Shift Operator

 

Shape the Future with Us. At Lubrizol, we’re transforming the transportation, industrial application, and consumer markets through science, sustainability, and a culture of inclusion. As part of our global team, you’ll be empowered to make a real impact—on your career, your community, and the world around you.

 

Location: Deer Park, TX

Travel: None

Job Type: Full-time; On-site

 

How You’ll Make an Impact

As a Shift Operator, you'll be at the forefront of our innovatio by operating equipment and/or areas in the unit, using knowledge and experience to operate in a safe, environmental responsible, and efficient manner. In addition, the Shift Operator will execute and contribute to the unit work activity task list. In this role, you will:

• Performs rounds & field quality testing to check process equipment, product quality, and monitor process conditions and control systems. 
• Performs tasks assigned to operations.  
• Uses basic troubleshooting and diagnostic skills to resolve process deviation and upset conditions. 
• Performs simple problem solving and participates in improving daily work. 
• Follows the standard work processes and practices as outlined by the site and/or unit.  
• Understands and delivers what is expected of operators when an unplanned event occurs that will trigger a root cause investigation.  
• Participates in root cause investigations as requested.  
• Trains new unit operating personnel and shares operating knowledge for their development. 
• Ensures operations performance within their assigned responsibility align with plant and business goals.  
• Makes improvements in unit operating discipline and performance based on personal knowledge and skills. 
• Monitors key unit metrics to ensure plant performance remains on track to achieve unit and business goals. 
• Perform autonomous maintenance tasks with a goal to keep equipment in good operating condition and prevent future equipment failures.    
• Accurately and completely records asset utilization losses.  
• Develops the skills and competencies required to perform operator care for the plant activities. 
• Utilizes the appropriate operating discipline and safe work practices required when performing operator care for the plant activities.  
• Follows the Procedure Use Policy of the unit and/or site.
• Additional duties as assigned.

 

Required Qualifications that Enables Your Success

• High School Diploma.
• Basic mechanical aptitude. 
• Basic math, reading, and computer skills.   
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and collaboration skills to work with varying departments. 

 

Preferred Qualifications that Drives you Forward

• Certificate of Process Technology.  
• SAP and Delta-V process knowledge. 
• Leadership and technical skills. 
• Continuous process experience. 

 

Your Work Environment

At Lubrizol, we’re committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where you can do your best work—whether in a lab, on the production floor, or in a hybrid office setting. Depending on your role, your work environment may include: 

• Available to work a rotating 12-hour shift schedule (nights, weekends, holidays.) 
• Willing/able to work outdoors in inclement weather (rain, hot/cold environment.) 
• Must be able to pass a manual dexterity exam; lift a minimum of 50 lbs., climb ladders without fear of heights, bend, pull, push.  
• Work with industrial equipment using proper PPE and safety procedures.  
• Maintain clean shaven appearance to allow for respirator usage.
• Standing, walking, or operating equipment for extended periods.
• Working in a lab or manufacturing setting with appropriate PPE provided.
• Use of computers and digital tools in an office or hybrid environment.
• Occasional lifting or movement of materials.
• Adherence to rigorous safety protocols and ergonomic standards.