About the role#
As a Co-Op Operator, you are responsible for the safe and efficient performance of work required to operate processing units and related facilities. You will work on-site in Beaumont, Texas, during the Summer 2026 term. This is a full-time position that requires working 12-hour rotating shifts, including potential overtime.
What you'll do#
- Monitor the startup and shutdown of processing units and systems like pumps, furnaces, and compressors.
- Inspect equipment and work areas using your senses to identify leaks, vibration, overheating, or other issues.
- Collect and record data such as temperature, pressure, level, and flow rates from gauges and dials.
- Communicate with the console supervisor to stay informed on process conditions and report changes.
- Perform basic equipment maintenance, such as adding lubricants, changing filters, or tightening valve packing, under the guidance of a qualified operator.
- Adjust local process parameters and equipment to maintain product specifications.
- Inspect safety equipment, including fire extinguishers, hoses, and breathing apparatus.
What you'll need#
- You must be a current student at Lamar Institute of Technology, Lamar State College - Orange, or Lamar State College - Port Arthur.
- Completion of a 2-year Process Operator degree or equivalent experience.
- A basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite tools.
- Ability to complete the required Operations and Mechanical pre-employment assessment by the specified deadline.
Location & details#
- Location: Beaumont, Texas.
- Term: Summer 2026.
- Modality: On-site.
About ExxonMobil
ExxonMobil operates in the oil, gas, petroleum, refining, and chemicals sectors. The company employs 72,300 people and maintains a global presence with offices in countries including the United States, Brazil, India, and Singapore. Its work focuses on energy production and the development of technologies to reduce emissions from operated assets. The organization is a public company.
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