Process Operator Specialist

CORE Group; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Group Resources is hiring a Process Operator Specialist to own the performance and reliability of process equipment in an industrial facility supporting a major technology client. You will monitor operating conditions and maintain components to keep systems stable and running.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with engines, motors, fluid piping, electrical equipment, and instrumented controls, with the drive to fix issues before they escalate.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in mechanical or electrical engineering technology plus 2+ years working with automated processes.
• Or a high school diploma or GED plus 4+ years of experience.
• Experience in control room operations, plant operations, mechanic/millwright support, or instrumentation/electrical operations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor process conditions, identify deviations, and take corrective action.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and calibrate process equipment, including compressors, valves, and control systems.
• Partner with engineers, technicians, and fabricators to build out fluid and mechanical systems in the field.
• Help engineers and technicians develop operating procedures and follow SOPs on plant machinery.
• Coordinate across disciplines so materials, tools, and people are in place to complete builds.
• Build and maintain an organized hardware inventory system using schematics and parts lists.

Skills

Process monitoring

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Lockout/Tagout familiarity

Education

Associate degree in mechanical or electrical engineering technology

High school diploma or GED

Tools

P&ID reading

Electrical schematics

Job description

Process Operator Specialist

Job Summary

Core Group Resources is hiring Process Operator Specialists for an industrial facility supporting a major technology client. In this role, you will own the performance and reliability of process equipment, monitoring operating conditions and maintaining components to keep systems stable and running.

The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience with industrial processes involving engines, motors, fluid piping, electrical equipment, and instrumented controls, and has a sharp eye for early signs of trouble and the drive to fix issues before they escalated.

Responsibilities

• Monitor process conditions, identify equipment and process deviations, and take corrective action
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and calibrate process equipment, including centrifugal and reciprocating compressors, gas analyzers, control valves, control systems, and instrument electrical systems
• Partner with engineers, technicians, and fabricators to build out fluid and mechanical systems in the field
• Help engineers and technicians develop operating procedures, and learn and follow SOPs on plant machinery
• Coordinate across disciplines so materials, tools, and people are in place to complete builds
• Build and maintain an organized hardware inventory system using schematics and parts lists, including sourcing critical spare parts

Requirements

• One of the following:
  • Associate degree in mechanical or electrical engineering technology plus 2+ years working with automated processes, or
  • High school diploma or GED plus 4+ years of experience
• Experience in at least one of these areas: control room operations, plant operations, mechanic/millwright support, or instrumentation/electrical operations

Preferred Requirements

• Working understanding of process parameters and units for temperature, pressure, flow, and power
• Ability to read P&IDs and electrical wiring schematics
• Mechanical troubleshooting experience, including isolating faults, disassembling industrial machinery, and repairing or replacing bearings, gears, and structural components
• Familiarity with lockout/tagout, job hazard analysis, and hot work permits
• Familiarity with 120V, 480V, and 4160V switchgear and components