Chemical Process Operator Jobs
Chemical Process Operator jobs are open across petrochemical, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, and specialty chemical manufacturing, from entry-level operators to senior and lead positions, with specializations in distillation, reactor operations, and batch processing. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Org Marketing Statement
At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.
As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker’s goal of addressing the world’s most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.
The vision of Gas Turbine Fuel Systems Division is to be the global leader in the design, development, manufacture, and service of engine fuel, lubrication, and thermal management systems and components for aerospace/defense and industrial applications. By leveraging our expertise in analysis, atomization, combustion, fluid metering, and control — coupled with enterprise excellence — we will exceed customer expectations and achieve our business objectives.
POSITION SUMMARY:
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Maintaining Process Equipment
- Performing Titration
- Changing Filters
- Cleaning Area
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Running the Process Line
- Loading product to be cleaned
- Unloading Product after Cleaning
- Validation
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Performing Inspection of product
- Validating process produced intended effect
- Validating no damage was inflicted on product during loading and unloading.
- Competing Process Documentation
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Performing Inspection of product
- Delivering product
- Taking product to next que
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- 2 or more years prior directly related manufacturing process experience or demonstrated ability to perform described responsibilities.
- Proficient in reading, understanding, and following follow blueprints, specifications, and verbal instructions. Able to perform basic mathematical calculations.
- Effectively applies lean initiatives. Maintains and can interpret operational and quality metrics and actively contributes improvement suggestions.
- Demonstrates effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as the ability to work in a team environment. Able to participate and provide input to engineering or other leaders on operational status or performance.
- Interprets reports and uses job-specific software applications (e.g. production control/tracking systems). Able to use employee self-service systems to access online information and use specialized automated systems (i.e., PA+, TORS, e-mail).
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Effectively demonstrates team member competencies and participates in goal setting, performance feedback, and self-development activities.
TYPICAL MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the team member is required to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods. The team member is required to demonstrate manual dexterity and use their hands to operate machinery. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Also expected of the team member is regular attendance, and the ability to work cooperatively and professionally with others. May be required to lift to 50 lbs.
Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:
- Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
- Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
- 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay
- Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay
- Career development and tuition reimbursement
- Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
- Paid Time Off and 13 Company-Paid Holidays.
Conditions of Employment
This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.
Conditions of Employment
This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Additional Comments:
The essential functions have been provided as example of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.
Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.
(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)
If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Drug Tests
Drug-Free Workplace
In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.
Org Marketing Statement
At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.
As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker’s goal of addressing the world’s most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.
The vision of Gas Turbine Fuel Systems Division is to be the global leader in the design, development, manufacture, and service of engine fuel, lubrication, and thermal management systems and components for aerospace/defense and industrial applications. By leveraging our expertise in analysis, atomization, combustion, fluid metering, and control — coupled with enterprise excellence — we will exceed customer expectations and achieve our business objectives.
POSITION SUMMARY:
-
Maintaining Process Equipment
- Performing Titration
- Changing Filters
- Cleaning Area
-
Running the Process Line
- Loading product to be cleaned
- Unloading Product after Cleaning
- Validation
-
Performing Inspection of product
- Validating process produced intended effect
- Validating no damage was inflicted on product during loading and unloading.
- Competing Process Documentation
-
Performing Inspection of product
- Delivering product
- Taking product to next que
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- 2 or more years prior directly related manufacturing process experience or demonstrated ability to perform described responsibilities.
- Proficient in reading, understanding, and following follow blueprints, specifications, and verbal instructions. Able to perform basic mathematical calculations.
- Effectively applies lean initiatives. Maintains and can interpret operational and quality metrics and actively contributes improvement suggestions.
- Demonstrates effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as the ability to work in a team environment. Able to participate and provide input to engineering or other leaders on operational status or performance.
- Interprets reports and uses job-specific software applications (e.g. production control/tracking systems). Able to use employee self-service systems to access online information and use specialized automated systems (i.e., PA+, TORS, e-mail).
-
Effectively demonstrates team member competencies and participates in goal setting, performance feedback, and self-development activities.
