Job Details

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Rizon, a Refined Technologies company, is a specialty chemicals provider committed to innovation, performance, and operational excellence inside refineries and critical industrial operations. Built on Refined Technologies' foundation of technical service and safety, Rizon is expanding rapidly to meet customer needs with customized chemical solutions that deliver measurable results.

At Refined Technologies, we believe operating with an eternal purpose fuels excellence. This guides everything we do; it gives us apurpose that is greater than ourselves. RTI is the leader in the chemical cleaning segment of the refining industry, providing patented chemistries, processes, and equipment for cleaning and treating units during shutdowns. While focused on clients, we are fueled by our mission to: Honor God Always, Help People Develop, Pursue Excellence, and Earn a Profit.

We are a fast-paced, dynamic, and entrepreneurial-minded organization full of servant-hearted leaders. Want to know more about our culture? Check out the RTI Playbook . If you are ready for your work to matter, we are ready to hear from you!

We are currently growing our team of Artisans with an Operations Readiness Specialist for Rizon - A Refined Technologies Company. This pivotal role will play a key part in supporting the successful onboarding and scaling of new client accounts across refineries, petrochemical facilities, and terminals. This role will be responsible for bridging the gap between initial operational setup and full-scale commercialization, ensuring a smooth, efficient handoff that aligns with client expectations, RTI's standards while exemplifying RTI's Mission and Core Behaviors. This role demands a strong understanding of field operations, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to excellence.

Duties & Responsibilities

Startup Planning & Coordination:

• Develop and implement comprehensive operational readiness plans aligned with the startup schedule.
• Lead readiness reviews and track readiness gaps with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Operations, HSE, Quality, Maintenance)
• Ensure integration of chemical additives operations into refinery-wide operating procedures and systems.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain on the order and delivery of chemicals and equipment

Process & Procedure Development

• Work with Rizon technical and operations teams to write and validate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions, and Emergency Response procedures.
• Assist in the creation of Control of Work documentation including JSAs/JHAs, Application Manuals, and Response Plans
• Serve as the safety lead, championing a culture of safety and ensuring adherence to all regulatory and site-specific safety protocols

Training & Competency Assurance

• Coordinate field training programs specific to fuel additives systems.
• Develop training materials in collaboration with Technical Service Team
• Validate that Rizon Account Representatives and Technicians are trained, qualified, and competent before startup.

Operational Readiness Testing:

• Lead commissioning and pre-startup safety reviews (PSSRs) of equipment and chemical
• Oversee equipment functional testing and field verifications.
• Ensure all startup checklists are completed and signed off.

Communication:

• Maintain regular updates with stakeholders on readiness status and critical path items.
• Interface with third-party vendors, contractors, and suppliers during integration and commissioning phases
• Develop relationships and regularly interface with clients' maintenance, operations, engineering, and turnaround teams.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum of five years process engineering or operations at a refinery or chemical plant
• Highly proficient in the use of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Must be familiar with operations of refineries or chemical plants. Able to:

o Train a team

o Become familiar with RTI technologies,

o Communicate clearly and effectively,

o Efficiently and effectively handle multiple activities at one time,

o Perform field service/lab testing

Working Conditions / Physical Demands

• The Company requires passing a pre-employment physical in which an objective medical professional will determine whether you can safely meet the physical demands of the position.

Duration of Workhours

• Typically, 9-hour workdays from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (including 1 hour for lunch) that may extend up to 12+ hours if an emergency need exists
• As needed based on contract scope, but normally 5 days on-site per week (Monday-Friday)
• Weekend coverage as needed
• Night shift as needed

Working Conditions

• Uneven or unstable ground, and wet, muddy, or slippery surfaces and footings.
• Outside locations in extreme temperatures and weather conditions including wind, rain, snow, and other forms of inclement weather.
• Routine, intermittent exposure to noise more than 85 dBA-TWA.
• Environments that may necessitate the use of respiratory protection
• Medical clearance to use respiratory protection is required.
• Quantitative fit testing for specific respiratory protection is required.

Physical Demands:

• Work at heights up to 150 ft/ 45m accessed via stairs, climbing ladders, or critical lifts by cranes. This requires the ability to climb ladders and stairs without issue.
• Lifting and carrying up to 40lbs., without assistance.
• Pushing/pulling up to 100 lbs., without assistance.
• Standing and walking for up to 12 to 16 hours daily with minimal rest breaks. May exceed 10,000 to 15,000 steps per day.
• Bending and stooping repeatedly and performing tasks including twisting or turning valves and using wrenches and hand tools.

Travel Requirements

• Ability to travel to assigned customer account

About Rizon, a Refined Technologies Company

Rizon is an industrial solutions provider delivering value to process facilities through expert-level refinery professionals skilled in operations, engineering, and process supervision. Rizon helps those who fuel the world produce energy more effectively by delivering chemical solutions that improve the safety, reliability, and profitability of their assets.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Applicants for regular U.S. positions must be authorized to work in the United States for Refined Technologies, Inc. without the need for sponsorship of an immigration authorization or visa (e.g., TN, H-1B, or other employment-based immigration authorization or visa).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other protected status under federal, state, or local laws