Top 93 Chemical plant operator Jobs in Houston, Tx

Production Chemical Operators
Ethox Chemicals, LLC - TX —Pasadena, TX
- From $27 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Computer literacy
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
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Production Operator
Hercules Offshore —Houston, TX
- $80,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
- Mid-level
- Cleaning
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Operator Technician II
Calpine Operating Services Company —Baytown, TX
- $37.20 - $46.50 an hour
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- 6 years
- Mid-level
- Forklift
Operator
INEOS Group —Pasadena, TX
- Overtime
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
Chemical Mixer
Ecolab Inc. —Fresno, TX
- $25.55 - $38.32 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Health insurance
Reactor Operator
Third Coast —Pearland, TX
- From $30 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Computer literacy
- No high school diploma
- Mid-level
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Process Operator
Huntsman —Houston, TX
- 12 hour shift
- 5 years
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
Operator | Hourly | Houston, TX
ECOVYST CATALYST TECHNOLOGIES LLC —Houston, TX
- 12 hour shift
- Basic math
- Ability to climb stairs
- High school diploma or GED
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401(k) matching
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Process Technician
ECOVYST CATALYST TECHNOLOGIES LLC —Baytown, TX
- 12 hour shift
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401(k) matching
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Assistant Process Operator
Schlumberger —Sugar Land, TX
- Weekends as needed
- Management
- English
- Forklift
- Paid training
- Health insurance
Chemical Operator - Houston, TX
Pilot Chemical Co. —Houston, TX
- Rotating shift
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- Forklift
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Chemical Operator
Usalco —La Porte, TX
- Overtime
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Writing skills
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Houston Area Operator
LyondellBasell Industries —Houston, TX
- 12 hour shift
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Military
- Health insurance
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Central Control Room Technician
Linde —Deer Park, TX
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
OxyChem Boilermaker
Oxychem —Pasadena, TX
- Overtime
- 5 years
- English
- Residential
Process Operator
ALTIVIA —Crosby, TX
- Overtime
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Ability to climb stairs
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
8d
Terminal Operator
Kinder Morgan —Pasadena, TX
- Overtime
- Background check
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Military
7d
Houston Water Operations Technician I/ Drinking Water Operations
City of Houston, TX —Houston, TX
- $20.39 - $21.77 an hour
- Full-time
- Military
- Pass drug screening
- No experience needed
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
3d
Production Operator I
Aker BioMarine —Houston, TX
- Forklift
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- 1 year
Stationary Engineer - Weekend Nights
MD Anderson —Houston, TX
- $69,000 - $103,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Customer service
- Sanitation
- Mid-level
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays

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Production Chemical Operators

Ethox Chemicals, LLC - TX
Pasadena, TX

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Job Details

From $27 an hour

Qualifications

Lifting equipment
Computer operation
Forklift
High school diploma or GED
Computer skills
Material handling equipment operation

Full Job Description

Description:

About Ethox Chemicals

Ethox Chemicals, a privately held chemical manufacturing company with 190+ employees and part of the long-established Syntha Group, has built its reputation since 1968 on delivering quality chemical products and personalized customer service. Founded in 1938, Syntha Group spans five subsidiaries and focuses on innovation, custom manufacturing, and strong customer partnerships across formulation, R&D, sales, and distribution.

As part of our continued growth, Ethox Chemicals is launching a new 17-acre chemical manufacturing facility in Pasadena, Texas, and we are hiring Production Chemical Operators at multiple skill levels (A Tech, B Tech, and C Tech). This is an exciting opportunity to join a startup plant team and help build a culture of safety, teamwork, and operational excellence from day one.

Position Summary

The Production Chemical Operators are responsible for safely handling, processing, and manufacturing chemical products in accordance with established procedures, safety standards, and production schedules. Operators will work with reactors, mixers, pumps, tanks, packaging equipment, and automated control systems to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production.

All operators are expected to strictly adhere to safety protocols, follow SOPs, maintain accurate documentation, and contribute to a strong team-based environment.

Shift: Standard 1st shift business hours for first ~3-4 months, then transition to a rotating 12-hour shift schedule.

Pay: C Techs starting at $27+, B Techs starting at $31+, A Techs starting at $37+

Key Responsibilities (All Levels)

Safely handle, mix, and process chemicals in accordance with SOPs and production parameters
Transfer raw materials and finished products into and out of drums, totes, tankers, and railcars (may require lifting over 55 lbs.)
Connect and manage chemical hoses to pumps, reactors, tanks, and transport vessels
Operate mixers, reactors, pumps, valves, filters, scales, and packaging equipment
Review raw material labels to verify correct weight, type, and batch/lot numbers before charging
Monitor production parameters and take samples for quality control testing
Read and understand work orders, safety regulations, and quality procedures
Maintain accurate and timely production and shift documentation
Operate forklifts and pallet jacks to move drums, totes, and pallets
Maintain housekeeping and organization in assigned areas
Follow all PPE and safety requirements
Respond appropriately to plant emergencies in accordance with company policy
Identify and report equipment defects in EAM system

C Technician (Entry-Level Operator)

Operates equipment in assigned production areas including tank farm, warehouse, and packaging
Supports wastewater pretreatment and process water operations
Assists in loading/unloading and eliminates delays through strong teamwork
Completes required SOP certifications for C-level operations
Preferred Experience: 1–2 years in chemical or manufacturing environment

B Technician (Intermediate Operator)

Executes production plans safely and efficiently under direction of A Technician
Operates reactors, filters, valves, and pumps in accordance with SOPs
Assists in training and development of new operators
Completes C and B SOP certifications
Preferred Experience: 1–4 years in chemical manufacturing

A Technician (Advanced / Lead Operator)

Transfers ethylene and propylene oxide using DCS systems and safe work practices
Supports execution of production plans and helps set workflow pace
Coaches and mentors team members to ensure compliance and systems-based operations
Completes documentation related to oxide movement and alarm response
Assists Manufacturing Manager with incident follow-up and SOP revisions
Responds to HazMat releases or spills as needed
Leads by example in attendance, safety, and work ethic
Preferred Experience: 5+ years in chemical manufacturing, Experience with DeltaV or similar DCS systems and Chempax preferred

Requirements:

Qualifications

High School Diploma required
Continuing education or technical training preferred
Chemical manufacturing experience preferred (level dependent)
Strong attention to detail, ability to follow complex requests, work in a fast-paced, high-stress, multitasking environment
Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, and the ability to successfully interface with customers, associates, and the community.
Basic computer proficiency
Ability to operate a forklift
Willingness to work overtime and rotating 12-hour swing shifts
Regular and reliable attendance. Required to be on-site.
Ability to pass a pre-employment background, physical, and drug screen.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job

Physical Requirements

Physical ability to perform the essential job functions of the position, which includes prolonged periods of standing and walking, climbing stairs, performing repetitive hand movement and fine coordination, occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50lbs. repeatedly, unloading drum trucks (weighing 38-50lbs. empty), manipulating full drums (weighing 450-470lbs.), moving pallets, and carrying 5 gallon pails. While performing the duties of this job the employee regularly works both indoors and outdoors and must be able to tolerate working in changing weather conditions. Temperature, dust, smell and noise are under normal chemical environment conditions. The noise level in the work environment varies from quiet to loud.

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