Chemical Operator Prod

Cabot Corporation; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cabot Corporation seeks a safety-minded professional to operate chemical process systems and related equipment. You will monitor processes, perform maintenance, and document conditions using Cabot’s systems, ensuring quality and compliance with safety programs.

The role requires teamwork, strong communication, and the ability to adapt to rotating 12-hour shifts, with overtime as needed. A high school diploma is the baseline; technical degrees and experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• A degree or certificate in Chemical Process Technology is preferred.
• Associate degree in a related field or the military equivalency including ETA school would be a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years of chemical manufacturing experience preferred.
• Willing and able to work collaboratively in a team-based environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication and active listening skills.
• Able to work independently as well.
• Self-motivated with a track record of dependability including work history.
• A proven positive safety, health, and environmental record.
• Familiar with PPE, confined space entry, lockout/tagout, hot work, and emergency response.
• Knowledge of chemical manufacturing processes, troubleshooting, process control, and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Operate chemical process systems and related equipment.
• Monitor and troubleshoot the process to maintain operating conditions.
• Assist in loading product for shipment and unloading materials.
• Perform general and preventive maintenance on process equipment.
• Enter work orders and document work performed using the business system.
• Document equipment condition to identify trends and issues.
• Conduct quality control testing following Cabot methods.
• Utilize SPC to monitor process quality.
• Comply with Cabot safety, health, and environmental programs.
• Work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule and overtime as required.
• Alternate between day/night shifts every 2 weeks.

Skills

Safety mindset

Time management

Organizational skills

Record keeping

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Analytical thinking

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Chemical Process Technology degree/certificate (preferred)

Associate degree or military equivalency (plus ETA)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) is a leading global specialty chemicals and performance materials company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Our businesses deliver a broad range of products and solutions to customers in every corner of the globe, serving the transportation, infrastructure, environment and consumer industry sectors. We bring the power of innovative chemistry to solve customers' challenges today while preparing them to meet tomorrow’s needs. Our commitment to innovation is driven by a passion to advance our customers' businesses through our deep understanding of their applications and the global trends that impact their operations.

If you do not meet every requirement, or your experience is slightly different that what we have listed, we still encourage you to apply!

Job Requirements (Principal Responsibilities)

In this role, your primary duty will be to operate the chemical process systems and related equipment. This role requires a safety mind-set, self-motivated person with a positive attitude, a ton of energy, effective time management, organization, and record-keeping skills.

A successful candidate will be someone who can:

• Model Cabot's values of integrity, respect, excellence, and responsibility.
• Interacts professionally with site personnel, visitors, contractors, and individuals al all levels of the Cabot organization.
• Follows work instructions, procedures, and policies.
• Monitor and troubleshoot the process to maintain required operating conditions.
• Assists in loading product for shipment and in unloading product or raw materials.
• Maintain and continuously improve upon knowledge of all processes and equipment.
• Performs general and predictive/preventive maintenance on process and support equipment.
• Uses computerized business management system to enter work orders and document work performed.
• Document equipment condition to establish trends in operations or breakdowns.
• Conducts quality control testing following Cabot test methods.
• Utilizes Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques to monitor process consistency and product quality.
• Works in a safe manner.
• Actively participates in Cabot’s safety, health, and environmental programs.
• Attends scheduled team meetings and completes safety training requirements.
• Keeps work area safe and clean.
• Actively supports efforts to implement and maintain the Responsible Care® and ISO Management Systems in line with the requirements of the RC14001® and ISO9001 technical specifications.
• Completes all required reports, records, and measurements, i.e. SH&E incident reporting, production records, lab testing results, etc.
• Works a 12 hour rotating shift schedule and overtime when required, responds to call-outs.
• Able to work different shift schedules.
• The shift pattern is work 2 shifts, off work 2 shifts, work 3 shifts, off work 2 shifts, work 2 shifts, off 3 shifts.
• In a 14 shift period, work 7 shifts and off 7 shifts.
• Will alternate every 2 weeks between days/nights or nights/days.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Competencies (Knowledge, Skills and Behaviors)

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• A degree or certificate in Chemical Process Technology is preferred.
• Associate degree in a related field or the military equivalency including ETA school would be a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years of chemical manufacturing experience preferred.
• Willing and able to work collaboratively in a team-based environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication and active listening skills.
• Able to work independently as well.
• Self-motivated with a track record of dependability including work history.
• A proven positive safety, health, and environmental record.
• Familiar with topics such as personal protective equipment, confined space entry, lockout / tagout, hot work, safe work permitting, emergency response, and hazard awareness.
• Knowledge of chemical manufacturing processes, troubleshooting, problem solve, process control, and process improvements.
• Able to read and interpret complex operating instructions.
• Accurate and consistent in performing tasks.
• General mechanical aptitude.
• Familiar with safe and effective use of basic hand tools.
• Working knowledge of laboratory practices and procedures.
• Ability to remain calm and react effectively in critical situations.
• Experience with accident and near miss reporting, incident investigation, and accountability to standards
• Effective time management, organizational, and record keeping skills.
• Basic computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook (e‑mail program).
• Ability to safely operate material handling equipment such as fork lifts and aerial work platforms.
• Flexible in performing changing assignments and work schedules.
• May be required to work off-shift hours.
• Physical requirements include but not limited to climbing stairs and ladders, standing or sitting for extended periods, outdoor work, working at heights from scaffold, ladders, and/or grating, use of hand tools, and occasional heavy lifting (50lbs).

At Cabot, we bring the power of innovative chemistry and a spirit of partnership with our customers to advance solutions that will enable a sustainable future.

Our strength in research and development is a major reason why we have been an industry leader for more than 135 years in products such as reinforcing and specialty carbons, battery materials, aerogel, fumed metal oxides, inkjet colorants, masterbatches and conductive compounds.

Our employees around the world are united by our shared purpose: Creating materials that improve daily life and enable a more sustainable future.

Through our corporate strategy, “Creating for Tomorrow,” we are focused on our core strengths to lead in performance and sustainability – today and into the future.

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled/RC14001

Realizing we function better together than individually, Cabot Corporation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and to empower employees to achieve exceptional results, without consideration of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for employees’ and applicants’ disabilities or religious beliefs and practices, in accordance with applicable law. Cabot is committed to supporting and maintaining a safe and environmentally focused working environment. All employees are expected to uphold this commitment in every position.

Nondiscrimination Policy with Respect to Discussion of Pay

This is to advise that it is the policy of Cabot Corporation not to discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. This policy, however, shall not apply to instances in which an employee who has access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of that employee's essential job functions (such as in payroll or HR) discloses the compensation of such other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to such information, unless that disclosure is in response to a formal complaint or charge, in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing or other action, including an investigation conducted by Cabot, or otherwise as required by law.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing and Background Checks

Cabot is proud to operate as a drug-free workplace. All applicants conditionally offered a position must (a) complete and pass a background check and (b) complete a drug test and receive an acceptable test result. For certain manufacturing, quality and production positions, a pre-employment physical may be required. Cabot Corporation is a leading global specialty chemicals and performance materials company with locations in over 20+ countries. We combine our global perspective with local decision-making to deliver performance that makes a difference in the markets we serve, from transportation and infrastructure to environment and consumer. Our employees around the world are united by our shared purpose: creating materials that improve daily life and enable a more sustainable future. We empower individuals to take ownership of their careers and promote a culture where people feel encouraged to share ideas, challenge the status quo, and collaborate, creating a workplace where all employees can make an impact.