Operator Trainee

Albemarle Netherlands BV; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Diverse professional resources

Job summary

Ideal candidates hold a Process Technology degree (or 2+ years in chemical manufacturing) and HS diploma, with strong communication, attention to detail, and spreadsheet skills. This role offers growth in a diverse, safety-focused environment with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have a Process Technology degree or 2+ years in a chemical manufacturing role/environment and 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 (batch or continuous) to ensure safe, efficient, and 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.
• Follow all company procedures and regulatory requirements (PSM, DOT, EPA, OSHA, MOC) to maintain a safe work environment.
• Sample and test products for quality control, properly handling hazardous or extreme-temperature materials.
• Identify, manage, and dispose of hazardous waste in accordance with standards.
• Interpret process diagrams, analyzer data, and computer trends to maintain optimal operating conditions.
• Maintain logs and records of shift activities, process changes, and production data.
• Support troubleshooting, maintenance coordination, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration

Spreadsheet skills

Attention to detail

Education

Process Technology degree

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Are you ready to move your career forward and help shape our company’s and customers’ futures? If you aspire to challenge yourself, work with the best in the industry and join a successful team where you can make a meaningful contribution, then we invite you to join us at Ketjen Corporation, a provider of advanced catalyst solutions to leading producers in the petrochemical, refining, and specialty chemicals industries. Together, we can create a legacy marked by innovation, excitement, and energy.

About Ketjen

Ketjen Corporation is a provider of advanced catalyst solutions to leading producers in the petrochemical, refining, and specialty chemicals industries. Our company is driven by a strong set of core values: curiosity, care, collaboration, humility, accountability, and integrity. These values guide our decisions, shape our culture, and define how we work together to deliver exceptional value to our customers and communities.

About the Role

The Operator Trainee is responsible for monitoring and controlling equipment and instrumentation necessary for batch or continuous operation of chemical process units to produce quality and on specification products in a safe and timely manner. This role reports directly to the Supervisor General and is based in Pasadena, TX at our Bayport Facility.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operational Excellence Monitor and control process units and equipment (batch or continuous) to ensure safe, efficient, and 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.
• Safety, Compliance & Quality Follow all company procedures and regulatory requirements (PSM, DOT, EPA, OSHA, MOC) to maintain a safe work environment.
• Sample and test products for quality control, properly handling hazardous or extreme-temperature materials.
• Identify, manage, and dispose of hazardous waste in accordance with company and government standards.
• Technical & Process Support Interpret process diagrams, analyzer data, and computer trends to maintain optimal operating conditions
• Maintain accurate logs and records of shift activities, process changes, and production data.
• Support troubleshooting, maintenance coordination, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Required Qualifications Must have a Process Technology degree or 2 years or more of experience in a chemical manufacturing role/environment and 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
• Preferred Qualifications 2 years' experience as a Process Operator in a chemical manufacturing environment.

Benefits of Joining Ketjen

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.

Unleash your POTENTIAL with Ketjen. At Ketjen, we believe that our people make us successful. It’s really that simple. We embrace diversity of experience, talent and thought. We work hard to create an inclusive work environment that empowers you to openly and honestly communicate, create and innovate. Your decision to join our team will be rewarded with a positive, team-oriented workplace that inspires personal and professional growth. We will make every effort to support your career goals and create opportunities for you to realize your full potential. This is our culture. This is our commitment.

AS PART OF OUR GLOBAL TEAM, YOU’LL EXPERIENCE:

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Hands-on technical experience
• Job variety and career flexibility
• Collaboration with seasoned employees at every level
• A proven record of innovation
• Company-wide focus on economic and environmental sustainability
• Deep commitment to our communities, education, and social development
• Concern and compassion for fellow employees
• Among the best safety records in the industry
• The bottom-line: no matter where you apply your talent and training, Ketjen will provide the resources and support you need to succeed.

EEO is The Law

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity