Process Associate Jobs in Plaquemine, LA (NOW HIRING)

Louisiana, United States of America

Job Family Group:

Production and Manufacturing Downstream

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

August 10, 2026

Business Unit:

Projects and Technology

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

What's the role

The Process Operator position will be in Port Allen, LA at the Shell Catalyst and Technologies, LP, World Scale Hydro-processing Catalyst production plant. The processing facility consists of a Precipitated Alumina Plant, two catalyst extrusion lines, a catalyst impregnation line and metals solution formulation system.

The Process Operator is responsible for monitoring, controlling, starting and stopping equipment (such as pumps, furnaces, etc.) that pertains to unit operation and taking corrective action when necessary to ensure that all unit conditions and operations are following the Company's safety, environmental and operating policies and procedures. Typical duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Accountabilities:

• Ensuring strict compliance with the Company's safety policies and procedures, taking immediate corrective action in the event, a potential issue or unsafe behavior is observed

• Ensuring proper turn-over by providing effective written and oral communications to the relieving shift and technician that cover routine and non-routine issues, problems faced, unit operating conditions, etc.

• Monitoring and accurately recording temperatures, pressures and rates of flow for upward or downward trends Utilizing process control computer interfaces to maintain variables within target rates

• Maintaining good communications with other team members and with other facility teams (Utilities, Logistics, etc.)

• Actively participating in the development and performance of assigned group tasks Performing required unit production quality control checks and analysis

• Ensuring that operations are within environmentally permitting requirements

• Performing required preventative maintenance and assisting in the troubleshooting of potential issues while providing assistance to others when unit problems occur

• Ensuring efforts are documented in accordance with policies and procedures

• Communicating with engineers, maintenance technicians and other team members to assist in identifying maintenance issues and planning and scheduling maintenance activities

• Properly using personal computers for meeting daily performance expectations and accessing plant and unit information and procedures

• Actively assuming personal accountability for meeting the Company's standards of continuous personal and professional development

What we need from you

• Must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without the requirement of a work visa

• Must be at least 18 years old

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required

• Must have a minimum of three (3) years of current experience as a Process/Production Operator in a catalyst, petrochemical or refining work environment OR have an Associate of Applied Science degree in Process Technology OR relevant military experience in a relevant job function including but not limited to Aircraft maintenance, Aviation Boatswain Mate, Diesel Mechanic, Fuels/Maintenance Specialist, Petroleum fuels/supply Specialist, Nuclear Mechanic, Plant Operations, Gas turbine Technician, Machinist or Power Plant Mechanic/Operator

• Must be able to read, speak, and write English fluently and understand operating procedures

• Must possess a current, valid license to operate a motor vehicle in the United States

• Willingness to work outside in inclement weather with or without accommodation

• Willingness to work in compact and confined spaces with or without accommodation

• Willingness to work at heights, climb ladders and stairs, walk on high elevation grating, work in inclement weather, work around loud industrial equipment, and work in confined spaces and outdoors with reasonable accommodations

• Willingness to support and comply with Shell's safety policies and initiatives

• Willingness to work in an environment that requires the daily use of computers

• Willingness to lift 40 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation Willingness to support Shell's teamwork environment

• Willingness to support Shell's drug-free work environment, which will include random drug screenings. Willingness to support Shell's harassment-free work environment

• Willingness to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule, which will require work at night, on weekends and on holidays

• Willingness to respond to emergencies as part of the Emergency Response Team with or without accommodation. To attend to emergencies, successful candidates must reside within 60 minutes of the site, or be willing to relocate to within 60 minutes of the site without relocation assistance

• Willingness to be on call and meet call-out standards to respond to site responsibilities and emergencies

• Willingness to support and comply with the company's diversity and inclusion work environment policies

***Please note that there is an Online Assessment which is required for this position. To be considered, you must complete the assessment and receive passing score, even if you have taken previous assessments. Please review your Workday tasks, directions and instructions to ensure you complete the required test within the provided timeframe***

The rate for this position is $36.58-$48.08. Individual pay will be based on various factors, such as relevant work experience, education, certifications, skill level, and internal equity.

For regular full-time employees of the Company (participating companies as listed in the Summary Plan Description), insurance coverage options include medical, dental, vision coverage, life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs. Employees also participate in a company pension plan and a 401(k) plan. Paid leave includes up to 6 weeks of paid vacation time, up to 11 paid holidays, and parental leave offering 16 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents, and 8 weeks of paid leave for non-birthing parents.

Additionally, employees are eligible for short-term disability leave for up to 26 weeks at 100% or 50% of base pay as well as Long-Term Disability insurance. Shell also offers other compensation such financial reimbursement for adoption, wellness, education, and personal learning expenses, and some roles are eligible for discretionary long-term incentives. For interns, eligible benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs; participation in a 401(k) plan; and paid leave for up to 11 paid holidays. Additional information on Shell's US benefit programs can be found at https://www.shell.us/careers/about-careers-at-shell/rewards-and-benefits.html.

You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. You'll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. You'll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.

• Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together

• Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead

• Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices

• Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise

• Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself

• Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working

• Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance related salary increase - our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world

• Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents

• Join an organization working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply

• Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams

• Gain access to a wide range of training and development programs

We'd like you to know that Shell has a bold goal: to become one of the world's most diverse and inclusive companies. You can get to know more about how we're working towards that goal, click here.

Shell in The United States

Shell has been in the US for more than 100 years, leading the sector in energy, petrochemicals and refined products. Today, we provide millions of Americans with the energy needed to heat and cool their homes and power the economy.

We operate in all 50 states, from our Deep-Water platforms in the Gulf of America to the Pennsylvania Chemicals complex and our miles of pipelines throughout the US.

We reach our customers through our 13,000 branded retail stations, and we are number 1 in gasoline sales. We also own the #1 brand of motor oil in the U.S. - Pennzoil - made from natural gas.

We are excited to play a key role in the move to net carbon emissions while providing the oil and gas needed by society for many decades to come.

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