Chemical Technician (Downstream Chemicals)

Baker Hughes; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle or allowance

401(k) program

Stock Purchase Program

Comprehensive private medical care

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a Chemical Technician (Downstream Chemicals) in Detroit, MI. You will manage refinery process operations, fuels, and water treatment programs to ensure safety and value for customers.

Responsibilities include inventories, sampling, lab testing, and system maintenance, with collaboration on innovative solutions and field applications. Local commuting required; lifting 50 lbs may be necessary.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Minimum 1 year of refinery, petrochemical or industrial experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, math, and troubleshooting skills.
• Laboratory experience and familiarity with analytical methods preferred.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and drive a company vehicle as needed; TWIC card required or able to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Safely manage day‑to‑day refinery process, finished fuels, and water treatment programs.
• Manage chemical inventories, deliveries, field sampling, laboratory testing, injection system maintenance and reporting.
• Support development and installation of new systems and designs to apply our chemical products and technologies.
• Collaborate with team members to drive technical sales and innovative solutions for customers.
• Coordinate multiple projects to support the application of our chemicals in the field.

Skills

High School Diploma

1 year experience in refining, petro

Mechanical aptitude

Mathematical skills

Troubleshooting

Laboratory experience

Analytical methods

TWIC Card (or able to obtain)

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

TWIC Card

Job description

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 hoursas-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 wellbeing 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