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Sulfur Processing Operations Technician

Sulfur Processing Operations Technician

ChemtradeMount Vernon, WA, US
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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Job description

Sulfur Processing Operations Technician

Your day at Chemtrade

It’s 3 : 00 a.m. in Mount Vernon, WA, and you’re getting our sulfur operations ready for a smooth start. You’ll walk the plant, check piping and valves, verify steam pressure and temperatures, and prepare equipment for steady production. You’ll blend and control product, assist with sulfur prilling, and support emulsified sulfur activities. When materials need to move, you’re confident on a forklift or wheel loader. Throughout the morning, you’ll help with PMs, watch tank truck loading / unloading, and keep housekeeping top-notch—stepping in to cover teammates as needed (excluding Operator C level).

Schedule, Reporting, and Pay

  • Location : Mount Vernon, WA
  • Schedule : 3am-11am (M-F)
  • Reports to : Plant Manager

Compensation : $30.90 / hr, non-exempt

The posted rate reflects base pay only. Actual offers consider factors such as location, skills, experience, and education. Final details are discussed during the hiring process. Additional compensation elements (bonuses, benefits, pension contributions, and other incentives) are not included in the base rate shown.

What you’ll operate and learn

  • Gain proficiency in Sulfur Prilling and Emulsified Sulfur plant operations.
  • Mix, monitor, and control product and process conditions.
  • Train on cooling towers, heat exchangers, pumps, mixers, conveyor systems, and bucket elevators.
  • Track steam pressure and temperature; support boiler operation monitoring.
  • Build skills in general plant maintenance and routine PMs.
  • Observe tank truck loading / unloading procedures and pump operations.

    • How your time is typically spent

  • Assist operation of Sulfur Prilling Plant : 50%
  • Assist operation of Emulsified Sulfur Plant : 5%
  • General Plant Maintenance : 10%
  • Operate Forklift : 10%
  • Operate Wheel Loaders : 10%
  • Oversee and assist loading Emulsified Sulfur : 15%

    • What you bring

  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and prior maintenance experience.
  • Comfort with weights / measures and following established procedures.
  • Preferred : Forklift and wheel loader experience; prior industrial environment exposure.
  • Ability to read and write in English; clear communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Basic computer literacy.

    • Physical demands and work environment

    To succeed, you’ll regularly sit, stand, walk, reach, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; climb stairs and vertical ladders; and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. Close vision may be necessary. You must be fit for duty and able to work safely in :

  • Awkward or confined spaces
  • Elevated areas
  • Outdoor settings and adverse weather
  • Noisy conditions
  • Areas with dust and chemical odors

    • Medical requirement

    Chemtrade is committed to the safety and health of its employees and the public. All employees are required to complete and pass their annually held medical assessments, including but not limited to the Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) and the ability to wear a respirator as a condition of employment

    Why Chemtrade

    We innovate with safety, sustainability, and environmental stewardship in mind—and we put people first. You’ll join a culture that values diverse experiences and voices, nurtures innovation, and builds meaningful careers.

    We champion Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)—open to all—so you can connect, share perspectives, and help shape an inclusive culture. We also offer family-friendly benefits and clear pathways for growth and advancement, supporting you at every stage of life and career.

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