Process Operator
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 10, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 9, 2026. Koch Industries scores A on the Alion truth index.
Your Job
Our INVISTA Orange, TX facility is seeking entrepreneurial, innovative individuals to join our team as a Process Operator.
Our Team
Our operations team is focused on safely manufacturing high-quality products while continuously improving reliability, efficiency, and performance. We work in a collaborative environment where employees are empowered to solve problems, share knowledge, and identify opportunities to create value.
As a member of the team, you'll work alongside experienced operators, maintenance technicians, and engineers while utilizing modern manufacturing technology and digital tools to support safe and reliable operations. This is an opportunity to build technical skills, contribute to continuous improvement efforts, and make a meaningful impact on plant performance.
What You Will Do
- Safely operate and monitor process equipment to support production, quality, and reliability objectives
- Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve process upsets, equipment issues, and operating abnormalities
- Conduct routine field inspections to identify hazards, equipment concerns, and process deviations before they impact operations
- Follow operating procedures and environmental requirements to ensure safe and compliant plant operation
- Collaborate with operators, maintenance technicians, engineers, and other stakeholders to address operational challenges and improve plant performance
- Participate in unit startups, shutdowns, and other critical operating activities
- Contribute to continuous improvement efforts that enhance safety, reliability, efficiency, and product quality
- Complete required training and qualification activities to develop technical knowledge and operating proficiency
- Participate as a member of the site's Emergency Response Team (ERT)
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Associate's degree in Process Technology with operationsexperience in a refinery or chemical plant
- Experience with a workflow, work-order, or computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), such as SAP or LeanKit.
- Demonstrated ability and aptitude to troubleshoot operational or process-related issues and apply corrective actions
- Willing and able to participate as a member of the facility's Emergency Response Team (ERT), including responding to emergency call-outs and completing required ERT training and physical readiness standards
- This role is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
Physical Requirements
- Must be capable of meeting all physical demands as determined by a Physical Abilities Test, including lifting up to 50 lbs., climbing stairs, ladders, and scaffolds, wearing all necessary PPE, and working in varied climates and conditions
- Due to the nature of field operations, candidates must be medically fit to wear a full-face respirator and maintain a clean-shaven face
- Perform basic mechanical tasks as required, such as pulling and installing valves and assembling flanges
- This position requires working a DuPont 12-hour rotating shift schedule with mandatory overtime as required to ensure 24/7 staffing coverage, this includes nights, weekends and holidays.
What Will Put You Ahead
- 5+ years of experience as an Operator in a refinery or chemical plant
- Previous experience with HMD (Hexamethylenediamine)
- Advanced process troubleshooting experience
- Proficient in SAP
- Active Emergency Response Team experience
- Experience participating or leading root cause analysis (RCA)
This role is subject to a pre-hire physical abilities test.
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
Who We Are
INVISTA is a global manufacturer of chemical intermediates, polymers and fibers. From parts for the automotive industry to medical equipment, air bags, food packaging, carpet and clothing, our ingredients in the nylon 6,6 and polypropylene value chains help bring many of life’s essential products to market. A subsidiary of Koch Industries since 2004, INVISTA is committed to innovation and responsibly creating more value for its customers and society while consuming fewer resources to make these products. See the bigger picture at INVISTA.com.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).