Chemical Handling Technician

Job Description

Chemical Handling Technician

X-Bow Systems is growing quickly and has a new position we are looking to fill!

About the Role

As a Chemical Handling Technician, you will be an integral part of our lab and production operations. This dynamic role requires a proactive individual comfortable with a variety of tasks, ranging from material and waste management to equipment maintenance and direct involvement in chemical processing. While you will have core responsibilities, expect a continuous introduction of new challenges and tasks as your experience grows and our site capabilities expand. Strong communication skills are paramount, as you will regularly interface with other technicians, engineers, chemists, production/operations staff, and safety personnel.

Key Responsibilities

• Transfer of materials onsite to maintain inventory in active lab and production facilities.
• Transfer of waste materials in accordance with facility/site policies.
• Maintenance and cleaning of chemical processing equipment.
• General facility maintenance.
• Responsibility for maintaining PPE inventory in all active facilities.
• Assisting with prepping raw materials for use.
• Assisting in the weigh-up for mixes.
• Conducting full mixes.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of related experience working in chemical handling/process environments.
• H.S. diploma.
• Demonstrated experience with common computer software such as MS Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Willing and able to work with hazardous chemicals.
• Willing to conduct operations lasting 5+ hours on your feet.
• Willing to clean lab equipment.
• Willing to follow procedures and document results in web-based applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on mechanical aptitude.
• Experience operating and maintaining lab equipment.
• Familiar with basic fabrication techniques: machining, welding, etc.
• Experience using CAD: models, drawings, BOM, etc.
• OK with periodic repetitive tasks.

Location

Luling, TX