Sales Representatives I- DK Energy Services

Dorf Ketal•Bakersfield, CA

About The Position

This entry-level position supports field sales in the day-to-day operation of Dorf Ketal key programs and chemical applications at designated customer locations. The role is responsible for personal safety and the safety of others, and for sampling and testing processes, managing inventory, handling and transferring chemicals, coordinating and supervising deliveries, maintaining records and data, and troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining injection and company-owned storage equipment. The position also builds working relationships with customer operations and engineering personnel and helps ensure that chemical programs achieve expected results and return on investment. The employee works under the close supervision of senior personnel and reports to either the District Manager or Sales Manager. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. It involves field work in outdoor environments, often at remote locations and with possible exposure to extreme weather and moderate to loud noise. Work may also involve confined spaces, heights, dust, dirt, and chemicals.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
Strong mechanical repair and troubleshooting skills.
Basic knowledge of simple chemical reactions and the ability to distinguish acids from bases and understand the safety measures to use.
Functional knowledge of mechanical components such as valves, pipe fittings, bearings, motors, and gearboxes.
Ability to read and interpret simple laboratory tests and procedures.
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships with team leads and department managers.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic and willingness and ability to learn simple math, including volume calculations.
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and job-related internet research, and ability to learn software for daily use.
Strong organization, prioritization, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, complete objectives efficiently, and demonstrate responsibility.
Ability to safely perform physical job tasks, including extensive climbing, walking, lifting, bending, standing, carrying, and squatting.
Willingness and ability to work in non-ideal environments, including confined spaces, at heights, in dusty or dirty areas, and around chemicals.
Ability to work outdoors, often in remote locations and sometimes in extreme weather and moderate to loud noise.
Ability to stoop, crouch, kneel, crawl, bend, feel with hands and fingers, push, pull, reach, walk, stand, climb stairs, ladders, or equipment, lift up to 50 pounds, and communicate with colleagues and clients by phone, email, and in person.

Nice To Haves

Technical or vocational training.
Understanding of basic refining and petrochemical plant operations.

Responsibilities

Conduct routine and non-routine process sampling safely and efficiently.
Perform routine process testing to verify chemical program performance, report results and observations to the Site Lead or Account Manager, and communicate basic troubleshooting steps or process changes.
Manage onsite chemical inventory, assist with order management and chemical handling and transfer, maintain accurate inventory and usage records, and keep a working inventory report for the site.
Coordinate and supervise onsite deliveries and unload chemicals into bulk storage or tote containers in designated areas.
Maintain, repair, and replace chemical injection pumps and facilities; erect and assemble piping for new chemical injection facilities as needed.
Maintain adequate spare or backup pumps and equipment, and ensure work complies with applicable OSHA, city, and federal codes and plant policies and procedures.
Use appropriate personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, face shields, hearing protection, safety shoes, gloves, and aprons.
Care for and clean tools, parts, materials, and the work area.
Provide coverage when other Field Service Technicians are absent.
Support implementation and maintenance of DK certified management systems such as ISO 9001; identify training needs, promote awareness of risks and opportunities, and understand the Quality policy and the employee's contribution to DK objectives and goals.
Support implementation and maintenance of the RCMS program; identify training needs and promote awareness of its guiding principles and Dorf Ketal's HSSE policy, objectives, and goals.
Complete other projects as required.