Process Operator

About the job

Indiana, United States of America
Job Family Group:
Production and Manufacturing Downstream
Worker Type:
Regular
Posting Start Date:
October 9, 2026
Business Unit:
Downstream and Renewables
Experience Level:
Experienced Professionals
Job Description:
What’s the role
As a Process Operator, you will be responsible for the following duties listed below.

• Comply with all safety regulations, policies, standards, and practices
• Operate and monitor process and associated equipment for job area
• Be trained and qualified in all functions of the Operator classification, and operate these functions as assigned
• Perform in-process analytical testing, analyze in-process test results, and apply appropriate corrective actions
• Perform minor routine, running, and preventive maintenance work
• Maintain all necessary records, and provide a detailed summary of the shift in logbooks and electronically in end of shift Reports, including but not limited to safety, quality, mechanical problems/repairs, and process changes
• Review with oncoming shift operator a detailed summary of the shift including but not limited to safety, quality, mechanical problems/repairs, and process changes
• Maintain all assigned areas in a clean and orderly condition, with aisles and passageways unobstructed
• Receive training to be certified and operate any powered industrial vehicles required for the completion of work assignments
• Receive and utilize training for the operation of computer software and hardware tools of the job, including, but not limited to, process control hardware/software, process analytical software, email, and inter/intranet
• Package and load materials using heavy equipment, including forklifts

• What we need from you
• Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED
• Must possess a current, valid driver’s license
• Must be able to communicate effectively with customers and colleagues
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years of current experience as a Process/Production Operator in a catalyst, petrochemical, refining, general chemical or other manufacturing related work environment is preferred OR have an Associate of Applied Science degree in Process Technology
• Willing to work outside in inclement weather with or without accommodation
• Willing to work in compact and confined spaces with or without accommodation
• Willing to climb ladders, walk up and down steps, and work at heights with or without accommodation
• Must be able to respond in a timely manner to site work schedule needs.
• Willing to work a rotating shift work schedule
• Willing to work overtime, holidays, nights, and weekends
• As a part of the pre-employment selection process, candidates are required to submit to and receive satisfactory results from all pre-employment background, medical, reference and drug checks, including hair and oral fluids drug testing
• Willing to support the company's drug-free work environment, which will include random drug screenings
• Willing to support and comply with the company's harassment-free work environment policy
• Willing to support and comply with the company’s safety policies and initiatives
• Willing to support and comply with the company's diversity and inclusion work environment policies
• Willing to achieve satisfactory results on a pre-employment assessment
• Willingness to relocate (without company-provided relocation) if not currently living near enough to the site to respond in a timely manner to site needs and requests

***Please note that there is an Online Assessment which is required for this position. To be considered, you must complete the assessment and receive a passing score, even if you have taken previous assessments. Please review your Workday tasks, directions and instructions to ensure you complete the required test within the provided timeframe***

This position starting pay rate is $32.26 per hour going up to $33.61 per hour after 210 days and up to 18 months; further pay increases occur beyond this time depending upon the position with a current “top rate” of $37.59 per hour.

For regular full-time or regular part-time employees of the Company (participating companies as listed in the Summary Plan Description), insurance coverage options include medical, dental, vision coverage, life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs. Employees also participate in a company pension plan and a 401(k) plan. Paid leave includes up to 6 weeks of paid vacation time, up to 11 paid holidays, and parental leave offering 16 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents, and 8 weeks of paid leave for non-birthing parents.

Additionally, employees are eligible for short-term disability leave for up to 26 weeks at 100% or 50% of base pay as well as Long-Term Disability insurance. Shell also offers other compensation such financial reimbursement for adoption, wellness, education, and personal learning expenses, and some roles are eligible for discretionary long-term incentives. For interns, eligible benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs; participation in a 401(k) plan; and paid leave for up to 11 paid holidays. Additional information on Shell’s US benefit programs can be found at https://www.shell.us/careers/about-careers-at-shell/rewards-and-benefits.html .

• You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. You’ll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. You’ll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.
• Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together
• Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead
• Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices
• Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise
• Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself
• Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working
• Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance related salary increase – our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world
• Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents
• Join an organization working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply
• Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams
• Gain access to a wide range of training and development programs

We'd like you to know that Shell has a bold goal: to become one of the world’s most diverse and inclusive companies. You can get to know more about how we're working towards that goal, click here .

Shell in The United States

With more than 11,000 employees, Shell has been in the US for more than 100 years and is delivering secure energy supplies across America.

From producing a reliable supply of oil and gas in the US Gulf of America to biofuels, our retail sites and EV charging network, to marketing and trading electricity generated by gas plants, solar and wind power, we are one of the few countries where every Shell business is represented.

We are working with our customers to deliver the energy the world needs today and building the energy systems of tomorrow, all while creating value for society and shareholders.

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