Chemical Handling Technician (Entry)

X-Bow Systems; Luling (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing technology company in Texas is seeking a Chemical Handling Technician to manage various tasks related to chemical processing and inventory maintenance. Candidates must have over 2 years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work with hazardous materials. Responsibilities include transferring materials, maintaining equipment, and adhering to safety protocols. This dynamic position offers a steady introduction to new tasks reflecting the growth of site capabilities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related experience in chemical handling/process environments.
• Experience with common computer software such as MS Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to work with hazardous chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Transfer materials onsite to maintain inventory in active lab and production facilities.
• Transfer waste materials according to site policies.
• Maintain and clean chemical processing equipment.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Willingness to work with hazardous chemicals

Common computer software (MS Outlook, Word, Excel)

Tools

CAD software

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

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.