Process Operator

This position is part of SLB following the acquisition of ChampionX. If selected, your employment will begin with ChampionX and transition to SLB as part of the planned integration.

About the Role

We are looking for a Process Operator located in Freeport, Texas. This role is ideal for a passionate technical professional who enjoys working in an autonomous, hands-on plant environment and has a proven track record of success. Join a global technology company driving energy innovation for a balanced planet.

Benefits

• 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
• Sustainability-focused company with a safety-driven culture and continuous improvement
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company matching

Responsibilities

Production Operations

• Be proficient in the use 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 for safe and efficient chemical production
• Operate and maintain equipment related to plant utilities and waste treatment
• Operate all transporting equipment used to receive raw materials and transport finished products
• Effectively load and unload bulk materials from tankers
• Make necessary hose line-ups for loading materials from tankers into vessels and vice versa
• Prepare drums, pails, totes, and other containers for loading, shipping, and transport of products
• Operate scales and maintain the drumming platform

Production Support and Documentation

• Operate a computer to perform production functions including generating process orders, inventory checks, label creation, and quality checks
• Label and placard packaged materials in accordance with company policy and government regulations
• Support processes to meet the requirements of current ISO and Responsible Care standards
• Participate in physical inventory activities
• Perform required Quality Assurance testing
• Act as a second-line Production Planner as needed

Safety, Environmental, and Equipment Care

• Maintain a clean, safe, and environmentally compliant work and storage area
• Participate in safety meetings and continuous improvement committees
• Troubleshoot and repair minor equipment issues and notify maintenance of major repairs
• Demonstrate the ability to supervise Assistant Process Operators and Operators
• Lead by example through a hands-on approach to safe and efficient operations
• Maintain final responsibility for products leaving the plant while supporting a 95% on-time service level

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• One year of manufacturing experience
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Team player with the ability to perform physical work
• Ability to safely wear a respirator
• Ability to wear fall protection when required
• Willingness to work weekends
• Willingness to work 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
• Must successfully complete all pre-employment requirements as applicable
• Must be able to meet all site safety requirements
• Immigration sponsorship is not offered for this role

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Climb stairs and ladders
• Squat, bend, and perform physically demanding tasks throughout the shift
• Role is deemed safety-sensitive and may be subject to employer or customer drug testing

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in a chemical manufacturing environment
• Exposure to chemicals, noise, heat, humidity, moving equipment, and varying weather conditions
• Required use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including respirators, hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and fall protection as required
• Work includes climbing stairs, operating industrial equipment, handling hazardous materials, and working rotating shifts

Schedule

• Local position based at the Freeport manufacturing plant
• Work schedule follows a DuPont rotating shift schedule, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required
• Occasional weekend call-outs may be required

Preferred Qualifications

• Process Technology degree
• 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. Today, we face a global imperative to create a future with more energy, but less carbon. Our diverse, innovative change makers are focused on going further in innovation and inventing the new energy technologies we need to get there.

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