Operator Technician Trainee: Launch Your Plant Career

TPC Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

TPC Group in Houston, TX is seeking Operator Technicians to manage daily operations in a rotating shift environment. You will troubleshoot, monitor equipment, and perform preventative maintenance within assigned processes.

Responsibilities include safe procedure execution, asset rounds, and providing support for root cause investigations, while ensuring product quality targets and throughput are met.

Qualifications

• 3+ years operator, maintenance craft or environmental tech experience in a petrochemical facility.
• Associate Degree in Process Technology or Process Technology Certification.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited Institution.
• Military Experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate the assets 24/7, perform rounds, transfers, and troubleshooting.
• Follow safety processes and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Monitor process equipment, readings, and logs to meet throughput/quality targets.
• Understand plant systems and integration with upstream/downstream processes.
• Obtain permits, review jobs, and issue lockouts as needed for safety.
• Lead in abnormal situations and assist root cause investigations.
• Maintain situational awareness and stabilize or shut down processes when needed.
• Communicate with team, participate in startups/shutdowns, and train junior staff.
• Perform minor or routine maintenance and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Good written and oral communication

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting skills

Initiative

Independent work

Root cause analysis

Education

Associate Degree in Process Technology or Process Technology Certification

Bachelor's degree from an accredited Institution

Military Experience

Job description

TPC Group in Houston, TX is seeking Operator Technicians to manage daily operations in a rotating shift environment. You will troubleshoot, monitor equipment, and perform preventative maintenance within assigned processes.

Responsibilities include safe procedure execution, asset rounds, and providing support for root cause investigations, while ensuring product quality targets and throughput are met.