Plant Operator

Your Job

Koch Methanol St.

James, LLC is looking for a Plant Operator to join our team at our St.

James, Louisiana location.

As a Plant Operator, you will play a vital role in ensuring the efficient and safe operation of our manufacturing processes.

We are seeking individuals who are not only technically skilled but also possess a transformative mindset, ready to challenge the status quo and drive continuous improvement.

You will be at the forefront of our operations and contribute to a culture of innovation and excellence.



*This position works a rotating 12-hour shift including weekends, holidays, overtime, and callouts.

Our Team

As a Koch Ag & Energy Solutions company, Koch Methanol produces and supplies the methanol that has become an essential part of our daily lives - and is a key ingredient in products like clothing, cosmetics, paints, plywood and adhesives - in addition to fueling ships, buses, trucks, fuel cells and cooking stoves.

Our goal is to be the preferred supplier of methanol to our customers who depend on us for our reliability and quality of service.

What You Will Do


* Embody Principle Based Management principles such as integrity and respect, drive decision-making aligned with company values and promote ownership and accountability


* Complete daily rounds, monitor equipment parameters (pressures, temperatures, flows), and perform minor maintenance to ensure efficient facility operations


* Identify and implement process improvements, challenge existing practices with data-driven insights, and leverage technology for data interpretation


* Gather samples, perform product tests, monitor plant parameters, and ensure compliance with Safe Operating Control Limits (SOCL) for quality maintenance


* Communicate effectively across all organizational levels, document operational activities, and support knowledge sharing and transparency


* Operate process equipment (turbines, compressors, pumps), complete Lock out/Tag out and permitting for maintenance.


* Participate as an emergency response team member

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Previous experience in plant operations

Physical Requirements:


* Ability to work a rotating 12-hour shift including weekends, holidays, overtime, and callouts


* Ability to grip up to 20 lbs


* Ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs


* Ability to push/pull up to 100 lbs


* Ability to climb stairs and ladders to work at heights of up to 100 ft


* Ability to be medically approved to participate in the HAZMAT, Fire Training & Respiratory programs

What Will Put You Ahead


* Experience and application of safe work practices - Lock Out, Tag Out (LOTO); Job Safety Analysis (JSA)


* Proven experience as a plant operator or similar role in a manufacturing environment


* Strong mechanical aptitude

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