re: Shintech process operator interview

Others said Safety is a huge priority, the other is SOP's(standard operating procedures). They will want to know that you will adhere to them as they are in place for good reason. You are not going to go all rogue trying to fix shite. This ties back into safety and productivity. You are a team player, if it's Union and they ask you some questions about unionized stuff always side with the veteran union workers
At my plant they asked me some crazy question about my peers coming to me and saying I was working to fast and needed to slow down to their speed, how would I handle? Simply said I would ask my peers advice on the proper work to rest ratio and what was considered an optimal work flow.

Sounds stupid but I got in

They are looking for the following candidate:

First and foremost, you'll be ok with shift work, working holidays, getting called out, turnarounds, etc. They want to know that you're not gonna drag up after 2 years and a lot of money invested in you.

In addition, you're good at being a team player. Make sure you emphasize team and safe in all your answers. Don't use examples in which you did something or came up with something on your own. Always involve others who you worked with, in all your answers.

Also, you can follow procedures. When the topic of troubleshooting comes up, they don't expect you to know everything. They are looking for whether or not you can retain information from previous tasks. And also whether you are good at pulling up written instructions and following them for something new, all while utilizing the "team" concept of getting help on it.

If you work all that into your answers, you'll do well.

As a side note what worked for me was the one thing a lot of people overlook- dependable. In other words, I show up everyday, never call in sick, and 10-15 mins early for relief.

And for God's sake....SAFETY. As far as they are concerned, you are safe about everything. Even though nobody really is, lie anyway.

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Is it known as a bad plant to work for?

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It has one of the worst reputations for safety around.

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Vjp819 what questions aren't they allowed to ask? I don't want to put my foot in my mouth.

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From your past experiences what are some things that made candidates stand out in interviews?

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I'm trying to remember, but I'm thinking it's things like "have you ever been sent home for any reason by a previous employer?" "Ever gotten a DUI?" Things of that nature.

What has always stood out in the interviews that I was a part of was of course previous experience, or completion of a Tech school. I always discredited someone who seemed to be a controlling type person, or someone who by their impression wouldn't or couldn't take a little criticism while being trained for the job. Didn't like those who seemed to know it all already even at the interview.

What you need to do first is get them to like you. Of course you'll be nervous. They know that. Find someone if there is a team there that makes you feel at ease, and while talking with all members, focus on the person who it seems that you can relate to best until the nerves go away. Be yourself, and if you need time to think about a question take your time to answer. Some of the questions could be. What do you believe was your greatest accomplishment at a previous job, or at home? Did you ever have a problem, at a previous job or home, and you were able to solve it? How did you do that? If you had a problem with a co-worker, and how did you handle it? What are your interest?

It's those type questions that they will ask. What I listed are some that I can remember from interviews that I took part in. Good luck, and just try and relax, and be personable.

Bumping this thread. I got the job but now I'm looking to get on with a plant I could spend a career at. I have an interview with oxychem in Geismar, does anyone know if it's situational and technical question or both? Also I'm assuming it's a panel interview. Thanks guys

Geismar is where the highest paying plants are and I don't like crossing the bridge. Also they have better top out pay and bonuses. I just want to know how is oxychems interview process? Is it technical or behavioral/situational? And if you're interested I can let you know about the Shintech interview process

Dude the punctuation you used in the OP tells me you're overqualified to be an operator.

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Health issues 
Family 
Race 
Religion 
Sexual orientation 

Basically anything personnel that they could use to pick you or not pick you over another candidate along the lines of what I posted above.

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Age. Only have to disclose if you are over 18.

Actually I have an interview coming up with pbf energy in chalmette. I just figured since Oxy is sooner I'd start preparing for the interview. It's probably a mixture of technical and behavioral questions.