Operator Co-op

Chevron Phillips Chemical Company; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Alternate schedules

Job summary

Chevron Phillips Chemical Company is hiring part-time Process Operator Co-Ops for the Spring 2027 Semester at the Cedar Bayou facility in Baytown, TX.

Co-Ops work 19 hours per week with flexible hours to accommodate class schedules. Course credit hours are established through the student’s college. There is no guarantee of permanent full-time employment after the program.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be in final semester of Process Technology program
• Able to walk, climb stairs and ladders, lift up to 50 pounds
• Able to read and communicate in English (verbal/written)
• Able to follow plant safety guidelines including PPE
• Possess a valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Respond to process alarms and constraints
• Monitor plant equipment performance and read gauges
• Troubleshoot process issues in the plant
• Follow safety rules and life-saving procedures
• Perform housekeeping and shift turnover as required
• Complete regulatory and operating training
• Observe Management of Change reviews and safety analyses
• Document information and maintain shift logs

Skills

Reading gauges

Safety procedures

Follow instructions

English communication

Education

Process Technology associate's degree

Job description

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You may not realize it, but you've likely used a product today made possible by the plastics and chemicals manufactured by Chevron Phillips Chemical. From medical supplies and electronics to food packaging and cosmetics, we create the building blocks for more than 70,000 consumer and industrial products.

Even as a global company with 5,000 employees, we maintain a "small company feel." Our commitment to foster a culture of belonging ensures that regardless of your background or experience, your voice is valued and heard, empowering you to make a meaningful impact and grow both personally and professionally. Ask any Chevron Phillips Chemical employee what they like best about their job, and universally, the answer is "the people I work with!" We value work-life balance, and love to see our employees thrive both professionally and personally. There has never been a better time to work for Chevron Phillips Chemical. If you're ready to grow with us and become part of our vision of being the premier Chemical Company.

Introduction

Chevron Phillips Chemical is hiring part-time Process Operator Co-Ops for the Spring 2027 Semester at the Cedar Bayou facility in Baytown, TX.

Process Operator Co-Ops work 19 hours per week with flexible hours to accommodate class schedules during the Spring 2027 semester. Course credit hours will be established through the student's college. There is no guarantee of permanent full-time employment at the conclusion of the Co-Op implied for either the company or the student.

Process Operator Co-Ops shadow operations positions, providing the opportunity to learn and help monitor production process variables and ensure that production equipment is operating safely and reliably. Co-Ops actively support Environmental, Health and Safety processes by accomplishing daily activities within applicable regulations and policies while carrying out duties following safe operating practices and maintaining a safe working environment.

Responsibilities

• Promptly respond to process alarms / constraints
• Learn to monitor the performance of plant equipment and process conditions, read flow meters and temperature and pressure gauges, and take routine readings on process equipment
• Learn to effectively troubleshoot process issues in the plant
• Follow the Tenets of Operations, COO/OD, and Life Saving Rules
• Perform housekeeping in the work area
• Complete regulatory and operating training
• Observe Management of Change reviews, Pre-Startup Safety Reviews, and Process Hazard Analysis
• Document relevant information and perform shift turnover according to expectations set by unit management

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Must be in the final semester of the Process Technology program, graduating with a Process Technology associate's degree in May 2027
• Able to walk, climb stairs and ladders to a height of 100 feet, and lift up to 50 pounds
• Able to enter confined spaces
• Able to work in various adverse weather conditions
• Able to listen and follow instructions
• Able to read and communicate verbally, written, and electronically in English
• Able to follow plant safety guidelines and policies, including the wearing of fire-retardant clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Possess a valid driver's license

Chevron Phillips Chemical offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and at most locations, alternate work schedules. To learn more about Chevron Phillips Chemical and to be considered for a position, please visit us online today at www.cpchem.com .

Chevron Phillips Chemical Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or marital status.

Travel Requirements: None

Eligibility for Relocation: No

Closing Date: 11/02/2026

Nearest Major Market: Houston
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