What are the responsibilities and job description for the Oilfield Chemical Technician position at Trident Consulting Inc?
Company Description
About Trident:
Trident Consulting is an award-winning IT/engineering staffing company founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Ramon, CA. We specialize in placing high-quality vetted technology
Some of our recent awards include:
2022, 2021, 2020 Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private companies in America
2022, 2021 SF Business Times 100 fastest-growing private companies in Bay Area
Job Description
Role: Oilfield Chemical Technician
Work Location: Casper, WY
Type: Contract
Pay Range: $30-35/hr on W2 (Inclusive all)
Provides on-site technical support for Specialty Chemicals customers by monitoring chemical treatment programs, performing field testing, maintaining application equipment, managing inventories, and ensuring safe, reliable operations. The role serves as a key customer-facing representative and works closely with operations, sales, and technical teams to optimize customer outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor chemical treatment applications and operating parameters.
- Conduct field sampling, product performance testing, and data collection.
- Troubleshoot chemical injection and application equipment.
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on field equipment.
- Manage chemical inventories, ordering, and material handling activities.
- Prepare service reports and communicate findings to customers and management.
- Develop strong customer relationships and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Participate in technical training and competency development programs.
Expected Role Challenges
- Troubleshooting customer chemical treatment issues while minimizing production impact and downtime.
- Managing multiple customer sites and priorities while maintaining safety and service quality.
- Working independently in field environments with variable conditions, travel, and urgent operational demands.
Working Conditions
- Should be comfortable with customer-facing field work, industrial environments, frequent travel, independent decision-making, and strict HSE compliance.
Essential Requirements of the Role
- 2 to 5 years of field operations, specialty chemicals, water treatment, production chemicals, refinery, or oil and gas experience.
- Knowledge of industrial water treatment, production chemicals, refinery processes, or oilfield chemistry.
- Experience with troubleshooting pumps, injection systems, and related equipment.
Desirable Attributes
- Strong analytical, communication, and customer-service skills.
- Ability to work independently at customer sites and travel as required.
- Commitment to safety and environmental compliance.
Soft Skills
- Customer relationship management and communication.
- Problem-solving and analytical thinking for diagnosing chemical and equipment issues.
- Self-management and adaptability in a fast-paced field environment.
Tools or Software
- Microsoft Excel for tracking chemical performance data, inventories, and reporting.
- Field reporting / service management systems such as SAP
- Chemical monitoring and testing tools including field analyzers, sampling equipment, and data collection systems used to monitor treatment performance.
Education
- Associate degree in Chemistry, Engineering Technology, Petroleum Technology, or related technical discipline preferred.
- Equivalent field experience may be accepted in lieu of formal education.
Industry Background or Experience
- Field operations, specialty chemicals, water treatment, production chemicals, refinery, or oil and gas experience.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Salary : $30 - $35