Process Operator

Cpchem • Sweeny, TX

126d

About The Position

Chevron Phillips Chemical Company's Sweeny/Clemens/Old Ocean Facilities (south of Houston) is currently seeking to fill Process Operator positions supporting our ethylene, polyethylene, NGL, Clemens terminal and 1-Hexene units. We are an employee-oriented, safety conscious company where respect, responsibility and recognition are part of the standard job benefits. The successful candidate should be able to promote a safe environmental through our Tenets of Operations, ensuring environmental compliance, operating reliably, and producing the highest quality product. The Process Operator will 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 in performing routine plant operating duties.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED with minimum of 5 years of applicable experience in the Petrochemical or Refinery industry OR an associate degree in Process Technology (or related field), or equivalent Military Experience
• Basic computer skills
• Able to drive a forklift
• Able to walk, climb stairs and ladders to a height of 100 feet, and lift up to 50 pounds
• Able to read and communicate verbally, written, and electronically in English
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Experienced in troubleshooting process and mechanical issues

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a relevant manufacturing environment (same technology as unit applying for)

Responsibilities

• Make changes to the operating process necessary to maintain safety and reliable operations within quality targets
• Promptly respond to process alarms / constraints
• Safely start up and shut down process equipment
• Prepare equipment for Maintenance and safely Return to Service
• Monitor the performance of plant equipment and process conditions, read flow meters and temperature and pressure gauges, and take routine readings on process equipment
• Operate control room DCS systems
• Effectively troubleshoot process issues in the Plant
• Draw samples of products from the process for laboratory testing
• Follow the Tenets of Operations, COO/OD, and Life Saving Rules
• Perform housekeeping in the work area
• Load and unload chemical shipments/products from trucks or railcars
• Train and share knowledge with other operators
• Complete regulatory and operating training
• Participate in Management of Change reviews, Pre-Startup Safety Reviews, and Process Hazard Analysis as required
• Documents relevant information and performs shift turnover according to expectations set by unit management

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Alternate work schedules

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED