Relief Operator

USALCO•La Porte, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chemical Relief Process Operator is based at USALCO’s La Porte production facility and is part of the operations team supporting the site’s production assets. The role performs routine tasks needed to maintain safe and reliable facility operations, fills in for operators to keep production units fully staffed, and requires working knowledge of the site’s processes and ability to operate different units. The operator also uses basic troubleshooting skills during process upsets and collaborates with support functions such as Maintenance and Logistics to address operational challenges. The position follows a Dupont schedule, with overtime shifts as needed. The operator is expected to work additional shifts, holidays, nights, and weekends when needed, and to be on call and meet call-out standards for site responsibilities and emergencies. The successful candidate has a can-do attitude, works effectively as part of a team and independently, and consistently performs to high standards.

Requirements

0–3 years of experience operating a chemical manufacturing facility in a continuous or batch process.
Desire to add value in a team-based manufacturing environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Availability to work a Dupont schedule and cover additional shifts when necessary.
Willingness to work overtime, holidays, nights, and weekends as needed.
Willingness to be on call and meet call-out standards to respond to site responsibilities and emergencies.

Responsibilities

Work with the manager to improve 5S and follow up on actions.
Work with the manager to improve processes and ensure standards are followed.
Maintain working knowledge of all site processes and operate different units.
Fill in for operators to keep production units fully staffed.
Comply with stewardship and safety policies.
Operate process equipment, including valves, pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, and hoses.
Use standard operating procedures when executing tasks.
Maintain operational discipline in performing routine tasks.
Conduct process rounds, collect operating parameter data, and raise awareness of conditions outside expected ranges.
Investigate and troubleshoot abnormal conditions or equipment malfunctions.
Collect and analyze process samples.
Prepare equipment for maintenance by isolating sources of hazardous energy (LOTO).
Raise awareness of emerging risks that may affect safety, reliability, or product quality.
Authorize work activities using the company’s safe work permitting processes.
Participate in structured problem-solving efforts as needed.
Participate in drills to improve site emergency-response preparedness.
Perform other activities as directed by supervision.