Impactful Night-Shift Fertilizer Production Technician

Nitricity; Delhi (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Nitricity, a company innovating on-site nitrogen fertilizer production, seeks a Fertilizer Production Technician II for its Delhi, California facility. You will operate and maintain complex reactors and support systems on a rotating 4-on/2-off schedule, starting night shift (6:00 pm–6:00 am) with a transition to day shift as operations scale.

Expect 12-hour shifts and close teamwork. Ideal candidates have 4–6 years in chemical or fertilizer production or an AA/AS with related engineering

Qualifications

• 4–6 years in process/chemical/fertilizer production or AA/AS with 2–4 years in engineering or electrical systems.
• Hands-on experience with industrial equipment and high-pressure systems.
• Ability to wear respirator and lift heavy items; familiar with safety protocols.
• Experience with instrumentation calibration and water chemistry analysis (pH, EC, titrations).
• Knowledge of LOTO, confined-space and PPE procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate, clean, and maintain reactors, pumps, tanks, blenders, and absorbers.
• Monitor and adjust reactor parameters for efficient production.
• Perform water chemistry analyses and adjust chemical feeds.
• Carry out routine preventive maintenance and calibrations.
• Troubleshoot mechanical or electrical issues to minimize downtime.
• Record production, maintenance, and safety checks accurately.
• Work with engineers on process improvements and new products.
• Run multi-system operations across a full shift with limited supervision.
• Read P&IDs and HMIs; perform first-line troubleshooting.
• Follow safety and environmental guidelines at all times.

Skills

Process operations

Troubleshooting

Reading P&IDs

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

AA/AS degree

Tools

Instrumentation calibration

Water chemistry analysis tools

Forklift experience

Job description

Nitricity, a company innovating on-site nitrogen fertilizer production, seeks a Fertilizer Production Technician II for its Delhi, California facility. You will operate and maintain complex reactors and support systems on a rotating 4-on/2-off schedule, starting night shift (6:00 pm–6:00 am) with a transition to day shift as operations scale.

Expect 12-hour shifts and close teamwork. Ideal candidates have 4–6 years in chemical or fertilizer production or an AA/AS with related engineering