Co-Op Operator (Beaumont)
Beaumont, TX, US, 77701
About us
At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living while reducing emissions. As one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for.
The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies.
We invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs. Learn more about our What and our Why and how we can work together.
About us
At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and a net-zero future. As one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for.
The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies.
We invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs. Learn more about our What and our Why and how we can work together.
About Beaumont
With a population of more than 118,000, Beaumont ,Texas, is located in the Gulf Coast region of the United States, on the Neches River, about 85 miles east of Houston, the nation's fourth largest city. Beaumont has been a home to the oil industry from the days of the Spindletop oil boom until today, and along with nearby Port Arthur and Orange, is part of the Golden Triangle industrial area on the Texas Gulf Coast. Those who live and work in Beaumont will find a close-knit community with friendly people and opportunities to explore the area at its many restaurants and businesses, as well as numerous museums and nature parks.
Built along the banks of the Neches River in 1903, the original ExxonMobil Beaumont refining facilities have grown into an integrated petrochemical complex on 2,700 acres and have contributed to the economic and social landscape of southeast Texas. In fact, 1 in 7 jobs in Jefferson County are linked to ExxonMobil, making it an integral part of the community. With a workforce of more than 5,500, the Beaumont complex includes a refinery, chemical plant, polyethylene plant and lubricant blending and packaging plant. The complex is part of ExxonMobil’s current building and expansion plans for the U.S. Gulf Coast.
Not only does Beaumont produce Mobil 1, the world’s leading synthetic motor oil, it is the only manufacturer of Mobil Aviation Greases. Other products include fuels and chemical compounds used in a diverse range of products, including plastics, Nylon, shrink wrap and more.
What role you will play in our team
A Plant Operator Intern/Co-op is responsible for the safe, efficient performance of work required to operate the processing units and related facilities and to maintain these areas. Interns/Co-ops will be involved in monitoring starting up and shutting down units and / or portions of units, such as pumps, furnaces, compressors, and processing systems; continuously monitoring and controlling the operating variables through local controllers such as temperature, pressure, and flow rate; and maintaining the equipment. They are required to work a 12-Hour Rotating Shifts and may work Overtime.
What you will do
• Reviews logs or computer data and computer generated schematics to ensure current process flow is running correctly.
• Physically inspects and monitors equipment and/or the work area using vision, hearing, smell, and touch, as appropriate, to ensure correct operation.
• Reviews unit logs to determine what occurred on previous shift.
• Reads schedule or daily orders to determine activities to be performed.
• Checks for leaks, freezing, overheating, and/or excessive vibration in equipment.
• Checks dials and gauges to collect temperature, pressure, level, and/or flow data and records readings as required on unit logs.
• Checks control valve positions to ensure valves are correctly positioned.
• Visually inspects flame pattern, header pressure, and fuel gas consumption in furnaces, identify hot spots and other problems in furnace.
• Performs basic equipment maintenance (adding lube oil, water, tightening valve packing, changing filters and steam traps, clearing equipment, etc.) under guidance of a qualified operator
• Communicates with console supervisor to remain informed of existing process conditions and relate any changes made or needed.
• Adjusts local process parameters (temperature, pressure, etc.) to maintain product specifications and equipment within its proper operating envelope under guidance of a qualified operator
• Operates and/or rotates pumps and compressors under guidance of a qualified operator
• Monitors equipment to ensure that it is operating correctly
• Checks gauges to ensure proper furnace operating conditions.
• Monitors field equipment using electronic test equipment including hand held monitors and computer monitoring equipment.
• Adjusts equipment to meet operating specifications under guidance of a qualified operator
• Monitors process control console and responds to alarms under guidance of a qualified operator
• Inspects cooling towers for structural damage.
• Inspects safety valves, fire extinguishers, fire hoses, breathing apparatus, and other safety equipment.
• Performs winterization and summarization of equipment for maximum equipment efficiencies under guidance of a qualified operator
• Inspects, flushes, paints, and greases fire monitors under guidance of a qualified operator
• Drains water from vessels and tanks under guidance of a qualified operator
About you
Skills and Qualifications
- 2 year Process Operator degree or equivalent experience.
- Must be a current student at Lamar Institute of Technology, Lamar State College – Orange or Lamar State College – Port Arthur.
Preferred Qualifications/ Experience
- Have a basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite tools.
Stay connected with us
Pre-Employment Testing Guidance
This Operations and Mechanical (O&M) position requires pre-employment testing. After applying you will receive a pop up giving you access to the assessment. You may take the assessment at that time or utilize the instructions below to access the assessment at a time convenient for you. Note that the assessment must be completed by the deadline in order for you to be considered for the O&M position for which you have applied.
IMPORTANT
The O&M test has been revised. Effective December 1, 2021 ALL candidates must complete the revised assessment. Even if you have tested within the last 365 days (passed or failed), if you tested before December 1, 2021, you must complete the revised assessment to be considered for this O&M opportunity. Failure to complete the assessment by the deadline will result in your disqualification from consideration for this position. The assessment is the same for all O&M requisitions. If you have completed the assessment after December 1, 2021, your assessment results will be mapped to this requisition when you try to access the test. Test passed candidates will be screened by the hiring team and a subset invited for interview. Note that a satisfactory result on the assessment does not guarantee an interview.
PLEASE COMPLETE THE ASSESSMENT BY: Sunday, June 21, 2026. @ 11:59 P.M. CST
Instructions to Access the Assessment After Applying (If you missed the pop up)
- Login to https://jobs.exxonmobil.com
- Click on View Profile (top right hand corner) and login.
- To login you will need your email address and the password established when you created your profile.
- Scroll down to the Jobs Applied section and click.
- Complete the assessment for the job where indicated.
- Online Assessment Study Guide can be found here: http://corporate.exxonmobil.com/-/media/Global/Files/careers/2024-Wage-Test-Study-Guide
Online Practice Tests can be found here: Practice Tests and Assessments | SHL
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ExxonMobil is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or physical or mental disability.
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