Chemical Process Operator - Safety Driven, OT Included

Stepan Company; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stepan Company in Pasadena, TX is seeking a safety‑driven plant operator to support our processes and ensure compliance with environmental and safety policies. The role requires mechanical aptitude, ability to work 12‑hour rotating shifts, and proficiency with SAP record keeping.

Responsibilities include preparing equipment for maintenance, off‑loading and loading bulk materials, operating DCS with basic instrumentation, and contributing to the site emergency response team.

Qualifications

• Must be self-motivated and able to complete assigned duties with minimal supervision.
• Well organized with a focus on managing multiple tasks safely and responsibly.
• Must understand chemical process operations and have the ability to recognize and respond to operational difficulties and potential safety concerns.
• Be familiar with Distributed Control System (DCS) operation, basic instrumentation, and computer literate.
• Experience handling ethylene and propylene oxide is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support Stepan’s Safety, Environmental & Responsible Care policies including stop work authority to avoid unsafe or environmental incidents.
• Keep accurate records in SAP.
• Prepare equipment for maintenance activities including cleaning and LOTOTO.
• Safely off-loads EO/PO railcars to storage tanks; EO/PO are highly hazardous raw materials.
• Must wear additional PPE when completing specific tasks.
• Off-load bulk raw materials to storage tanks by railcar and tank truck.
• Load finished products from storage tanks to railcars and tank trucks.
• Filter finished products through candle and polishing filters.
• Be an active member of the site emergency response team and complete all training.
• Perform all duties with a high degree of dedication to safety and environmental stewardship.
• Willing to work overtime as required.

Skills

self-motivated

well organized

chemical process operations

DCS operation

basic instrumentation

computer literate

EO/PO handling experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Stepan Company in Pasadena, TX is seeking a safety‑driven plant operator to support our processes and ensure compliance with environmental and safety policies. The role requires mechanical aptitude, ability to work 12‑hour rotating shifts, and proficiency with SAP record keeping.

Responsibilities include preparing equipment for maintenance, off‑loading and loading bulk materials, operating DCS with basic instrumentation, and contributing to the site emergency response team.