Maintenance Operator

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Performance Pipe, a division of Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP, is the largest producer of polyethylene piping products in North America. To learn more about Performance Pipe please visit our website at  . The Performance Pipe location identified below has the following job opportunity:

Join CPC - Performance Pipe in the Polymers & Specialties division as a Maintenance Operator located in Startex within the Commercial business unit. This critical role involves direct responsibility for the upkeep and effective functioning of production equipment vital to our operations. As a Maintenance Operator, you will play an essential role in ensuring operational continuity through meticulous maintenance and repair tasks, fostering a safe and efficient environment that aligns with our commitment to quality and sustainability.

This position offers a dynamic work setting where technical expertise meets proactive problem‑solving and teamwork. If you have an enthusiasm for hands‑on maintenance work and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity allows you to grow your skills and contribute meaningfully to our production goals.

• Ensures that Maintenance plans and Spare Parts Strategies are managed, determined and implemented
• Identifies risks associated with any assigned work prior to execution
• Identifies improvement opportunities and basic defect elimination in the day to day execution of work
• Produces and shares the weekly KPI reports and other information as required
• Performs weekly work order updates with supervision to maintain an active back log of jobs
• Utilizes measuring instruments and diagnoses and makes to general repairs to production equipment
• Manages the district files & record management retention systems, time sheets, and filing requirements as necessary and required by the different operating and support groups for assigned facilities
• Inspects parts, replacements, alignment, balancing, installation and refurbishment on a wide variety of equipment
• Liaises with the Engineering Department to ensure engineering resources provide appropriate support for on‑going maintenance activities and vice versa
• Assists with new installations and other projects, as requested by supervisor

• High School Diploma/GED and a valid driver’s license
• The ability to read and interpret schematics, diagrams and blue prints
• Have an overall positive attitude and the ability to work efficiently while adhering to plant safety requirements

Performance Pipe offers a competitive benefit package including medical, dental and life insurance, 401k, incentive plan, paid vacation and holidays. We support a safe and drug‑free workplace through pre‑employment drug and alcohol screening and background checks.

Chevron Phillips Chemical Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or marital status.

Travel Requirements: Up to 10%

Eligibility for Relocation: No

Closing Date: 08/26/2026

Nearest Major Market: Spartanburg

Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina

Job Segment: Engineer, Equipment Operator, Maintenance, Engineering, Manufacturing

Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status or marital status. If you have a disability that impacts your ability to complete the application process, you can request assistance or accommodation using the Workplace Accommodation Request form above.