TYPICAL MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the team member is required to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods. The team member is required to demonstrate manual dexterity and use their hands to operate machinery. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Also expected of the team member is regular attendance, and the ability to work cooperatively and professionally with others. May be required to lift to 50 lbs.
Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:
- Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
- Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
- 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay
- Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay
- Career development and tuition reimbursement
- Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
- Paid Time Off and 13 Company-Paid Holidays.
Conditions of Employment
This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.
Conditions of Employment
This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Additional Comments:
The essential functions have been provided as example of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.
Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.
(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)
If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Drug Tests
Drug-Free Workplace
In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Manufacturing
- Food & Beverage
- Science & Research
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in chemical process operator jobs.
- High school diploma or GED with vocational or technical training in process operations
- 1-3 years of hands-on experience operating process equipment in a chemical or industrial facility
- Familiarity with DCS, SCADA, or PLC control systems used in process monitoring
- HAZWOPER certification and working knowledge of OSHA PSM regulations
- Ability to read and interpret process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs)
- Physical ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Tips for Your Chemical Process Operator Job Search
List every process unit you've operated
Hiring managers scan for specific equipment names, not generic terms. Call out the exact units you've run, whether that's distillation columns, reactors, heat exchangers, or centrifuges. Vague phrases like 'process equipment' get passed over in applicant tracking systems.
Lead with your certifications upfront
Put OSHA process safety credentials, HAZWOPER certification, and any state-specific operating licenses at the top of your resume, not buried in a separate section. Recruiters screening chemical plant roles filter on these before reading anything else.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists chemical process operator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by process type, not just title
Search for the specific process you know, such as refinery operations, pharmaceutical batch manufacturing, or water treatment, alongside the operator title. Niche process experience narrows competition and puts your application in front of the right hiring team.
Prepare for panel interviews on process safety
Most plant interviews include at least one scenario question on a process upset or emergency shutdown procedure. Walk through the exact steps you'd take in that situation, naming the DCS or SCADA system you'd use. Vague answers signal inexperience to panel interviewers.
Negotiate shift differentials, not just base pay
Chemical plants run continuous operations, so rotating shift schedules are standard. When evaluating an offer, factor in night, weekend, and holiday differential rates alongside base wages. Ask HR for the full shift differential schedule before you accept.
Chemical Process Operator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most chemical process operators?
The most active employers for chemical process operators right now are SSOE, Tesla, and EMD Serono, and the most openings are in Texas, Ohio, and Arizona, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Petrochemical refining and specialty chemical manufacturing tend to drive the highest sustained hiring volume for this role.
How many chemical process operator jobs are remote?
About 11% of chemical process operator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most plant-based roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are process control monitoring, technical documentation, and remote field support positions where operators oversee systems rather than physically intervene on the plant floor.
How do you become a chemical process operator?
Start by completing a high school diploma or GED, then pursue a vocational certificate or associate degree in process technology, chemical technology, or a related field. Earn your HAZWOPER certification and any relevant OSHA process safety credentials before applying. Entry-level plant technician or operator trainee roles let you build hands-on DCS and equipment experience, and many employers offer structured apprenticeships that advance you to full operator status within your first few years on the floor.
Can you get hired as a chemical process operator with no experience?
Yes, many chemical plants hire operator trainees and technician apprentices with no direct process experience if you have a relevant technical certificate, HAZWOPER training, and a basic understanding of P&IDs. Military veterans with mechanical or engineering maintenance backgrounds are frequently recruited into entry-level operator programs. Targeting smaller specialty chemical facilities or contract operations roles is often the fastest path in, since those employers typically have shorter qualification timelines than major refineries.
What does the chemical process operator interview process look like?
Most chemical process operator interviews begin with a phone or video screen focused on your equipment background and shift availability, followed by an on-site panel interview with operations supervisors and an HSE representative. Expect scenario-based questions on process upsets, emergency shutdowns, and lock-out tag-out procedures. Some facilities include a plant walk-through where you identify equipment or describe how you'd respond to a simulated alarm condition before a final offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to chemical process operator jobs?
You can find and apply to chemical process operator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your process background, location, and shift preferences, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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