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 technology, artificial lift solutions, and automation technologies for the upstream and midstream oil and gas industry. Our world-class safety culture fuels our purpose to improve lives through our commitment to deliver sustainable operations.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 

At ChampionX, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every employee can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of employees and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran. 

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce.  

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.