Process Operator

championx; Freeport (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day 1

401(k) matching

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

ChampionX is seeking a Process Operator for our Freeport, TX plant. You will support production, operate processing equipment, and ensure safety and environmental compliance in a chemical manufacturing setting. The role features rotating day/night shifts, potential overtime, and cross-functional collaboration.

We value safety, reliability, and continuous improvement, with comprehensive benefits starting on day one and opportunities for career advancement within operations and management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of one year of manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
• Ability to safely wear a respirator and other required PPE.
• Willingness and ability to work weekends, holidays, overtime, and rotating day and night shifts.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb stairs and ladders, squat, bend, and perform physical work throughout the shift.

Responsibilities

• Provide production and operational support at the Freeport Manufacturing Plant, maintaining safe, efficient operations.
• Operate pumps, valves, scales, and other processing equipment for safe chemical production.
• Operate and maintain equipment for plant utilities and waste treatment.
• Use computer systems to generate process orders, perform inventory checks, and complete quality checks.
• Load, unload, and transfer bulk materials and containers.
• Participate in safety meetings and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

English proficiency

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Shift work flexibility

English comprehension

Education

Process Technology degree or related technical education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift experience

Process equipment operation

Job description

Disclaimer:SLB completed the acquisition ofChampionXon July 16, 2025. If selected for this position, your employment will begin withChampionXand will transition to SLB as part of the planned integration.

We are looking for a Process Operator at our Freeport, TX plant. This is your opportunity to join a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. This position is ideal for a safety-focused, hands-on professional who enjoys working in a chemical manufacturing environment and contributing to safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations.

What’s in it For You:

• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
• Enjoy paid training while learning from experienced professionals
• Opportunity for a long-term, advanced career path in operations, service, sales, or management
• Access to best-in-class resources, tools, and technology
• Thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture, and empowers employees through continuous improvement
• Comprehensive benefits package starting day 1 of employment, including medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), and more!

What You Will Do:

• This position will primarily be responsible for providing production and operational support to the Freeport Manufacturing Plant while maintaining safe, efficient, and environmentally compliant operations
• Work a rotating DuPont shift schedule, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required
• Respond to occasional call-outs based on plant and operational needs
• Be proficient in the safe use and operation of process equipment
• Perform all aspects of manufacturing a product from a process order or bill of material
• Operate pumps, valves, scales, and other processing equipment to support safe and efficient chemical production
• Operate and maintain equipment associated with plant utilities and waste treatment
• Operate transporting equipment used to receive raw materials and transport finished products
• Safely load and unload bulk materials from tankers
• Perform necessary hose line-ups for transferring materials from tankers into vessels and from vessels into tankers
• Prepare drums, pails, totes, and other containers for loading, shipping, and transportation of products
• Operate scales and maintain the drumming platform
• Use computer systems to perform production functions, including generating process orders, conducting inventory checks, creating labels, and completing quality checks
• Label and placard packaged materials in accordance with company policies and applicable government regulations
• Support processes to meet current ISO and Responsible Care requirements
• Participate in physical inventory activities
• Perform required Quality Assurance testing as needed
• Serve as a second-line Production Planner as needed
• Maintain clean, safe, organized, and environmentally compliant work and storage areas
• Participate in safety meetings and continuous improvement initiatives and committees
• Troubleshoot and perform minor equipment repairs and notify Maintenance when major repairs are required
• Demonstrate the ability to provide direction and support to Assistant Process Operators and other Operators as needed
• Lead by example through a hands-on approach to safe, efficient, and reliable operations
• Support product quality and delivery expectations, including the plant's goal of maintaining a 95% on-time service level
• Perform other duties as required

Position Details:

• Work Environment: On-site at the Freeport, TX manufacturing plant
• Position follows a rotating DuPont shift schedule
• Schedule includes rotating day and night shifts, weekends, and holidays
• Overtime may be required based on production needs
• Occasional call-outs may be required based on plant and operational needs
• Role is safety-sensitive

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of one year of manufacturing experience
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a hands-on manufacturing environment
• Ability to safely wear a respirator and other required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Ability to wear fall protection when required
• Willingness and ability to work weekends, holidays, overtime, and rotating day and night shifts
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb stairs and ladders, squat, bend, and perform physical work throughout the shift
• Ability to work within the U.S. without sponsorship of a visa

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to successfully complete applicable pre-employment requirements, including a drug screen and physical examination
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders
• Must be able to squat, bend, stoop, reach, and perform physically demanding tasks throughout the shift
• Must be able to safely wear a respirator and fall protection when required
• Must be able to safely work around industrial equipment and moving machinery
• Specific vision abilities required by this position may include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• The employee is regularly required to communicate verbally and hear instructions, alarms, and other workplace communications
• The role is deemed safety-sensitive and may be subject to employer or customer drug testing requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

• Process Technology degree or related technical education
• Previous chemical manufacturing or process operations experience
• Transportation experience
• Forklift experience

About Us

ChampionX is now part of SLB, a global technology company driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. As innovators, that’s been our mission for nearly a century.

We unlock access to energy for the benefit of all while advancing a future with more energy and less carbon. Our diverse and forward-thinking teams are committed to developing the technologies needed to power the future responsibly.

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We believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every employee can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of employees and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.