Chemical Operator I

Veolia | Water Tech; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia Water Technology Beaumont is seeking a Chemical Operator to safely run chemical manufacturing processes, monitor equipment, perform quality checks, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

The role supports Emergency Response Team activities, maintains accurate records, and collaborates with maintenance and engineering to optimize production. A GED/HS diploma and 2+ years in chemical manufacturing are expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ related experience in chemical manufacturing environment.
• Experience driving a forklift is required.
• Attention to detail and strong math skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor chemical processes and equipment per SOPs and safety standards.
• Record process data and instrument readings; communicate variances to supervision.
• Respond to emergencies and coordinate with maintenance and ERT as needed.
• Support EH&S programs and issue safe work permits as applicable.
• Inspect equipment like towers, boilers, and scrubbers; assist with samples and testing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Math skills

Communication skills

Team player

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Associate Degree in Process Technology

Tools

SAP

MS Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation.

Within this framework, Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

Job Description

As a Chemical Operator, you will play a crucial role in the safe and efficient operation of our chemical manufacturing processes. You will be responsible for monitoring and controlling equipment, performing quality checks, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations. Your attention to detail and adherence to standard operating procedures will contribute to the production of high-quality chemicals. As part of this role, you will also serve as a member of the Emergency Response Team (ERT).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Support all Environmental, Health, and Safety programs, policies, and regulations to include the issuance of safe work permits (LOTO, hot work, etc.).
• Make necessary adjustments to equipment units affecting speeds of chemical reactions and quality.
• Monitor recording instruments, flow meters, panel lights, and other indicators, and listen for warning signals, to verify conformity of process conditions.
• Control or operate chemical processes or systems of machines, using panel boards, control boards, or automatic equipment. Record operating data such as process conditions and instrument readings.
• Confer with technical and supervisory personnel to report or resolve conditions affecting safety, efficiency, and product quality. Draw samples of products to be tested in the lab to ensure that standards are met.
• Regulate or shut down equipment during emergency situations or as directed by supervisory personnel.
• Start pumps to wash and rinse reactor vessels, to exhaust gases and vapors, to regulate the flow of oil, steam, air or gas to towers and to add products to converter or blending vessels.
• Notify maintenance, engineering and other auxiliary personnel to correct equipment malfunctions and to adjust power, steam, water or air supplies as needed.
• Inspect and operate Utility Equipment such as towers, boilers, chillers and scrubbers.
• Calculate material requirements or yields according to formulas as directed. Gauge tank levels, using calibrated rods and pressure gauges.
• Serve as an Emergency Response Team member in the event of an emergency.
• Responding to all emergency events, including fire, chemical spill/release, medical events, severe weather events, etc.

Minimum Position Qualifications

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
• Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience working in a chemical manufacturing environment with hazardous materials.
• Experience driving a forklift

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years’ related experience within the manufacturing / chemical industry.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Attention to detail and strong math skills
• Strong computer skills, including MS Outlook, Excel, Word, and the Internet
• Team player, individual thinker
• Customer focused; positive attitude

Desired Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Process Technology or equivalent preferred.
• Attention to detail and numbers-oriented
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Strong computer skills
• Working knowledge of SAP
• Team player, individual thinker
• Previous experience dealing with HAZMAT, Fire, and/or Medical emergency events

Physical Requirements

• This position requires successful completion of a medical surveillance examination as a condition of employment.
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Safety Boots, Safety Clothing, Safety Helmet, Safety Goggle/Glasses, Respirator, Gloves)

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.