Job description
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” and uphold a culture of respect, diversity, and inclusion. 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!
Purpose/Introduction
We are currently seeking qualified individuals to join our team as a Process Operator for the Port Arthur, Texas location. Employees in this position receive directions from the shift supervisor or head operator, and work with other Operators.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate pumps, compressors, fired heaters, boilers, reactors, distillation columns and other plant equipment within safe operating ranges.
- Make changes to the operating process as necessary to maintain product quality. Adjust control instruments, valves or switches in order to regulate pressure, temperature or flow rate of product; to direct flow of product to other units or to maintain specified levels in tanks and towers. Operate control room instrumentation systems and coordinate activities with outside operators.
- Monitor the performance of plant equipment and process conditions. Read flow meters, and temperature and pressure gauges. Take routine readings on process variables.
- Promptly respond to process alarms constraints.
- Perform general maintenance, repair, and cleanup of plant equipment for safe and efficient operation.
- Draw samples of products from the process for laboratory testing. Perform lab testing on some products.
- Be able to understand and follow plant policies and procedures.
- Be able to troubleshoot problems to determine resolution within safe operating limits.
- Be able to follow safe work practices, policies and procedures, take actions in their area of responsibility to reduce risks, and lead others to put safety first when visiting or working in their area of responsibility.
Responsibilities (continued)
Position requires ability to climb, bend, lift and perform a wide range of physical activities; ability to work at various heights, entry into confined space, work in various weather conditions and ability to listen and follow instructions.
Requires 12-hour rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays, and overtime. Operating needs of the unit will dictate work schedule. Must be able to complete the requirements of the formal operator training program. Must follow all plant safety guidelines and policies, which includes the wearing of fire-retardant clothing and other personal protective equipment (PPE).
This position is safety sensitive and subject to random Drug and Alcohol testing. Applicants will be required to take pre-employment tests.
Required Qualifications
- Must have either a high school diploma or GED and 2-years of process operations experience in a chemical or refining plant, or related industry OR a 2-year Associate degree in Process Operations or a related technical field.
- Valid Driver’s License.
Testing Requirements
- Employees must pass pre-employment skills/aptitude testing.
- Employee must successfully complete the Console Operator Basic Requirements Assessment (COBRA).
Chevron Phillips Chemical offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and at most locations, alternate work schedules.
Paper resumes will not be accepted. All job seekers must go to the web site to be considered for positions. If you are interested in applying for this position and need an accommodation to apply, please contact our Human Resources Service Center at 1-800-446-1422, option 4.
Chevron Phillips Chemical Company is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status or marital status.
To all recruitment agencies: We are not responsible for any fee related to unsolicited resumes from 3rd party staffing and recruiting agencies (whether submitted through this website or sent directly to employees) unless a written agreement is in place between the agency and Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP (“Company”) and an authorized Company representative makes a written request to the agency to assist with this requisition. Similarly, no fee will be paid for candidates who apply and claim to be represented by an agency. Any unsolicited resumes, CVs, or other candidate information submitted by an agency will become the property of Company, and no fee will be paid in the event such candidate is hired.
Travel Requirements: Up to 5%
Eligibility for Relocation: No
Closing Date: 01/12/2023
Nearest Major Market: Beaumont
Job Segment: Process Operator, Chemical Research, Equipment Operator, Instrumentation, Laboratory, Manufacturing, Engineering, Science
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