Operator

Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited; Clear Lake (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Other exclusive benefits

Job summary

Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited in Clear Lake, Texas, is looking for a dedicated operator to ensure effective equipment operation, maintain safety standards, and monitor production processes. This role involves performing equipment inspections, troubleshooting issues, and adhering to environmental regulations.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate's degree in Process Technology or significant experience in a petrochemical setting, and must be adaptable to a 12-hour rotating shift schedule.

Benefits include health insurance, life insurance, and exclusive perks.

Qualifications

• Meet Fire Brigade physical requirements: ability to wear a respirator and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb and work at elevated heights.
• Willingness to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper equipment operation and perform visual and olfactory inspections.
• Handle maintenance items and identify problem areas.
• Execute the unit energy optimization plan.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Mechanical aptitude

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

Associate's degree in Process Technology

High school diploma or equivalent with 5+ years of experience in petrochemical

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Make required rounds to ensure proper equipment operation and perform visual and olfactory inspections.
• Ensure the unit is operating at target rates and production is on spec.
• Monitor operating equipment to keep it within desired ranges.
• Handle maintenance items in the assigned area, including staging of equipment.
• Identify problem areas and communicate suggestions to unit supervision, engineering, or other associates.
• Complete a site Safety Orientation and adhere to operator safety and environmental policies.
• Assure compliance with all applicable government safety and environmental regulations.
• Monitor production and equipment operations during actual production runs to ensure target rates and product specifications.
• Draw raw material, unit stream, finished product, and shipping samples per the unit sampling schedule.
• Complete rotating equipment checklists each shift; lubricate as necessary, tighten valve packing, correct leaks, and blow down transmitter legs.
• Work with the team to identify process problem areas and communicate them effectively through the organization.
• Execute the unit energy optimization plan.
• Participate in shift hand‑offs and key operator communication meetings.
• Participate in audits, investigations, HAZOPs, PHA's, and quality efforts.
• Maintain good housekeeping of equipment, control rooms, and production areas.
• Clear and lockout/tagout (LOTO) equipment for Maintenance Manager preparations and sample collection.
• Troubleshoot process and mechanical‑related issues and collaborate with Console Operators and Maintenance to resolve them safely.
• Ensure activities comply with integrated management systems (safety, food safety, GMP, health, environmental, quality, and responsible care requirements).

Qualifications

• Meet Fire Brigade physical requirements: ability to wear a respirator and carry up to 50 pounds of equipment.
• Ability to climb and work at elevated heights.
• Willingness to work a 12‑hour rotating shift schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Proficiency with SAP, the Internet, Email, and Microsoft Office programs.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to maintain strong work relationships.
• Flexibility and adaptability to new instructions and dynamic priorities.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Associate's degree in Process Technology plus 2 years of experience in a petrochemical or refinery setting; alternatively, high school diploma or equivalent with 5+ years of experience in a petrochemical or refinery setting.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package, including:

• Health insurance
• WellHub / TotalPass
• Life insurance
• Other exclusive benefits