Chemical Plant Operator – Safety‑Focused with Growth Path

OC2 Occidental Chemical Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

OxyChem in Chicago, IL is hiring an experienced Chemical Operator for our chemical plant. You will monitor process conditions, operate field equipment, and support safe, compliant production in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include routine inspections, troubleshooting, maintaining logs, and coordinating with maintenance and engineering. A high school diploma or GED is required, with Process Technology degree or 2+ years of relevant experience; English proficiency and teamwork are

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED completed.
• Process Technology Degree or 2+ years of chemical plant experience.
• Strong math, reading comprehension, and mechanical reasoning with troubleshooting skills.
• Willing to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and callouts.
• English literacy and good communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain protection of environment and safety of employees, customers, and communities as top priority.
• Conduct routine operating inspections and respond to area emergencies or changing situations.
• Operate field equipment and monitor process conditions using instrumentation.
• Follow standard operating procedures to ensure safe operation and environmental integrity.
• Maintain log of readings, lab results, shift production, and equipment issues.
• Initiate work requests and perform minor maintenance within capabilities.
• Prepare equipment for maintenance and verify lockout procedures.
• Notify supervision and other personnel about malfunctions and troubleshoot process issues.

Skills

Math skills

Reading comprehension

Mechanical reasoning

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Process Technology Degree

2+ years chemical plant experience

Tools

SAP

Microsoft applications

Job description

OxyChem in Chicago, IL is hiring an experienced Chemical Operator for our chemical plant. You will monitor process conditions, operate field equipment, and support safe, compliant production in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include routine inspections, troubleshooting, maintaining logs, and coordinating with maintenance and engineering. A high school diploma or GED is required, with Process Technology degree or 2+ years of relevant experience; English proficiency and teamwork are