Chemical Process Operator Trainee

Ketjen Corporation; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development resources

Job summary

Ketjen Corporation in Pasadena, TX, is seeking an Operator Trainee to monitor and control process units and equipment for batch or continuous operation, ensuring safe, on-spec production and timely results.

This role reports to the Supervisor General at the Bayport Facility and requires a Process Technology degree or 2 years of chemical manufacturing experience, plus strong communication, teamwork, and meticulous documentation.

Qualifications

• Process Technology degree or 2 years of chemical manufacturing experience, plus a High School Diploma or GED.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Computer skills including spreadsheet use.
• High level of attention to detail, procedures and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control process units and equipment to ensure safe, efficient, on-spec production.
• Operate and inspect rotating and stationary equipment including pumps, compressors, reactors, and distillation columns.
• Perform product transfers, basic maintenance tasks, and operational calculations for flow, pressure, and temperature control.
• Interpret process diagrams, analyzer data, and computer trends to maintain optimal operating conditions.

Skills

Strong communication and collaboration

Computer skills including spreadsheets

High attention to detail and precise

Education

Process Technology degree

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Ketjen Corporation in Pasadena, TX, is seeking an Operator Trainee to monitor and control process units and equipment for batch or continuous operation, ensuring safe, on-spec production and timely results.

This role reports to the Supervisor General at the Bayport Facility and requires a Process Technology degree or 2 years of chemical manufacturing experience, plus strong communication, teamwork, and meticulous documentation.