Chemical Technician; Downstream Chemicals

Would you like to take ownership of our customers’ needs to help them operate safely and efficiently?

Do you enjoy providing a vital service to ensure successful customer refinery operations?

Join our Downstream Chemicals Team

Our Downstream Chemicals Team utilizes technology consisting of specialty chemicals, equipment, digital tools and over 100 years of industry knowledge to deliver value to our customers.

The Downstream Chemicals Team leverages our expertise to provide best-in-class technology and support to optimize process, finished fuels and water treatment applications within the refineries where we operate.

As a Refinery Chemical Technician, you will provide a vital service by managing, servicing, measuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting chemical treatment programs. You will be a vital team member supporting a large key customer account, responsible for ensuring they have the services and products required to operate safely and efficiently.

• Safely manage day-to-day operations of refinery process, finished fuels, and water treatment programs to ensure performance and value delivery for our customers
• Manage chemical inventories, chemical deliveries, field sampling, laboratory testing, injection system maintenance and reporting
• Support the development and installation of new systems and designs to apply our chemical products and technologies
• Collaborate with team members to drive technical sales and innovative solutions that bring value to our customers
• Identify and coordinate numerous projects to support the application of our chemicals and programs in the field
• Monitor and maintain existing programs for customers to provide reporting on performance of applications with basic data and information

• High School Diploma
• Minimum of 1 year’s experience in refining, petrochemical or industrial setting
• Strong mechanical aptitude, mathematical, and troubleshooting skills
• Previous experience working in a laboratory setting and/or familiarity with analytical methods and interpretation
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to drive a company vehicle as required to perform job duties (motor vehicle record checks will be performed to determine eligibility to drive a company vehicle)
• A TWIC Card or ability to obtain a TWIC Card
• Residing in a commutable distance to Joliet, IL

Typical hours will be Monday – Friday, 7am - 4pm (must be willing and able to support the business after hours as required).

• Company provided vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Competitive 401(k) program
• Company Stock Purchase Program
• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Education Assistance
• Generous Parental Leave
• Mental Health resources, Virtual Therapy Programs
• Dependent and Partners Care
• Pet Insurance
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits
• Additional information can be found at

You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k).

This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here
, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.

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Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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