Lead Chemist

Lead Chemist

Location:

El Dorado, AR, US, 71730

Are you looking for a career in a dynamic and innovative company that values versatility, growth, and teamwork? Look no further than Delek US Holdings! We are a boutique-sized diversified downstream energy company with a range of assets, including petroleum refining and logistics. Our refineries in Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana have a combined crude capacity of 302,000 barrels per day. Our logistics business currently owns and operates 720 miles of crude and product pipelines, a 600-mile crude oil gathering system, and storage tanks and terminals.

Delek Benefits:
We offer fantastic benefits that include up to a 10% match on 401K on your hire start, with a vesting timeline of only one year, along with medical benefits that start on day one with a 30% premium rebate annually! We value your well-being and all employees now have access to the Calm app for FREE, which is used for meditation, stress management, and better sleep.

Through our performance management program, you can earn additional annual incentives as you set and achieve goals. Our pay for performance culture motivates our employees to improve Delek's year-over-year company, business unit, and individual results. With some of the highest bonus payouts in recent years, we know that our success is due to our talented and dedicated team. We are looking for individuals like you to help us continue this momentum and bring new ideas to the table.

At Delek, you will have the opportunity to make an impact and grow your career in a supportive and innovative environment.

The Chemist is responsible for conducting chemical and physical laboratory tests using instrumental and wet techniques in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids and gaseous materials to ensure quality and regulatory standards are met for raw, in-process and finished petroleum materials. The Chemist will support safe and reliable operations to the Lab and other areas of the refinery.

4 year / Bachelor's Degree (Required) Master's Degree (Preferred) In lieu of the above education requirements, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Ten (10) or more years Laboratory experience in a refining or related industry; including advanced knowledge of instrumentation troubleshooting and repair with advanced knowledge analyzing data, Statistical Quality Control, and laboratory LIMS systems (Required) No Licensure or Certification Required.

Analysis Lab Operations Detail Oriented Communication Reporting Relationship Management Continuous Improvement Refining Operations Refining Processes Testing Physical ability to work on and around industrial equipment, including climbing of stairs, ladders and in confined spaces, Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, boots, hearing protection, respirator), Ability to lift up to 50 pounds Utilizes all lab equipment and material appropriately, maintaining a safe, clean, and orderly working environment by complying with safety and laboratory procedures, rules, and regulations Communicates and accurately records results using LIMS software Conducts advanced troubleshooting of methods and instrumentation malfunctions and devise resolution plan Develops testing methods for unknown samples and draws conclusions from results to support Operations Develops and improves analytical methods for existing and new methods Maintains QC systems for the Laboratory to ensure data quality Provides advanced analytical support for refinery operations, with scheduled and requested analysis, to maintain proper quality of unit products Provides advanced analytical support for Process Engineering problem solving Provides advanced analytical support for Supply and Distribution to control raw materials and ensure quality of finished products, including retaining samples for future analysis verification Monitors and runs necessary standards to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the laboratory equipment Evaluates results against operational targets and recommends a course of action if out of compliance Prioritizes daily Chemist duties to maintain optimum workflow with scheduled and requested analysis Manages schedules and workflow in the Lab Oversees, mentors, and trains Chemists and Lab Technicians

Change Agility (Level 3 Applying):
Identifies, initiates, and adapts to organizational changes that foster enhanced effectiveness, efficiency, safety, and ultimately business results. Collaboration (Level 3 Applying):
Sees connection points across the organization and partners effectively with others to achieve common goals. Decision Making (Level 3 Applying):
Selects a course of action to reduce risk and uncertainty and create optimal outcomes. Drive for Results (Level 3 Applying):
Drives to achieve challenging performance objectives. Team Building (Level 3…