Industrial Process Technician — Sulfuric Acid Unit

Own safe, reliable operations in a world-scale chemical plant

Role snapshot

• Location: Richmond, CA
• Schedule: 12-hour rotating shifts (7am–7pm days; 7pm–7am nights)
• Reports to: Operations Supervisor

Pay & classification

Compensation: $40.62/hr, non-exempt (fully qualified hourly rate, after training, $50.40/hr)

Starting hourly rates are determined by role, level, and location. Actual rate may vary by worksite and additional factors such as job-related skills, experience, and applicable education/training. We’ll discuss location-specific factors during hiring; some facilities are covered by Collective Bargaining Agreements. U.S. postings list hourly rate only and exclude benefits, pension contributions, overtime, and shift premiums.

What you will do

• Transfer operations: open, load, and unload tank trucks and railcars; connect/disconnect hoses; operate valves.
• Operate and monitor pumps, piping, and plant systems; assist with upkeep and routine maintenance.
• Troubleshoot operational and equipment issues; collaborate with Acid and Shift Utility Operators.
• Housekeeping and support: cleaning, sweeping, tool room and warehouse inventory, trash removal, digging, weed spraying, shoveling.
• Safety support: fire watch; confined space hole attendant/entrant.
• Operate mobile equipment including backhoe, Trackmobile, forklifts, and other assigned units.
• Mechanical work: replace nuts and bolts on 1"–48" pipe flanges.
• Adhere to and champion Confined Space, High Work, Management of Change, and Hot Work Operating Procedures.
• Inspect, maintain, and document PPE condition.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior industrial plant experience preferred.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude; able to read/interpret safety rules, O&M instructions, procedures, manufacturer literature, diagrams, and schematics.
• Computer proficiency: Microsoft applications, maintenance management systems, email.
• Willing and able to work 12-hour rotating shifts and, as needed, 14–16 hour days for emergencies/repairs.

Physical and environmental

• Work outdoors in heat/cold with rotating shifts.
• Climb stairs and ladders; lift within OSHA guidelines.
• Perform tasks in 100°F ambient conditions while wearing acid-resistant PVC rain suit (coat, pants, rubber boots, gloves, face shield) and respirators, including full-face as required.

Medical requirement

Chemtrade is committed to the safety and health of its employees and the public. All employees are required to complete and pass their annually held medical assessments, including but not limited to the Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) and the ability to wear a respirator as a condition of employment

Life at Chemtrade

We put people first. Diversity of thought, background, and experience makes us stronger. We encourage Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to amplify voices across the organization and help shape an inclusive culture. We also support work-life balance with family-friendly benefits and clear paths for growth and advancement.

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