Process Technician/Operator

Responsibilities

• Typical duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
• You will participate in the development and performance of assigned group tasks
• Communicate with engineers, maintenance technicians and other team members to assist in identifying maintenance issues and planning and scheduling maintenance activities
• Ensure strict compliance with Geismar's safety policies and procedures, taking immediate corrective action in the event a potential issue or unsafe behavior is observed
• Ensure proper shift turnover by providing effective written and oral communications to the relieving shift and technician that cover routine and nonroutine issues, problems faced, unit operating conditions, etc.
• Monitor and accurately recording temperatures, pressures and rates of flow for upward or downward trends
• You will maintain good communications with other team members and with other facility teams (Utilities, Logistics, etc.)
• Ensure that operations are within environmental requirements
• Perform required preventative maintenance and assist in troubleshooting potential issues and give assistance to others when unit problems occur
• Make sure to document efforts in accordance with policies and procedures
• Properly use personal computers for meeting daily performance expectations and accessing plant and unit information and procedures
• Personal accountability for meeting Geismar's standards of continuous personal and professional development
• Participate in training and respond to emergency situations as required
• Comply with all operating policies and procedures
• Ensure that workstations and the work location is clean and free of hazards
• Other responsibilities as assigned
• What we need from you
• Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience as a Process Operator within the Oil, Gas, or Chemical industry preferred
• Must have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
• Associate of Applied Science degree in Process Technology is beneficial but not a requirement
• Must currently hold or be able to qualify to receive a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card. Note, information regarding TWIC qualification standards may be found at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic
• Must be able to read, speak, and communicate effectively in order to understand processes and communicate with colleagues and customers
• Must demonstrate a competency at using a process computer interface to manipulate and control an operating process unit
• Formal education and/or training related to production operations, or a related skill area is preferred
• Emergency Response and/or Fire Fighting training, experience, and/or certification is preferred
• Must possess and maintain a current, valid license to operate a motor vehicle in the United States
• Willingness to take and achieve satisfactory results on Shell's pre-employment testing battery
• With or without reasonable accommodations, be willing to work at heights; climb ladders and stairs; walk on high elevation grating; work in inclement weather; work around loud industrial equipment; work in compact and confined spaces; and work outdoors
• Willing and able to work a rotating shift work schedule
• Willing and able to work overtime, holidays, nights, and weekends
• Willing to meet call-out standards to respond to site responsibilities and emergencies
• The Company emphasizes safety in all phases of its business. With proper training, you must be willing and able to lift 40 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation and able to use safe lifting techniques with the use of heavy equipment
• Willingness to support and comply with Shell's safety policies and safe working practices
• Willingness to work in an environment that requires the daily use of computers
• Willingness to support and comply with Shell's teamwo

Additional Information

Louisiana, United States of America Job Family Group: Production and Manufacturing Downstream Worker Type: Regular Posting Start Date: June 2, 2026 Business Unit: Downstream and Renewables Experience Level: Experienced Professionals Job Description: What's the role The Geismar Chemical site is in the process of hiring experience operators for September 2026. As a Process Technician/Operator, you will be responsible for monitoring, controlling and conducting activities that pertain to unit operation and taking corrective action when necessary to ensure that all unit conditions and operations are in compliance with Geismar's safety, environmental, and operating policies and procedures.

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