Hydrocarbon Extraction Technician: Safety‑Focused Operator

Buddies Administrative Services, Inc.; White City (OR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Buddies Brand is hiring a Hydrocarbon Extraction Technician in Oregon to operate and maintain hydrocarbon extraction systems and support daily production. The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and compliance in a fast-paced production setting.

You will work under the Lab Manager, maintaining equipment, meeting production schedules, and ensuring product quality while following OLCC regulations and company SOPs. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with shift flexibility.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and ability to follow procedures.
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Ability to work safely in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate hydrocarbon extraction systems according to procedures and schedules.
• Monitor gas levels and maintain safety within C1D1 processing environment.
• Perform evacuations, vacuum-downs, startups, shutdowns, and checks.
• Operate and maintain compressors, heaters, chillers, pumps, and recovery systems.
• Monitor runs and ensure product quality standards.
• Troubleshoot issues and report to Lab Manager.
• Complete production logs, run sheets, and documentation accurately.
• Maintain records for product traceability and regulatory compliance.
• Follow SOPs, safety procedures, OLCC regulations.
• Coordinate workflow with filtration, distillation, and post-processing teams.
• Assist onboarding and training of Extraction Assistants.
• Keep workspace clean, organized, and safe.
• Clean and sanitize extraction equipment before/after runs.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance and maintenance records.

Skills

Team oriented

Detail oriented

Documentation

Safety minded

Dependable

Job description

Buddies Brand is hiring a Hydrocarbon Extraction Technician in Oregon to operate and maintain hydrocarbon extraction systems and support daily production. The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and compliance in a fast-paced production setting.

You will work under the Lab Manager, maintaining equipment, meeting production schedules, and ensuring product quality while following OLCC regulations and company SOPs. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with shift flexibility.