About the role#
This is a part-time Operator Co-op position based at the Cedar Bayou facility in Baytown, Texas. You will work 19 hours per week during the Winter 2027 term with a schedule designed to accommodate your college classes. This role offers the opportunity to shadow experienced operators and gain hands-on experience in a chemical manufacturing environment.
What you'll do#
- Monitor plant equipment performance and process conditions.
- Read flow meters, temperature gauges, and pressure gauges.
- Take routine readings on process equipment.
- Respond to process alarms and constraints.
- Troubleshoot process issues.
- Follow the Tenets of Operations, COO/OD, and Life Saving Rules.
- Perform housekeeping in your assigned work area.
- Complete all required regulatory and operating training.
- Observe Management of Change reviews, Pre-Startup Safety Reviews, and Process Hazard Analysis.
- Document relevant information and perform shift turnovers.
What you'll need#
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Enrollment in the final semester of a Process Technology program with graduation expected in May 2027.
- A valid driver's license.
- Ability to communicate clearly in English through verbal, written, and electronic means.
- Ability to follow instructions and plant safety guidelines.
- Willingness to wear fire-retardant clothing and required personal protective equipment.
- Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb stairs and ladders up to 100 feet, and enter confined spaces.
- Ability to work in various weather conditions.
Location & details#
- Location: Baytown, Texas.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Status: Part-time and paid.
About Chevron Phillips Chemical Company
Chevron Phillips Chemical Company produces olefins, polyolefins, and various specialty chemicals. The firm operates 31 manufacturing and research facilities across five countries. It maintains headquarters in The Woodlands, Texas. Founded in 2000, the company employs over 4,600 people. Chevron U.S.A., Inc. and Phillips 66 Company share equal ownership of the business.
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