Chemical Technician

We have a current opportunity for a Field Specialist - Downstream Chemicals on a temporary basis. The position will be based in Houston. For further information about this position please apply.

Role Summary:
Company has an opening for a Chemical Service Technician to assist in the implementation and monitoring of specialty chemical applications within the refinery and terminals. This position will entail; field activity (inventory control, operating chemical feed systems, performing maintenance & repair) as well as other related duties. The candidate will be responsible for safely and efficiently executing work in the refinery/terminal setting and will work closely with customer personnel and Company site team. They will also be responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of equipment and chemical to and from job sites. This is an on-call position that will require work on weekends and holidays.

Essential Responsibilities:
* Work with pumps, generators, hoses, and fittings
* Chemical transferring & deliveries
* Moving materials, components and other products to and from job sites
* Transport chemical in accordance with Department of Transportation guidelines.
* Sample Collection and testing
* Assist Company representative(s) with in plant/terminal duties including loading/unloading treatment chemicals, chemical pump monitoring, samples, chemical tank inventories, and chemical injection system maintenance and repair
* Manage Preventive Maintenance Program
* Performing other duties as needed
* Ability to work 12-16 hrs. shifts when required and under minimal supervision
* Capable of working at heights
* Effective communications skills: Verbal & Written
* Exhibit Strong Safety Culture

Qualifications/Requirements:
* High School Diploma with 2+ years' experience.
* Class C CDL with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements
* Industrial or chemical / refinery plant experience
* Willing to travel when needed.
* Must be able to successfully pass Drug & Alcohol Testing Regulations
* Clean Driving record with a valid US Driver's license & valid TWIC Card
* Experience with pumps and hoses
* Must be able to lift 50lbs

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.