Process Operator Trainee — Chemical Manufacturing

Albemarle; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional & personal development

Job summary

Ketjen Corporation, a Pasadena, TX-based operator trainee role, focuses on monitoring and controlling chemical process units to produce quality products safely and efficiently. The position reports to the Supervisor General at the Bayport Facility and requires a Process Technology degree or equivalent experience, with strong collaboration and meticulous documentation.

Responsibilities include operating rotating and stationary equipment, performing product transfers, and executing maintenance

Qualifications

• Process Technology degree or ≥2 years in chemical manufacturing environment; HS diploma required.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• High level of attention to detail and thorough documentation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control process units and equipment (batch or continuous) to ensure safe, efficient, 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.
• 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.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Process Technology degree

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Ketjen Corporation, a Pasadena, TX-based operator trainee role, focuses on monitoring and controlling chemical process units to produce quality products safely and efficiently. The position reports to the Supervisor General at the Bayport Facility and requires a Process Technology degree or equivalent experience, with strong collaboration and meticulous documentation.

Responsibilities include operating rotating and stationary equipment, performing product transfers, and executing maintenance