Refinery Chemical Technician (Downstream) – Field & Lab

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

401(k) program

Stock Purchase Program

Work-life balance

Medical care

Parental Leave

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a Chemical Technician in Detroit, MI to support downstream chemicals operations. You will manage refinery process tasks, treat water, and support finished fuels applications while maintaining safety and efficiency for key customer accounts.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least one year of relevant experience, with lab familiarity and strong analytical skills. A company vehicle may be provided and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma and roughly 1 year of experience in refining, petrochemical or industrial settings.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills are essential for daily operations.
• Lab experience or familiarity with analytical methods helps in sample testing and interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Safely manage day-to-day refinery process operations, finished fuels, and water treatment programs.
• Manage chemical inventories, deliveries, field sampling, laboratory testing, and maintenance of injection systems.
• Support development and installation of new systems and designs to apply chemical products and technologies.
• Collaborate with team members to drive technical sales and innovative solutions for customers.
• Monitor and report on performance of applications with basic data and information.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Laboratory experience

Analytical methods

Data interpretation

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Baker Hughes is seeking a Chemical Technician in Detroit, MI to support downstream chemicals operations. You will manage refinery process tasks, treat water, and support finished fuels applications while maintaining safety and efficiency for key customer accounts.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least one year of relevant experience, with lab familiarity and strong analytical skills. A company vehicle may be provided and benefits are offered.