Chemical Handling Technician (Entry)

X-Bow Systems; Luling (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

X-Bow Systems in Texas is seeking a Chemical Handling Technician to join our growing team. You will transfer materials onsite to maintain inventory in active lab and production facilities, and manage waste transfers according to site policies.

You will also maintain and clean chemical processing equipment, assist with raw materials prep and mix weigh-ups, document results in web-based systems, and work with engineers, chemists, and safety staff.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in chemical handling or related environments.
• Demonstrated ability to use MS Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Willing to work with hazardous chemicals.
• Able to stand and perform operations for 5+ hours.
• Willing to clean lab equipment and follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Transfer materials onsite to maintain inventory in active lab and production facilities.
• Transfer waste materials following site policies and regulations.
• Maintain and clean chemical processing equipment and facility areas.
• Manage PPE inventory across facilities.
• Prepare raw materials for use and assist in weighs for mixes; conduct full mixes.
• Document results in web-based applications; interface with engineers, chemists, production, and safety personnel.

Skills

2+ years chemical handling experience

MS Outlook Word Excel

Willing to lift 75 pounds

Strong communication

Tools

CAD software

Lab equipment operation

Fabrication basics

Job description

X-Bow Systems is growing quickly and has a new position we are looking to fill!

As a Chemical Handling Technician, you will be assigned a variety of tasks, including but not limited to transfer of materials onsite to maintain inventory in active lab and production facilities, transfer of waste materials in accordance with facility/site policies, maintenance and cleaning of chemical processing equipment, general facility maintenance, and responsibility for maintaining PPE inventory in all active facilities.

Assignments will vary any given week, so expect that while you will certainly have core responsibilities to own, there will be a steady introduction of new tasks and responsibilities as your experience grows and the site capabilities increases. Strong communication skills are certainly required as you will interface directly with other technicians, engineers, chemists, production/operations and safety personnel. You will also assist with prepping the raw materials for use, assisting in the weigh-up for mixes, and conducting full mixes.

Musts:

• 2+ years of related experience working in chemical handling/process environments.
• Demonstrated experience with common computer software such MS Outlook, Word and Excel
• Willing and able to work with hazardous chemicals
• Willing to conduct operations lasting 5+ hours on your feet
• Willing to clean lab equipment
• Willing to follow procedures and document results in web-based applications
• Must be able to lift 75 pounds as this is a labor intensive position.

Good-to-Have

• Hands-on mechanical aptitude
• Experience operating and maintaining lab equipment
• Familiar with basic fabrication techniques: machining, welding, etc.
• Experience using CAD: models, drawings, BOM, etc.