Chemical/Field Technician (Downstream Chemicals)

Chemical/Field Technician (Downstream Chemicals) - Houston, TX

Are you passionate about supporting customer operations and applying technical expertise to deliver effective chemical treatment solutions?

Do you enjoy working in a hands-on industrial environment while contributing to operational excellence, safety, and customer success?

Partnering with the Best

As a Chemical/Field Technician (Downstream Chemicals) - Houston, TX, you will be responsible for supporting customer operations through monitoring, testing, equipment maintenance, and inventory management activities. You will work closely with customers and internal teams to deliver reliable service, maintain operational performance, and support business objectives while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Fueling Your Passion

As a Chemical/Field Technician (Downstream Chemicals) - Houston, TX, you will leverage your technical knowledge, problem-solving abilities, and commitment to operational excellence to support customer needs and drive successful outcomes. You will develop expertise in downstream chemical applications, strengthen your understanding of industrial processes, and contribute to a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.

As a Chemical/Field Technician (Downstream Chemicals) - Houston, TX, you will be responsible for:

• Performing laboratory testing and analysis to support chemical treatment programs, evaluate system performance, and provide accurate reporting of results.

• Working extensively in field environments to support customer operations, conduct inspections, perform testing activities, and ensure effective service delivery.

• Safely transferring chemical products and fluids from tanker trucks to bulk storage tanks in accordance with operational and safety procedures.

• Operating company vehicles to travel between customer sites, maintaining a valid driver's license and a safe driving record while supporting field service activities.

• Monitoring application operating parameters and supporting customer operations through routine service activities.

• Conducting field and product testing activities while accurately recording and communicating results to appropriate stakeholders.

• Performing equipment maintenance activities as directed to support operational reliability and performance.

• Managing product inventory activities, including inventory reporting, ordering, and delivery coordination.

• Building knowledge of industrial processes, business operations, and downstream chemical treatment applications.

• Successfully completing required training and development activities through field-based learning programs and technical training initiatives.

• Supporting activities focused on health, safety, environmental compliance, and operational excellence.

• Collaborating with customers and internal teams to support service delivery and achieve business objectives.

• Applying technical knowledge to support customer requirements and improve operational performance.

• Conducting all business activities in accordance with company health, safety, environmental, quality, legal compliance, and ethical standards.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have a Technical College Degree or equivalent education preferred.

• Have knowledge of chemistry, materials, process flows, or petroleum engineering concepts preferred.

• Have a general understanding of industrial processes and business principles.

• Have the ability to think critically and apply sound judgment to solve problems.

• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with others.

• Have experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve shared objectives.

• Have the ability to work in an industrial environment that may include varying weather conditions, elevated work locations, and the use of personal protective equipment.

• Have a strong commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Work in a Way That Works for You

This role may require schedule flexibility to support customer requirements, business priorities, travel, and operational activities.

Shift: Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Work Location: 100% Onsite | Houston, TX

Working with Us

Our people are at the heart of our success. We foster a collaborative, inclusive, and performance-driven environment where innovation, teamwork, customer focus, and professional development are encouraged and rewarded.

Working for You

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support your professional growth and well-being, which may include:

• Career development and training opportunities

• Medical and wellness benefits

• Financial and retirement programs

• Additional voluntary benefits

This position requires valid work authorization in the country of employment. The employer is unable to sponsor work authorization for this role at any time.

You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.

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.

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Field Specialist III - DSC