Fertilizer Production Technician II — Night-to-Day Shift

Nitricity; California (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Nitricity, a California-based fertilizer tech company, is seeking a Fertilizer Production Technician II to operate and maintain the production equipment that creates agricultural fertilizers. The role is based at our Delhi, California plant, with a rotating 4-days-on/2-days-off schedule and 12-hour shifts, starting on the night shift and transitioning to a day shift as the facility scales.

Safety, accuracy, and teamwork are essential to meet startup demands.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus 4–6 years' experience in process, chemical, or fertilizer production.
• Associate degree (AA/AS) plus 2–4 years' experience in engineering, physics, mechanics, electrical systems, or related technical field.
• Willing to wear a respirator and lift heavy equipment when needed.
• Experience with instrumentation calibration and water chemistry analysis (pH, EC, auto-titrations).
• Knowledge of LOTO, confined-space, and PPE procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate, clean, and maintain reactors, pumps, tanks, blenders, and absorbers in a safe, environmentally responsible manner.
• Monitor and adjust reactor parameters and equipment settings for efficiency.
• Perform water chemistry analysis and adjust chemical feeds accordingly.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance, repairs, and calibrations on plant systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical or electrical issues to minimize downtime.
• Read P&IDs and HMIs and perform first-line troubleshooting without escalation.

Skills

Hands-on equipment experience

Reading P&IDs and HMIs

Electrical calibrations

Problem-solving

Teamwork & communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree (AA/AS)

Tools

Industrial equipment

Job description

Nitricity, a California-based fertilizer tech company, is seeking a Fertilizer Production Technician II to operate and maintain the production equipment that creates agricultural fertilizers. The role is based at our Delhi, California plant, with a rotating 4-days-on/2-days-off schedule and 12-hour shifts, starting on the night shift and transitioning to a day shift as the facility scales.

Safety, accuracy, and teamwork are essential to meet startup demands.