Engineering Technician - Chemical Plant
Chemical And Petroleum Lab Technician
Support project by executing chemical and petroleum lab scale experiments. Buildup of the test equipment, compile and report test data. Mechanical aptitude is a must. Work with engineer to generate mass balances, data compilations. Perform sample collection. Training will be provided by chemist or lead engineer. Perform equipment maintenance/troubleshooting. Candidate needs to be able to take apart equipment and rebuild as changes will be made to pilot plant. Be able to read drawings- AutoCAD. Maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs instrumentation, mechanical and electrical equipment including, but is not limited to the process demonstration unit, pumps, and other auxiliary equipment. Assists in the safe start-up, operation, and shutdown of plant equipment from outside the control room. Visually inspects and listens to equipment at periodic intervals to detect malfunctions or need for repair, adjustment, or lubrication. Monitor plant air and water emissions from outside the control room. Will be helping with operations of plant- SCADA software - Training will be provided from lead engineer on shift.
Skills: Engineering, mechanical, pressure, chemical, petroleum, excel, tubing, pumps, schematics
Top Skills Details: Engineering, mechanical, pressure, chemical, petroleum, excel, tubing, pumps, schematics
Additional Skills & Qualifications: High school diploma. Experience with MS Office. Knowledge of tubing and pipe-fittings, understand basic fluid flow and gas flow and pressure. Knowledge of Word, excel for reporting. VISO training for mass balance generation Mechanical aptitude is a must. Must be willing to work overtime and shift work Instrumentation and operations is required.
Experience Level: Intermediate Level
Job Type & Location: This is a contract position based out of San Antonio, TX.
Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $28.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: medical, dental & vision; critical illness, accident, and hospital; 401(k) retirement plan – pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available; life insurance (voluntary life & AD&D for the employee and dependents); short and long-term disability; health spending account (HSA); transportation benefits; employee assistance program; time off/leave (PTO, vacation or sick leave).
Workplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in San Antonio, TX.
Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 2025.
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