Lab Technician

Overview

Basic Function

Under moderate supervision, responsible for finished product quality control and specification compliance testing. Manages and communicates test data, verifies test equipment, executes various proficiency sample testing programs, and conducts routine laboratory tasks.

Responsibilities

• Conducts routine product quality control and product or specification compliance testing
• Enters and maintains lab results in proper databases and written records, and communicates results to assigned areas management and other personnel to permit formulation adjustment where needed
• Keeps work area clean and organized
• Verifies and maintains testing instruments and ancillary test equipment
• Executes assigned areas required Health Safety & Environmental programs and initiatives as directed
• Conducts proficiency sample testing
• Manages expendable laboratory supplies

May include some or all of the following

• Executes requirements of Quality Manual and related quality systems
• Provide environmental regulatory and compliance support
• Perform basic routine instrument maintenance and calibration
• Runs SQC on test equipment, plot test results, report any out-of-control situations, and document action taken
• Communicate with operations on off-spec results or atypical samples
• Collects and distributes samples to customers and others
• Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their supervisor, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion.

A minimum of six months of related material testing experience is required.

Preferred Experience A year of laboratory or equivalent work experience, depending on location.

Education Level

A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Preferred Educational Level A Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in Chemistry or related field.

Basic mechanical ability and understanding of operational principles of assigned areas testing instruments. Basic ability to perform routine tests daily. Ability to effectively communicate with others, both written and verbal, and strong organizational skills. Ability to complete all required classroom and CBT training. Depending on location, exhibit average or better Z-scores on proficiency testing programs, or ability to move drums of product and 150# gas cylinders.

Depending on location, elementary algebra and proficiency with spreadsheet and word-processing software applications. Basic reading and writing skills, ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.

Familiarity with laboratory methods and equipment for running tests such as D86 distillations, sulfur, pour, flash, color and API gravity (depending on location). Basic computer skills including knowledge of presentation and e-mail software applications.

None

Office based with up to 10% travel by land and air required. Petroleum refinery, warehouse/plant environment, out-of-doors, and driver based environment including but not limited to chemicals, pressure vessels, tanks, and rotating equipment. Subject to all temperatures, weather, and varying road conditions. May be required to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and a rotating schedule as required.

HF Sinclair offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefits include, but are not limited to, the following

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Time-Off
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with match
• Educational Reimbursement
• Parental Bonding Time
• Employee Discounts

We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment, ensuring our employees have the resources needed to thrive professionally and personally. Benefit eligibility is governed by official plan documents, for more details visit Total Rewards.

Job conditions require standing, walking, sitting, twisting, stooping, crouching, kneeling, talking or hearing, making visual inspections, making precise hand and finger movements, reaching or grasping, lifting and/or carrying up to 50 lbs, pushing and/or pulling up to 50 lbs, and perceiving color difference. Job conditions may require wearing personal protective equipment.

At HF Sinclair, we are united through our One HF Sinclair Culture, which is underpinned by our five core values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Ownership and Inclusion. These values guide our decisions, shape our behaviors and keep us connected across the organization. We maintain a true Safety culture for our employees, communities, environments and customers, and strive for everyone to return home safely each day.

We are committed to Integrity and ethical behavior and to doing what is right for our employees, investors, communities and the environment. We encourage employees to Step Up and Stand Out by championing teamwork and ownership, and to foster Inclusion by embracing diverse…