At Refined Technologies, we believe operating with an eternal purpose fuels excellence. This guides everything we do; it gives us a purpose 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’re ready for your work to matter, we’re ready to hear from you!

We are searching for a driven, enthusiastic Apprentice to join our RTI Apprenticeship Program. In this role you will gain practical hands-on experience in client interaction; field operations; mechanical planning; staging, mobilization, and demobilization of equipment; and drafting during an 18-month rotation apprenticeship.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Shadow assigned mentors while on rotation within the following departments:
• Operations
• Mechanical Field Services
• Project Planning Group (drafting)
• Mechanical Shop – Houston Distribution Center
• Serve as an Operations Technician in the field during peak turnaround season.
• Successful completion of the RTI Apprenticeship Program will include:
• A post shadow debrief with the mentor and sponsor on key learnings and feedback for each of the shadow assignments.
• Field technician feedback after each field assignment.
• A final exit debrief for a panel consisting of key learnings from each shadow assignment, tech field experience, apprenticeship program overall experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• Recent Process Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree (or equivalent) 2-year program graduate.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Valid Drivers License or Government Issued ID.
• Valid Passport or the ability to obtain one.
• TWIC card or the ability to obtain one.

Additional or Preferred Qualifications

• Some mechanical / hand tools experience preferred.
• Understands basic plant piping circuits.
• Ability to read process and instrumentation diagrams.
• Basic knowledge of pressures, process flows, and temperatures
• Quickly master software tools such as MS Visio, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Outlook
• Perform work safely in all plant settings.

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 During Project Executions:
• Typically, 12 continuous hours that may extend up to 16 – 18 hours if an emergent need exists, for up to 14 days in a row.
• Day shift and/or night shift.
• Working Conditions During Project Executions:
• 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 for the shift duration.
• Half-face and/or full-face.
• Medical clearance to use respiratory protection is required.
• Quantitative fit testing for specific respiratory protection is required.
• Physical Demands:
• Work at heights up to 200 ft/ 45m accessed via stairs, climbing ladders, or critical lifts by cranes. This requires an 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 task including twisting or turning valves and using wrenches and hand tools.

Travel Requirements

• Ability to travel to outlying territories for supporting a growing list of clients across the U.S. and Canada.
• Expected travel will be upwards of 100-150 nights per year for upwards of 10+ days at a time.

About Refined Technologies

RTI is a global industrial solutions provider delivering value to process facilities through expert-level refinery professionals skilled in operations, engineering, and process supervision. RTI helps those who fuel the world produce energy more effectively by delivering safe, fast, and predictable shutdowns in upstream and downstream facilities through innovative operations teams and revolutionary cleaning technologies.

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.