Field Operations Specialist (Refining) - Benicia, CA

Do you enjoy providing a vital service to ensure successful refinery operations?

Join our Downstream Chemical Team

Our Downstream Chemical Team uses technology consisting of chemistry, digital tools and over 100 years of industry knowledge to bring value to our customers.  The Downstream Chemicals team leverages this experience to provide best-in-class support to improve water and process treatment applications within the refineries where we operate.

Partner with the best

As a Field Operations Specialist, you will be responsible for supporting day to day operations of a specialty chemicals service account within a refinery.  Under general supervision and with safety in mind, the Field Operations Specialist will be conducting routine chemical analysis and services to ensure conformance to key chemical treatment parameters.

As a Field Operations Specialist, you are responsible for:

• Sample and collect crude and water samples

• Completing basic laboratory testing

• Document, submit and communicate lab results to account manager and customer

• Monitor and maintain chemical injection systems, completing repairs and refurbishments as necessary

• Manage chemical usages and inventories

• Escort and assist with chemical deliveries

• Upon training, send out weekly service reports with recommendations for improvement

• Build strong relationships with key customers

• Work safely and within customer and Baker Hughes safety guidelines

• Communicates results to supervisor in a detailed manner.

• Handles special projects, as assigned.

Fuel your passion:

To be successful in this role you will:

• Having at least a year of experience working in refinery environments or heavy industry/manufacturing environments

• Experience in hydrocarbon process treatment or water treatment for wastewater, boilers, and cooling towers is preferred

• Solid understanding of industrial chemical treatment technology is preferred

• Demonstrate a mechanical aptitude and good troubleshooting skills

• Previous experience working in a laboratory setting and/or familiarity with analytical methods and interpretation is preferred

• Have strong communication skills to work closely with a team of professionals to support our customers

• Be able to obtain a TWIC card

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

Monday – Friday, (6am-3pm)

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input.

Join us, and you can expect:

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities

• Comprehensive private medical care options

• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs

• Tailored financial programs

• Education Assistance

• Generous Parental Leave

• Mental Health resources, Virtual Therapy Programs

• Dependent and Partners Care

• Pet Insurance

• Additional elected or voluntary benefits

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.

Baker Hughes will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories, including candidates with arrests or convictions records, in a manner consistent with the law according to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).