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Koch Industries

Private conglomerate in energy and materials

Process Operator

Machine & Process OperationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeVictoria, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Have at least one of the following: experience as a Chemical Operator in a chemical manufacturing or refining plant environment; a Process Technology Certificate, Associate's Degree, or higher; related vocational certification in Electrical, HVAC, or Mechanical craft; military experience; or petrochemical experience.
  • Work rotating 12-hour shifts and be available for scheduled or unscheduled hours on nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
  • Wear applicable personal protective equipment in accordance with the Job Safety Analysis for each task.
  • Perform basic mechanical tasks as needed, such as pulling or installing a valve and making up flanges.
  • Lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
  • Work in hot, cold, and inclement climate conditions, confined spaces with supplied breathing air, and congested areas.
  • Climb stairs and ladders, including ladders on vessels, columns, and scaffolds exceeding 80 feet.

Responsibilities

  • Safely operate equipment and processes to manufacture quality chemical products.
  • Monitor operating conditions and make adjustments to support safe, reliable, and efficient production.
  • Identify, troubleshoot, and respond to process issues to minimize operational disruptions.
  • Conduct field inspections and equipment checks to verify process performance and equipment reliability.
  • Complete operating rounds, documentation, and environmental compliance requirements.
  • Perform basic maintenance activities and support equipment troubleshooting as trained.
  • Partner with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to improve safety, reliability, and productivity.
  • Use digital tools and technology to monitor processes and support continuous improvement efforts.

Desired Qualifications

  • Have experience using manufacturing or plant operating systems such as SAP, PI Vision, or Seeq.
  • Have experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Have Emergency Response Team (ERT) experience.
  • Have experience using technology and digital tools to support operations, troubleshooting, and process monitoring.
  • Have experience working in a continuous-process manufacturing environment.

About the Company

Koch Industries

Private conglomerate in energy and materials

Koch Industries is a large, private, diversified conglomerate that operates in energy, chemical processing, and manufacturing. It started from an innovation that turned heavy crude oil into gasoline and grew through long‑term investments rather than short‑term market moves. The company generates value by refining fuels and producing chemical products, and it operates Georgia-Pacific, a major maker of paper and building products. Its business model relies on reinvesting most earnings back into the company to fund steady, long‑term growth rather than paying out frequent dividends or seeking quick profits. Koch differentiates itself from many competitors by staying privately owned, which reduces pressure from public markets and enables longer‑range planning. The company’s goal is to build scale and durability across its holdings by sustainable, multi‑decade growth rather than rapid, episodic gains.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding
$985.2M
Headquarters
Wichita, KS
Founded
1940

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