Process Operator Jobs in Texas City, TX (NOW HIRING)

BASIC FUNCTION

The Process Specialist serves as the primary frontline technical resource for operations teams, acting as a bridge between Day Staff (Engineering, Reliability, HSE, Technical, etc.) and Shift personnel. This role provides real time troubleshooting support, ensures consistent communication across all shifts, and drives improvements in process stability, equipment performance, and operating discipline. The Process Specialist helps convert engineering and technical guidance into practical, field-ready actions to support safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Operational Troubleshooting & Support

Provide immediate technical support to Shift Operators and Console Operators for process upsets, equipment issues, and abnormal operating conditions.

Perform initial root-cause evaluation and escalate to appropriate engineering or technical teams as needed.

Monitor key process variables and trends to identify early warning signs of instability.

Support safe shutdowns, startups, and product grade changes with field oversight and technical guidance.

Communication & Coordination

Act as the primary liaison between Day Staff and Shift teams to ensure clear, consistent, and timely information flow.

Communicate daily priorities, technical updates, and engineering instructions to each shift.

Gather feedback, operational learnings, and shift concerns to communicate back to Day Staff for long-term solutions.

Participate in cross-functional meetings (operations, maintenance, engineering) representing frontline operational needs.

Field Presence & Operating Discipline

Maintain a strong field presence to understand equipment performance, operator challenges, and real-time process behavior.

Verify proper execution of procedures, permits, and operating discipline.

Support new or revised procedures by reviewing for practicality and validating in the field.

Assist in training and mentoring operators on process understanding, troubleshooting techniques, and safe operation.

Process & Performance Improvement

Identify opportunities for reliability, quality, and production improvements based on frontline observations.

Support Management of Change (MOC) activities, including field implementation and operator training.

Assist engineers with data gathering, field testing, and trial execution.

Contribute to incident investigations and corrective actions.

Documentation & Reporting

Maintain accurate daily logs of process upsets, equipment issues, and operator feedback.

Provide written updates to Day Staff summarizing shift trends and emerging issues.

Support production loss reporting and downtime tracking with credible frontline information.

CORE VALUES

Must exhibit and demonstrate our 4 Core Values

Caring: Dedicated to Safety, Employees, Customers, Community and Environment

Trustworthy: Living a Culture of Openness, Honesty and Collaboration

Connected: Build Strong Partnerships

Driven for Excellence: Commit to Continuous Improvement

COMPETENCIES

Job Knowledge- Understands facets of job, aware of duties and responsibilities, keep job knowledge current

Leadership - Provides strong leadership, sets a good example, skilled decision maker, motivator, encourager

Quality- Strives to eliminate errors, accurate work is a priority, seeks opportunities to improve product/services

Safety - HSSE - Works in a safe manner, uses PPE, recognizes hazards, makes safety suggestions and observations, current on Training Mine

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

High School Diploma or GED

3 certifications, 1 of which must be board certification (pay progressions- internal applicants only)

Math skills

Written and verbal skills

Computer proficiency

Excellent leadership and teamwork, strong communication skills and able to communicate with all levels in the plant

Strong interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution

Ability to follow standard operating procedures and processes

Demonstrated ability to multi-task

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

Process Operating Technology Certificate or Degree

Experience in managing the permitting process, including approval

At least 5 years of experience as a process operator in a chemical manufacturing setting

PHYSICAL CAPACITY REQUIREMENTS

This position requires the incumbent to:

Follow safety requirements for the role

Lift and carry 60 pounds to shoulder and carry up to 300 feet

Push and pull 55 pounds of force for 20 feet

Grip using 100 pounds of pressure

Climb 50 feet of ladder and stairs

Walk a mile per job

Work in confined spaces and on elevated surfaces

Stand for extended periods of time

Kneel, crawl, squat, twist and turn

Wear mandatory FRC and PPE (foot, head, ear, eye, and hand protection) when inside plant environment, or where directed by signage

Wear respiratory PPE for extended periods of time

Lift up to 50 pounds

Walk safely in and around industrial areas

Must respond to visual and audible alarms

Work under deadline pressure within an environment that demands attention to safety and detail

Sit or stand for extended periods of time

Climbing stairs and vertical ladders, climbing and works at various heights

Continual exposure to outdoor environment during all-weather conditions

Must demonstrate fine and gross hand manipulation including pinching, gripping, turning, and keyboarding

Works indoors and outdoors in and around industrial and electrical equipment

Must be able to occasionally bend, stoop, move from ground level to higher levels, manually transport a load up to 50 lbs.

Ascend and descend stairs and stationary vertical ladders as part of normal work activity and emergency situations