Chemical Technician

Job Title: Chemical Technician

Job Summary

The Chemical Technician supports plant operations by assisting with bulk chemical deliveries, performing chemical and physical laboratory testing, and maintaining water treatment programs within defined limits.

This role also involves cleaning, calibrating, and maintaining basic control equipment such as pH and conductivity systems.

The technician functions as a process control professional focused on system reliability and production efficiency in a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor water treatment programs to ensure compliance with standards and specifications

• Assist with bulk chemical deliveries throughout the plant

• Set up and perform chemical experiments, tests, and analyses (e.g., titration, colorimetry)

• Conduct chemical and physical laboratory testing on solid and liquid materials

• Support qualitative and quantitative analysis of materials

• Compile, interpret, and document test results

• Provide technical support to plant representatives

• Clean, maintain, and calibrate laboratory instruments and control equipment

• Prepare technical reports, graphs, and charts to record findings

• Manage inventory and order laboratory materials and supplies

Required Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

• Basic understanding of water treatment chemical programs and their impact on production, maintenance, and safety

Education & Experience

• High school diploma required

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or related field preferred

• 2 To 4 years of relevant experience.