PROCESS OPERATOR

Flint Hills Resources; Victoria (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

INVISTA Victoria, TX is seeking a Process Operator to safely run chemical production, monitor processes, and perform inspections and basic maintenance to support continuous improvement in a high‑reliability facility.

You will collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams, use digital tools for process monitoring, and follow stringent safety/environmental standards while accepting rotating 12‑hour shifts and variable schedules as required.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chemical Operator in a chemical plant.
• Process technology certificate or higher.
• Related vocational certifications (electrical, HVAC, mechanical).
• Military experience welcomed.
• Petrochemical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate equipment and processes to manufacture chemical products.
• Monitor operating conditions and adjust for safe, reliable production.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and respond to process issues to minimize disruptions.
• Conduct field inspections and equipment checks to verify performance.
• Complete operating rounds, documentation, and environmental compliance.

Skills

Chemical Operator experience

Process technology certificate /degree

Related vocational certifications

Military experience

Petrochemical experience

Education

Process Technology Certificate

Associate's Degree or higher

Related Vocational certifications

Tools

SAP

PI Vision

Seeq

Job description

Our INVISTA Victoria, TX intermediate chemicals facility is seeking entrepreneurial, innovative leaders to join the team as a Process Operator.

Our Team

Our operations team is focused on safely manufacturing high-quality products while continuously improving reliability, efficiency, and performance. We work in a collaborative environment where employees are empowered to solve problems, share knowledge, and identify opportunities to create value.

As a member of the team, you'll work alongside experienced operators, maintenance technicians, and engineers while utilizing modern manufacturing technology and digital tools to support safe and reliable operations. This is an opportunity to build technical skills, contribute to continuous improvement efforts, and make a meaningful impact on plant performance.

What You Will Do

• Safely operate equipment and processes to manufacture quality chemical products.
• Monitor operating conditions and make adjustments to support safe, reliable, and efficient production.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and respond to process issues to minimize operational disruptions.
• Conduct field inspections and equipment checks to verify process performance and equipment reliability.
• Complete operating rounds, documentation, and environmental compliance requirements.
• Perform basic maintenance activities and support equipment troubleshooting as trained.
• Partner with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to improve safety, reliability, and productivity.
• Utilize digital tools and technology to monitor processes and support continuous improvement efforts.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

At least one of the following

• Experience as a Chemical Operator in a chemical manufacturing or refining plant environment
• Process Technology Certificate, Associate's Degree, or higher
• Related Vocational certifications (Electrical, HVAC, Mechanical craft)
• Military Experience
• Petrochemical experience

Physical Requirements

• Work a rotating 12-hour shift. The work schedule is subject to change with notification, depending on business needs. Additionally, must be available to work scheduled (Planned) or unscheduled (unplanned/short-notice hours on nights and/or weekends, holidays as needed), to meet business needs.
• Wear any or all of the following PPE: safety glasses, hearing protection, goggles, hard hats, FRC, acid suits, breathing air, gloves, safety boots, respirators, ACR Flash suits, and encapsulated suits. PPE use is in accordance with the Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for a given task.
• Perform basic mechanical tasks as needed, such as pulling/installing a valve and making up flanges.
• Lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Work in hot, cold, and inclement climate conditions.
• Work in confined spaces with supplied breathing air and congested areas.
• Climb stairs, ladders, ladders on vessels and columns, and ladders associated with scaffolds in excess of 80 feet.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience utilizing manufacturing or plant operating systems such as SAP, PI Vision, or Seeq
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Experience using technology and digital tools to support operations, troubleshooting, and process monitoring
• Experience working in a continuous-process manufacturing environment

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

Who We Are

As a Koch company, INVISTA has a long history of working to make the world around you a better place. From parts for the automotive industry to medical equipment, air bags, food packaging and clothing, our ingredients in the nylon 6,6 and polypropylene value chains help bring many of life’s essential products to market.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most.

Our benefits plan includes.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• flexible spending and health savings accounts
• life insurance
• ADD
• disability
• retirement
• paid vacation/time off
• educational assistance
• may also include infertility assistance
• paid parental leave
• adoption assistance

Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ).