Chemical Operator — Safe, Shift-Driven Plant Tech

Oxychem; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

OxyChem, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is seeking an experienced Chemical Operator for our Wichita, Kansas facility. This role emphasizes safety, environmental stewardship, and reliable operation of chemical processes.

Responsibilities include performing routine inspections, troubleshooting, operating equipment, and maintaining accurate logs. Candidates should have process technology education or relevant work experience and be able to work rotating shifts and respond to emergencies.

Qualifications

• Required: High School diploma or GED; Process Technology Degree OR 2 years relevant work experience in chemical/manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency in math, reading comprehension and mechanical reasoning; strong troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and respond to callouts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain environmental health and safety as a top priority for employees and communities.
• Conduct routine inspections, troubleshoot problems and respond to emergencies.
• Operate field equipment and monitor process conditions with instrumentation to regulate temperatures, pressures and flow.
• Maintain logs of readings, lab results, shift production, and equipment issues.

Skills

Math skills

Reading comprehension

Mechanical reasoning

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Communication

MS Office

English proficiency

Education

Process Technology Degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

OxyChem, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is seeking an experienced Chemical Operator for our Wichita, Kansas facility. This role emphasizes safety, environmental stewardship, and reliable operation of chemical processes.

Responsibilities include performing routine inspections, troubleshooting, operating equipment, and maintaining accurate logs. Candidates should have process technology education or relevant work experience and be able to work rotating shifts and respond to emergencies.