Assistant Process Operator

ChampionX has an immediate need for an Assistant Process Operator in our Odessa, TX plant.  If you are a are a passionate technical professional that likes to work in an autonomous, hands-on plant environment and you are a dedicated professional with a proven track record of success, we invite you to apply.  This is your opportunity to join a large growing company offering a competitive base hourly rate and benefits.

What's in it For You:

• Enjoy paid training allowing you to learn from successful professionals

• Opportunity for a long term, advanced career path in service, sales, or management

• Access to best in class resources, tools, and technology

• Thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture and empowers its employees through continuous improvement

• Comprehensive benefits package starting day 1 of employment- medical, dental, vision, and matching 401K and more!

What You Will Do:

• This position will primarily be responsible for providing production support to the Odessa, TX plant while maintaining safe operations.

• This position will require occasional weekend call-out (including nights) or holiday, and will work on a rotating shift basis.

• Be proficient in use of process equipment 

• Perform all aspects of manufacturing a product from a process order or bill of material

• Operate of PC to perform various production functions such as generating process orders, inventory checks, label making, and some quality checks

• Prepare drums, pails, totes, and other containers for transport of products 

• Maintains a clean, safe, and environmentally compliant work and storage area

• Labels and placards packaged material in accordance with company policy and government regulations 

• Operate pumps, valves, and other processing equipment for safe and efficient chemical production

• Operate all transporting equipment used to receive raw materials and the transport of products 

• Effectively load and unload bulk materials from tankers 

• Make necessary hose line-ups for loading material from tankers into vessels and vice versa 

• Operate scales and maintain drumming platform 

• Support the processes to meet the requirement s of the current ISO and RC Standards

• Prepare drums and toes for loading and shipping which includes labeling of the container

• Participate in physical inventory, safety meetings, and improvements committees

• May perform necessary Quality Assurance tests

• Be able to act as a second line Production Planner as needed

• Be able to troubleshoot and repair minor problems and alert maintenance to major repairs

• Demonstrate successful ability to supervise Assistant Process Operator and Operator

• Effectively manage through “hand on” example

• Have final responsibility for production moving out of the plant in an efficient manner, maintaining a 95% on time service level

Location Information:

• This will be a local position at the Odessa, TX plant.

• Work week and shift: DETAILS Monday-Friday Day 5am-5pm and Night shift 5pm-5am, some Saturday and Sunday work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED

• Minimum 1 year manufacturing experience 

• Must have the ability to don a respirator 

• Must have the ability to wear fall protection if necessary

• Willing and able to work weekends

• Willing and able to work a rotation and nights

• No immigration sponsorship offered 

• All candidates must have the ability to speak, read and write English

• Immigration sponsorship is not offered for this role

Physical Demands:

• Must have the ability to Lift/Carry up to 50 pounds chest high, climb stairs or ladders, and agile enough to squat and bend over (Agility Tests 1, 2a, 2b).

• Role is deemed safety sensitive and is subject to employer or customer drug testing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Team player with ability to perform physical work.

• Basic computer skills with the ability to navigate core programs.

• Two year process technology degree a plus.

• Minimum of 1 years' experience as an operator in a batch or specialty chemicals manufacturing plant.

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience

• Forklift operation certified

• 24 hours Hazwoper certification

About ChampionX

ChampionX is a global leader in providing chemistry programs and services, drilling