PROCESS TECHNICIAN – INEOS seeks a Process Technician to join their team at their Battleground Manufacturing Complex in La Porte, TX. The Process Technician is responsible for the safe and efficient, day-to-day operation of the facilities. The Process Technician operates equipment in production systems, monitors equipment, and obtains routine samples of products. The Process Technician also carries out cleaning, maintenance, and minor repair work in the processing units. A sample of primary responsibilities of the Process Technician include:

• Routine, daily monitoring of plant conditions and process indicators/gauges such as temperatures, pressures, levels, and inventories.
• Make observations in a unit for any leaks or equipment failures that may create a hazard or cause inefficiency.
• Perform inspections and maintenance of rotating equipment such as pumps and compressors. Ensure all required preventive maintenance is complete.
• Generate electronic work requests for required maintenance repairs.
• Required to maintain a constant awareness of personal safety and the safety of other personnel.
• Prepare equipment for maintenance work and assist maintenance personnel in plant repairs including removing and installing valves, pumps, control units, etc. Safe isolation and preparation of equipment for maintenance repair.
• Installing and removing piping systems, cut-off valves, etc., as required, using proper tools.
• Perform quality-related jobs such as investigating, documenting, and providing corrective action.
• Read and interpret P&IDs.
• Ability to operate process using plant Distributive Control System (DCS).
• Participate in safety meetings, training, and the behavioral safety process.
• Assists in performing safety reviews, safety audits, and incident investigations.
• Assist in emergency response situations.

SCHEDULE: Positions are on-shift work, working 12-hour shifts, rotating between days and nights. Some overtime is required.

 QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Education/Experience:
  • Two (2) years’ of directly related experience
    as an Operator in a chemical plant, refinery,
    or gas processing facility preferred, OR
  • Two (2) years’ recent Industry Experience
    (Petrochemical Operations, Warehouse,
    Maintenance, Pipeline, Offshore, Oil/Gas,
    etc.), OR 
  • Successful completion of 2-year Associate’s
    Degree in Process Technology,
    Operations, OR 
  • Completion of four (4) years of military
    experience.
• Willing to work overtime required.
• Experience operating a Honeywell TDC 3000 Distributed Control System or equivalent a plus.
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office preferred.
• Experience using Personal Protective Equipment preferred.
• Experience following safety procedures including OSHA standards preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willing and able to work in a safe but sometimes extreme environment. For example, parts of the plant may be accessible only via narrow platforms and walkways, tall ladders, and/or steep stairs. Conditions will sometimes be hot, cold, loud, elevated, confined, smelly, and/or dirty.
• Willing and able to perform physically demanding work which may include standing and/or walking for long periods of time, lifting and carrying heavy objects (e.g., fire extinguisher), and entering confined spaces.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs, exert up to 50 lbs of force occasionally, up to 30 lbs of force frequently, and up to 10 lbs of force constantly to move objects.
• Must have the ability to see written documents, computer screens and to adjust focus.
• Must be able to hear/perceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Must have the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and make discriminations in sound with and without protective hearing as required.

INEOS offers a competitive wage/benefits package and a safe, healthy, and professional work environment.

Apply ONLINE at ineos.hirescore.com

*Posting closes Wednesday, February 25, 2026. No further applications or referrals will be accepted or considered after that time.   

Note that all individuals must complete the online application process as noted in order to receive consideration. Human Resources or other personnel at the site are unable to accept or process candidate resumes or other relevant individual candidate information for consideration for these position openings.

INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment women, minorities, qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

About INEOS: INEOS is a global chemical company.   Our products touch every aspect of modern day life.  We comprise 36 businesses with 194 sites in 29 countries throughout the world. INEOS also encompasses consumer brands and sports interests.

INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA operates from 14 sites in the USA, manufacturing and marketing four main product lines: Olefins, High Density Polyethylene resin, Manufactured Polyethylene Pipe, and Polypropylene resin.

With an annual manufacturing capacity of 15.3 billion pounds of petrochemicals and polyethylene pipe, INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA is a major participant in the North American chemical industry. A workforce of over 1800 makes up our employee team.