Chemical Plant Process Operator

Oxychem; Geismar (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

OxyChem, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is seeking a Chemical Operator for its Geismar, Louisiana facility. The position focuses on safe operation, monitoring process variables, and maintenance coordination to support continuous production in a fast-paced chemical plant.

Qualified candidates have at least 2 years in production, maintenance, or similar roles; strong math, reading, and problem-solving skills; and the ability to work rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, or holidays.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of relevant chemical plant experience.
• Strong math, reading, and mechanical reasoning abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections and troubleshoot unit operations.
• Monitor process conditions using instrumentation and control systems.
• Maintain logs of readings, lab results, and shift production requirements.
• Coordinate maintenance and prepare equipment for maintenance tasks.
• Lock out/tag out procedures and permit preparations as needed.
• Communicate equipment issues to supervision and maintenance teams.
• Respond to emergencies and support safety and environmental goals.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Mechanical reasoning

Mathematics

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Process Technology Degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft applications

Job description

OxyChem, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is seeking a Chemical Operator for its Geismar, Louisiana facility. The position focuses on safe operation, monitoring process variables, and maintenance coordination to support continuous production in a fast-paced chemical plant.

Qualified candidates have at least 2 years in production, maintenance, or similar roles; strong math, reading, and problem-solving skills; and the ability to work rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, or holidays.