Chemical Technician - Downstream Chemicals

Praxis, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Refined Technologies in the Philadelphia area (Rizon) is seeking experienced Chemical Technicians to support on-site chemical services for refinery clients. You will manage chemical applications, calibrate equipment, and resolve customer challenges, ensuring safety and performance standards on every shift.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in refining or chemical plants, with a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to obtain a TWIC card.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of refining or chemical plant experience.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Strong attention to detail and good record keeping habits.
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts, weekends, or be on call, depending on site requirements.
• Ability to obtain a TWIC Card.
• Associates degree or technical certification (preferred).
• Knowledge of chemical dosing systems (preferred).
• Lab experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Operate with a Safety-First Mindset in All Activities.
• Chemical Inventory Management.
• Equipment Maintenance.
• Chemical Deliveries.
• Sample Collection.
• Lab testing.
• Oversee temporary injections (set-up and chemical dosage).
• Field Data Monitoring/ updating Rizon App.
• Perform sampling, delivery, and related field activities.
• Plan and prepare for jobs, including crew instructions and equipment requirements.
• Manage the full scope of field operations—job design, execution, and follow-up—ensuring customer satisfaction.

Skills

Refining/chemical plant experience

TWIC Card

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree or technical certification

Tools

Chemical dosing systems

Job description

Description

At Refined Technologies, we believe operating with an eternal purpose fuels excellence. This guides everything we do; it gives us a purpose that is greater than ourselves. RTI is the leader in the chemical cleaning segment of the refining industry, providing proprietary chemistries, and patented processes and equipment, for cleaning and treating units during shutdowns. While focused on clients, we are fueled by our mission to: Honor God Always, Help People Develop, Pursue Excellence, and Earn a Profit.

Rizon, a Refined Technologies company, is a specialty chemicals provider committed to innovation, performance, and operational excellence inside refineries and critical industrial operations. Built on Refined Technologies’ foundation of technical service and safety, Rizon is expanding rapidly to meet customer needs with customized chemical solutions that deliver measurable results.

We are seeking experienced and performance-driven Chemical Technicians (based in the greater Philadelphia area) to support the growth and execution excellence of Rizon’s chemical services in the field. This role will serve as a technical advisor and performance advocate, ensuring that we deliver exceptional results that meet both internal standards and customer expectations. This role will manage chemical applications, calibrating equipment, and resolving customer challenges on site.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate with a Safety-First Mindset in All Activities
• Chemical Inventory Management
• Equipment Maintenance
• Chemical Deliveries
• Sample Collection
• Lab testing
• Oversee temporary injections (set-up and chemical dosage)
• Field Data Monitoring/ updating Rizon App
• Perform sampling, delivery, and related field activities.
• Plan and prepare for jobs, including crew instructions and equipment requirements.
• Manage the full scope of field operations—job design, execution, and follow-up—ensuring customer satisfaction.

Requirements

Required:

• 2+ years of refining or chemical plant experience
• High School Diploma or GED
• Strong attention to detail and good record keeping habits
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts, weekends, or be on call, depending on site requirements.
• Ability to work independently and follow technical instructions
• Ability to obtain a TWIC Card

Preferred:

• Associates degree or technical certification
• Knowledge of chemical dosing systems
• Lab experience

Working Conditions / Physical Demands

• The Company requires a pre-employment physical in which an objective medical professional will determine whether you can safely meet the physical demands of the role.
• Duration of Workhours:
  • Typically, 8 continuous hours that may extend up to 10 – 12 hours if an emergent need exists
• Working Conditions:
• Uneven or unstable ground, and wet, muddy, or slippery surfaces and footings.
• Outside locations in extreme temperatures and weather conditions including wind, rain, snow, and other forms of inclement weather.
• Routine, intermittent exposure to noise more than 85 dBA-TWA.
• Environments that may necessitate the use of respiratory protection for the shift duration
  • Half-face, full-face, and / or supplied air
  • Medical clearance to use respiratory protection is required
  • Quantitative fit testing for specific respiratory protection is required
• Physical Demands:
  • Work at heights up to 150 ft/ 45 m accessed via stairs, climbing ladders, or critical lifts by cranes. This requires an ability to climb ladders and stairs without issue.
  • Lifting and carrying up to 40 lbs., without assistance.
  • Pushing / pulling up to 100 lbs., without assistance.
  • Standing and walking for up to 8 to 12 hours daily. May exceed 10,000 to 15,000 steps per day.
  • Bending and stooping repeatedly and performing tasks including twisting or turning valves and using wrenches and hand tools.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT

The position will be based at a client site with travel (approximately 10%) for training and internal meeting purposes.

Why Join Rizon?

• We are a fast-paced, dynamic, and entrepreneurial-minded organization full of servant-hearted leaders. Want to know more about our culture? Check out the RTI Playbook.
• Entrepreneurial Ownership: Build and lead a region like it's your own business—with the support of Refined Technologies.
• Impactful Work: Solve real operational challenges with innovative chemical solutions.
• High-Performance Culture: Join a mission-driven organization with strong values, technical expertise, and growth momentum.
• Career Growth: As Rizon expands, so will your leadership opportunities.

About Refined Technologies

RTI is a global industrial solutions provider delivering value to process facilities through expert-level refinery professionals skilled in operations, engineering, and process supervision. RTI helps those who fuel the world produce energy more effectively by delivering safe, fast, and predictable shutdowns in upstream and downstream facilities through innovative operations teams and revolutionary cleaning technologies.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Applicants for regular U.S. positions must be authorized to work in the United States for Refined Technologies, Inc. without the need for sponsorship of an immigration authorization or visa (e.g., TN, H-1B, or other employment-based immigration authorization or visa).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other protected status under federal, state, or local laws.