Operator

Indorama Ventures: Indovinya; Clear Lake (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

WellHub / TotalPass

Life insurance

Exclusive benefits

Job summary

Indorama Ventures is seeking a process Operator to perform rounds, monitor unit operations, and support equipment maintenance in a petrochemical setting. You will ensure production stays on-spec, manage sampling, and collaborate with supervision and engineering to optimize performance.

The role requires rotating 12-hour shifts, ability to climb, use SAP and Microsoft Office, and a commitment to safety, quality, and environmental standards across diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Process Technology or equivalent required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent with 5+ years Petrochemical/refinery experience acceptable in lieu of degree.
• Must be willing to work 12-hour rotating shifts, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Proficiency with SAP, Internet, Email and Microsoft Office required.

Responsibilities

• Complete site safety orientation and follow safety and environmental policies.
• Monitor production and equipment to meet target rates and specs.
• Draw samples and perform routine unit checks.
• Troubleshoot process and mechanical issues and coordinate with maintenance.
• Participate in audits, HAZOPs, and quality initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Associate’s degree in Process Technology

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Have you ever thought about being part of a company that reimagines chemistry every day to build a better world?

That’s the purpose of Indorama Ventures, and we want you with us on this journey!

We are looking for innovative, collaborative professionals who are ready to embrace the challenge of working in a company that is constantly expanding internationally.

We value flexibility, partnership, and believe that the impact of our actions goes far beyond the chemical industry.

Here, diversity matters.
Our work environment is inclusive, diverse, and guided by respect, ethics, and equal opportunities for all.

What we’re looking for:

Operators make required rounds to ensure proper equipment operation and to perform required visual and olfactory inspections. Ensure unit is operating at target rates and production is on-spec. Monitor operating equipment and ensure it is operating within desired ranges. Handles maintenance items in assigned areas including staging of equipment. Identifies problem areas with the unit and communicate suggestions to unit supervision, engineering, or other appropriate associates.

• Complete a site Safety Orientation and follow all Operator safety and environmental policies. Assures compliance with all applicable government regulations for safety and environmental matters.
• Monitor production and equipment operations during actual production runs to assure target rates are achieved and the product is within specifications.
• Draws raw material, unit stream, finished product and shipping samples as required by the unit sampling schedule.
• Complete rotating equipment checklists each shift, lubricate as necessary, tighten valve packing, correct leaks, and blow down instrument transmitter legs as needed.
• Team to identify process problem areas and learning how to communicate them up and through the organization using appropriate means of communication.
• Ensure execution of unit energy optimization plan.
• Participate in shift hand-offs at and other key operator communications meetings.
• Participates in audits, investigations, HAZOPs, PHA’s and quality efforts in the areas.
• Maintains good housekeeping of equipment, control rooms, and the production areas.
• Clearing and LOTO of equipment to prep for Maintenance
• Manager in process and raw material samples as necessary to assure operations performance.
• Troubleshoot process and mechanical related issues in the process and work with Console Operators and Maintenance to safely address and resolve issues to maintain production.
• Ensure that the activities are carried out to comply with the integrated management system, as applicable (safety, food safety, GMP, health, environmental, quality and responsible care requirements).
• Essential functions require presence in the workplace on a regular basis and an ability to work extra hours if needed. If applicable, ability to work overtime may be needed to ensure required staffing capacity to meet daily production objectives.
• Work collaboratively with team members with different backgrounds and perspectives.
• Assists other employees in accomplishments of Indorama company goals. Follows instructions and performs other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.
• Participates in Environmental, Health, & Safety initiatives as set forth by the company. Participates in and completes company required training programs.
• Must meet Fire Brigade physical requirements for jobs that require Fire Brigade participation including the ability to wear a respirator and carry up to 50-pound equipment.
• Must be able to climb and work at elevated heights.
• Must be willing and able to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule and work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must have a level of proficiency with SAP, Internet, Email and Microsoft Office programs.
• Communicates tactfully and effectively both verbally and in writing and maintains effective work relations with those encountered during employment.
• Flexibility and adaptability to new instructions and/or dynamic organizational priorities is critical for job success.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Associate’s degree in Process Technology plus 2 years of experience in a Petrochemical or Refinery setting.
• High School Diploma or equivalent with 5+ years of experience in a Petrochemical or refinery setting can be substituted in lieu of a degree.

What do we offer?

A competitive compensation package, including:

• Health insurance
• WellHub / TotalPass
• Life insurance
• And other exclusive benefits

The division you’ll be joining is a global leader in the chemical industry. We offer a broad portfolio of solutions and high delivery standards to markets such as Crop Solutions, Home and Personal Care, Coatings, Energy & Resources, and Performance Products.

Here, you can make a difference. Join us!