Rotating Equipment Maintenance Technician — Chemical Manufacturing

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Our Richmond, CA sulphuric acid facility relies on skilled maintenance professionals to keep production safe and reliable. If you excel at diagnosing mechanical issues and executing precision repairs, you’ll thrive here.

Position Details Role:
Rotating Equipment Maintenance Technician

Location:

Richmond, CA

Schedule:

Day shift with overtime and call-outs as required

Reporting Line:
Maintenance Supervisor Pay: $51.03/hr starting; $54.30/hr after 3 months

Pay is influenced by role, level, and location. The listed rate is the starting hourly pay for new hires; actual compensation may vary based on work location and factors such as relevant skills, experience, and education/training. We’ll review site-specific details during the hiring process, and note that some facilities are subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements. U.S. postings reflect base hourly wages only and exclude benefits, pension contributions, overtime, shift premiums, and other incentives.

Core Responsibilities Tank vessel openings and cleanouts

Certified welding, cutting, and burning

Pump, gearbox, and motor repair

Coupling and sheave alignment for mechanical power transmission

Piping and valve replacements

General plant upkeep and maintenance

Emergency response team participation

Complete work orders and all maintenance/safety/PM documentation in accordance with SOPsQualifications3+ years of maintenance experience in an industrial or chemical environment (strongly preferred)
High school diploma or GED Proficiency with Microsoft tools, CMMS, and email

Ability to read and interpret safety rules, O&M instructions, procedure manuals, manufacturers’ literature, and schematics/diagrams

Availability for periodic off-shift emergency call-outs, including weekends and holidays

Ability to work outdoors in all weather and at height while wearing PPEMedical Requirement All employees are required to successfully complete annual medical assessments, including a Pulmonary Function Test (PFT), and must be able to wear a respirator as a condition of employment. This reflects Chemtrade’s commitment to the health and safety of our people and the public.

Our Culture and Benefits Safety, sustainability, and environmental stewardship guide everything we doA people-first workplace where diverse perspectives fuel innovation

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that strengthen belonging and amplify voices

Family-friendly benefits and robust career-development support

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