Process Operator Specialist

Superior Skilled Trades; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem

Job summary

Superior Skilled Trades is seeking a Process Operator Specialist for a long-term industrial project in Starbase, TX. The role requires hands-on experience operating, monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting automated process systems.

Qualified candidates should have 4+ years in plant operations or an associate degree with automation experience, plus the ability to read P&IDs and electrical schematics. The job offers day/night shifts, outdoor work, and per diem.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in plant operations, control room operations, industrial maintenance, millwright support, or instrumentation/electrical operations with a high school diploma or equivalent
• Associate degree in mechanical or electrical engineering technology with 2+ years of relevant automated process experience
• Experience operating and troubleshooting industrial process equipment
• Familiarity with temperature, pressure, flow and other process parameters
• Experience reading P&IDs and electrical schematics

Responsibilities

• Monitor equipment performance and process parameters to identify and correct operational issues
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and calibrate compressors, control valves, instrumentation, and process equipment
• Operate and maintain industrial mechanical and electrical systems
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians on installation, repairs, and system improvements
• Read and interpret P&IDs and electrical schematics
• Assist with developing and following standard operating procedures
• Maintain equipment inventory, spare parts, and maintenance records
• Follow OSHA safety procedures including lockout/tagout and hot work requirements

Skills

Plant operations experience

Read P&IDs

Ability to read electrical schematics

Outdoor/height exposure readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in mechanical or electrical engineering technology

Tools

Compressors

Control systems

Instrumentation

Industrial machinery

Job description

NOW HIRING: PROCESS OPERATOR SPECIALIST

Superior Skilled Trades (SST)

Location: Starbase, TX

Pay: $32–$42 per hour DOE + Per Diem

Position Type: Long-Term Opportunity

Superior Skilled Trades is seeking experienced Process Operator Specialists for a long-term industrial project in Starbase, TX. Qualified candidates should have hands‑on experience operating, monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting industrial equipment and automated process systems.

Job Responsibilities

• - Monitor equipment performance and process parameters to identify and correct operational issues.
• - Troubleshoot, maintain, and calibrate compressors, control valves, instrumentation, and process equipment.
• - Operate and maintain industrial mechanical and electrical systems.
• - Work with engineers and technicians to support equipment installation, repairs, and system improvements.
• - Read and interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, and technical drawings.
• - Assist with developing and following standard operating procedures.
• - Maintain equipment inventory, spare parts, and maintenance records.
• - Follow OSHA safety procedures, including lockout/tagout and hot work requirements.

Requirements

• - 4+ years of experience in plant operations, control room operations, industrial maintenance, millwright support, or instrumentation/electrical operations with a high school diploma or equivalent; OR
• - Associate degree in mechanical or electrical engineering technology with 2+ years of relevant automated process experience .
• - Experience operating and troubleshooting industrial process equipment.
• - Knowledge of temperature, pressure, flow, and other process parameters.
• - Ability to read P&IDs and electrical schematics.
• - Experience with compressors, control systems, instrumentation, or industrial machinery preferred.
• - Familiarity with 120V, 480V, and 4160V electrical systems preferred.
• - Must be comfortable working outdoors, climbing ladders, and operating lifts at heights exceeding 100 feet.
• - Flexible availability for day or night shifts and weekends as needed.
• - Must meet applicable project eligibility and export-control requirements.

Compensation & Opportunity

$32–$42 per hour, depending on experience, PLUS per diem!

LONG-TERM POSITION!

Superior Skilled Trades is looking for experienced Process Operator Specialists ready to join a major industrial project in Starbase, TX. Great opportunity for qualified candidates seeking long-term work with competitive pay and per diem!