Process Technician

Celanese - Pasadena, TX

Full-time

Pasadena, TX

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Process Technician role at Celanese International Corporation involves operating and monitoring process equipment in a chemical manufacturing or petroleum refining facility. The position requires adherence to safety and environmental policies while ensuring the quality and reliability of operations. Technicians will work in a team-based environment, focusing on achieving safety, quality, and engagement objectives.

Responsibilities

• Comply with occupational safety, environmental, and process safety policies
• Operate and monitor process equipment including valves, pumps, compressors, and heat exchangers
• Use standard operating procedures with a high level of operational discipline
• Proactively report, investigate, and troubleshoot abnormal conditions or equipment malfunctions
• Collect and analyze process samples for quality assurance using lab equipment
• Prepare equipment for maintenance activities by isolating energy sources
• Authorize work activities using the safe work permitting process
• Initiate the maintenance workflow process by entering work notifications in SAP
• Collaborate effectively in a team-based manufacturing environment to achieve unit Safety, Quality, Reliability, and Engagement objectives
• Perform other activities as directed by supervision

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in operating chemical manufacturing or petroleum refining facility, continuous processes preferred, batch processes acceptable
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Degree in Process Technology preferred but not required
• Experience within a PSM covered process
• Demonstrated ability to advance through a job progression/advancement system
• Prior experience working as a console operator with Honeywell, Foxboro, Delta V, ABB, or other recognized DCS is preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willing to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule
• Willing to work overtime, holidays, nights, and weekends
• Willing to be on call and meet call-out standards to respond to site responsibilities and emergencies
• Willingness to participate in sitewide emergency response team