Chemical Technician – Downstream Chemicals

Baker Hughes

Refinery Chemical Technician providing vital service by managing chemical treatment programs for refinery operations. Collaborating with teams to deliver innovative technical sales and solutions.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeJoliet • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing refinery operations, chemical inventories, and laboratory testing while ensuring safety and performance. Capable of driving technical sales and innovative solutions through collaboration and project coordination.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Refinery Operations ManagementChemical Inventory ManagementLaboratory Testing ExperienceTechnical Sales SupportMechanical Aptitude

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Hard Skills

Troubleshooting SkillsMathematical SkillsAnalytical Methods FamiliarityField SamplingInjection System Maintenance

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

TWIC Card

Industry Keywords

PetrochemicalIndustrial SettingChemical DeliveryWater Treatment ProgramsPerformance Reporting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Safely managing day-to-day operations of refinery process, finished fuels, and water treatment programs to ensure performance and value delivery for our customers
Managing chemical inventories, chemical deliveries, field sampling, laboratory testing, injection system maintenance and reporting
Supporting the development and installation of new systems and designs to apply our chemical products and technologies
Collaborating with team members to drive technical sales and innovative solutions that bring value to our customers
Identifying and coordinating numerous projects to support the application of our chemicals and programs in the field
Monitoring and maintaining existing programs for customers to provide reporting on performance of applications with basic data and information
Collaborating with team members to drive technical sales and innovative solutions that bring value to our customers

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma
Minimum of 1 years’ 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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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