Refinery Lab Technician

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Regular Full-Time Mount Vernon, IN, US

3 days ago Requisition

Position Summary: Operating on a 12-hour rotating shift, this role ensures operational safety, environmental compliance, and product quality control to support continuous refinery operations. Conducts both routine and unscheduled laboratory analyses under minimal supervision. Performs a variety of analytical functions related to quality control/quality assurance testing, refinery operations support, and customer issues related to petroleum products. Responsible for keeping instruments in service as well as collaborating with vendors when necessary.

• Performs a wide variety of analytical tests on petroleum products, refinery related chemicals, and wastewater.
• Tracks expiration dates on standards, reagents, and consumables.
• Assists refinery operations and technical services personnel with troubleshooting activities.
• Calibrates, qualifies, verifies, troubleshoots, and maintains Lab instrumentation.
• Inventories and orders supplies and consumables.
• Performs laboratory safety inspections.
• Uses a LIMS system on a regular basis, including sample login, data entry, review and reconcile sample backlogs data, and charts.
• Generates thorough shift change reports and review previous reports detailing equipment status, critical priorities, and pending samples to ensure seamless continuous laboratory operations.
• Maintains a safe laboratory environment through strict adherence to PPE, hazard communication, and SDS documentation.
• Checks and approves laboratory generated data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related science field preferred. In lieu of a degree, relevant work experience may be considered.

Experience:

2-5 years experience working in a similar capacity at a chemical processing, refining, or laboratory testing facility required.

• Must be able to work on a 12-hour rotating shift, including days, nights, holidays, and weekends.
• Must be able to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods.
• Applies critical thinking skills to interpret deviations from statistical trends and form logical conclusions to formulate resolutions.
• Must be able to work within a team, take direction from Laboratory Supervisor, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, follow standard operating procedures, and take on additional job responsibilities as assigned.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the Laboratory Team and refinery staff.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines when required.
• Good interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrate an ability to understand and utilize various software programs.
• Possess Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office platform.