Interested applicants MUST apply by filling out the form below:
https://forms.clickup.com/14276689/p/f/dkp2h-19113/2HFEBFHDF6BYJGRTTO/job-application-form-big-oil-co-operations ***
Must be 21+
Must consent to Criminal Background Check upon job offer ( Per CA Cannabis Work Requirements)
Job title: BHO Technician III - Extraction Machine Operator (Weekend PM)
Compensation: $24.00/hr - $30.00/hr (DOE, bonus programs).
Employment terms: Full Time – Non-Exempt
Shift/Hours : 3x12 + OT Opportunities
Every Friday - Sunday PM/Overnights
Role & Responsibilities:
- Own the safe, efficient operation of the closed-loop butane extraction line inside the C1D1 booth. Direct the extraction assistants, keep columns moving, protect yield and quality, and ensure the department meets daily throughput and documentation goals. Step in on tools, training, or troubleshooting as needed to keep the line on pace.
Primary Duties (including, but not limited to):
- 1) Extraction Operations (C1D1 Booth)
- Run the complete extraction cycle per SOPs (staging, loading, chilling, solvent wash, recovery, transfer, and handoff to post-processing).
- Control and monitor critical parameters (column temps, solvent temps/levels, recovery rates/temps/pressures, vacuum integrity, chiller setpoints, gas detection).
- Execute changeovers efficiently; minimize downtime between runs.
- Perform, document, and communicate in-process checks (clarity, color, expected yield windows, anomalies).
- 2) Team Leadership & Assignment Control
- Translate the Supervisor’s schedule into clear booth assignments for Tech I/II (column prep, CRC cartridge pack, material staging, solvent tank swap, recovery watch, WIP transfers).
- Pace the line: anticipate bottlenecks and reassign assistants to keep the run cadence.
- Coach on-the-spot (tool use, cleanliness, safety habits, documentation discipline).
- 3) Production Targets & Line Health
- Drive the team to daily/shift throughput goals (e.g., ~200 lbs/shift when scheduled) without quality escapes.
- Track and call out blockers early (equipment, staffing, material readiness); propose an immediate workaround.
- Maintain a visible run board (columns completed, WIP, next-up) and communicate status during the shift.
- 4) Equipment Readiness & Preventative Maintenance
- Complete pre-flight and post-run checks (gaskets, clamps, screens, valves, PRVs, hoses, sight glasses).
- Keep chillers, pumps, and ancillary gear in spec; log issues and request maintenance promptly.
- Replace routine wear items and keep a small kit of critical spares organized at the booth.
- Verify maintenance sign-offs after work is performed; escalate gaps.
- 5) CRC / Filtration & Quality Controls
- Pack and verify CRC cartridges per recipe; document media lot/amounts.
- Confirm correct flow orientation, pre-wetting, and pressure control to prevent channeling.
- Record observations tied to quality (color drift, fines, pressure anomalies) and notify Supervisor/QA if rework may be needed.
- 6) Inventory, Solvent, & Consumables
- Monitor booth-level consumables (gaskets, clamps, filter papers, CRC media, liners) and request replenishment before depletion.
- Receive and verify solvent deliveries (quantity/condition), swap tanks safely, and maintain labels/UIDs where applicable.
- Keep an accurate running count of staged/frozen columns and report readiness for the next shift.
- 7) Documentation & Systems
- Complete extraction batch records in real time (times, temps, pressures, media usage, yields, variances).
- Enter required data into production trackers (e.g., Processing Master, ClickUp task notes if applicable).
- Ensure traceability from biomass lot to in-process and handoff containers; label everything legibly.
- 8) Safety & Compliance (C1D1)
- Enforce PPE and badge rules; maintain a clean, uncluttered booth with clear egress.
- Practice LOTO and follow emergency procedures for leaks, alarms, or power failures.
- Keep solvent containers properly labeled; maintain SDS access and know evacuation routes.
- Support internal compliance checks; correct findings immediately where possible.
- 9) Cross-Functional Handoffs
- Coordinate with Pre-Processing (20 columns staged/frozen) and Post-Processing (timely transfers, clean separations).
- Provide QA with quick clarifications during pre-review; submit required QC photos for the extraction step if applicable.
- 10) Housekeeping & “Other Duties”
- Own booth housekeeping: wipe-downs, ethanol rinse where allowed, floor dry/containment for spills, waste segregation.
- Jump in on training, small repairs, or documentation catch-up when the line is blocked
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervision given: All BHO Technicians level I & II
Qualifications:
- A High School Diploma or GED is required.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must be able to pass a background screening for employment within the CA cannabis industry after the company makes a conditional job offer.
- Prior experience of 6+ months working within a BHO Technician II or similar position is required.
- Any specific education or experience working with BHO production, general chemistry, within a lab environment, or performing essential oil extractions in another industry is preferred, but not required.
- Direct experience working in hazard rated environments (C1D1 and C1D2 specifically).
- Direct experience working in a laboratory, commercial kitchen, or similar GMP production setting.
- High attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain internal inventory records.
- Computer skills including cloud-based programs such as google sheets, docs, asana, etc.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Requires single lifting ability of ≤50 lbs.
- Requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting, and use of hands.
- Frequently crouching, stooping, bending, and reaching.
- Must work near cold surfaces and wear appropriate PPE.
- Must work in noisy & cold conditions with excess humidity.
- Stand for short/ high periods of time.
- Sit for short/ medium periods of time.
- Walk for short/high periods of time.
- Occasionally sit on the floor or at floor level.
- Handle the responsibilities and routine stress often associated with this position.
- 40 hrs. per week minimum, additional hrs. as needed by the production schedule.
- Excellent communication when needed to be absent, delegating tasks appropriately before leaving.
- Willingness to be an integral member of a successful team;
- Dedication to provide the highest levels of service;
- Excellent attendance and reliability;
- Adherence to company policies and procedures;
- Dedicated to maintaining confidentiality in every aspect of the job.
- Excellent time management skills – must plan two to eight weeks in advance, depending upon the directions given by the department managers.
- Ability to manage the periodic stresses of working in a fast past production environment with fluctuating delivery deadlines.
Big Oil is an equal opportunity employer and provides opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. Big Oil complies with California’s Fair Chance Act and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local, state, and federal laws.
Pay: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- Must be over the age of 21+
- Did you fill out the job application directly to Big Oil Co.: https://forms.clickup.com/14276689/p/f/dkp2h-19113/2HFEBFHDF6BYJGRTTO/job-application-form-big-oil-co-operations
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Cannabis Extraction: 2 years (Required)
- HVAC/Automotive/Electrical: 1 year (Required)
- Laboratory: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
