extruders, distillation columns, and other plant equipment within safe operating ranges
Make changes to the operating process necessary to maintain product quality
Monitor the performance of plant equipment and process conditions, read flow meters and temperature and pressure gauges, and take routine readings on process variables
Operate control room instrumentation systems
Inside DCS board operations is expected if assigned to a process unit
Draw samples of products from the process for laboratory testing
Perform lab testing on some of the process streams
Promptly respond to process alarms / constraints
Start-up/shut-down process equipment
Prepare equipment for maintenance
Support other operational activities associated with site turnarounds and projects
Loads and unloads chemical shipments/products from trucks or railcars
Trains and shares knowledge with other operators