Chemical Technician (Downstream Chemicals)

Chemical Technician (Downstream Chemicals) – Detroit, MI
Would you like to take ownership of our customers’ needs to help them operate safely and efficiently?
Do you enjoy providing a vital service to ensure successful customer refinery operations?
Join our Downstream Chemicals Team
Our Downstream Chemicals Team utilizes technology consisting of specialty chemicals, equipment, digital tools and over 100 years of industry knowledge to deliver value to our customers.
The Downstream Chemicals Team leverages our expertise to provide best-in-class technology and support to optimize process, finished fuels and water treatment applications within the refineries where we operate.
Partner with the best
As a Refinery Chemical Technician, you will provide a vital service by managing, servicing, measuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting chemical treatment programs. You will be a vital team member supporting a large key customer account, responsible for ensuring they have the services and products required to operate safely and efficiently.
Fuel your passion
As a Refinery Chemical Technician, you are responsible for:
Safely managing day-to-day operations of refinery process, finished fuels, and water treatment programs to ensure performance and value delivery for our customers
Managing chemical inventories, chemical deliveries, field sampling, laboratory testing, injection system maintenance and reporting
Supporting the development and installation of new systems and designs to apply our chemical products and technologies
Collaborating with team members to drive technical sales and innovative solutions that bring value to our customers
Identifying and coordinating numerous projects to support the application of our chemicals and programs in the field
Monitoring and maintaining existing programs for customers to provide reporting on performance of applications with basic data and information
Collaborating with team members to drive technical sales and innovative solutions that bring value to our customers
Fuel your passion
To be successful in this role, will require:
Have a High School Diploma
Have minimum of 1 years’ experience in refining, petrochemical or industrial setting
Have strong mechanical aptitude, mathematical, and troubleshooting skills
Have previous experience working in a laboratory setting and/or familiarity with analytical methods and interpretation
Must be able to lift 50 pounds
Have the ability to drive a company vehicle as required to perform job duties (motor vehicle record checks will be performed to determine eligibility to drive a company vehicle)
Have a TWIC Card or ability to obtain a TWIC Card
Residing in a commutable distance to Detroit, MI
Work in a way that works for you
We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:
Typical hours will be Monday – Friday, 7am - 4pm (must be willing and able to support the business after hours as-required)
Working with us
Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.
Working for you
Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input.
What You Can Expect
Company provided vehicle or vehicle allowance
Competitive 401(k) program
Company Stock Purchase Program
Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
Comprehensive private medical care options
Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
Tailored financial programs
Education Assistance
Generous Parental Leave
Mental Health resources, Virtual Therapy Programs
Dependent and Partners Care
Pet Insurance
Additional elected or voluntary benefits
Additional information can be found at https://www.bakerhughesbenefits.com/
This position requires valid work authorization in the country of employment. The employer is unable to sponsor work authorization for this role at any time.
You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.
This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.
The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Field Specialist Gen - DSC