Lab Analyst; DAC-Stratos

Oxy produces, markets and transports oil and natural gas to maximize value and provide resources fundamental to life. The company leverages its global leadership in carbon management to advance lower‑carbon technologies and products. Headquartered in Houston, Oxy primarily operates in the United States, Middle East and North Africa. To learn more, visit Oxy

Oxy strives to attract and retain talented employees by investing in their professional development and providing rewarding opportunities for personal growth. Our goal is to meet the highest employer standards by ensuring the health and safety of our employees, protecting the environment and positively impacting our communities where we do business.

As the Lab Analyst at our Direct Air Capture facility in Ector County, TX you will:

• Maintain protection of the environment and the health and safety of our employees, customers, and the communities in which we operate and/or transport our products, as our highest priority
• Perform routine analyses, including control samples and calibration checks, without supervision
• Provide laboratory support including preparation of equipment and reagents, storage of samples, packaging and shipping samples, stockroom supplies, sampling, and instrument and method maintenance
• Troubleshoot, repair, and adjust instruments and methods, coordinating with instrument service representatives when necessary
• Maintain analytical data and Lab operating statistical record, to support plant operations and customer specification requirements
• Analyze & document raw materials, in-process and finished products in accordance with Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures
• Assure that the plant is furnished with sample analysis for process control decisions and technical studies in a timely, accurate manner
• Be thoroughly familiar with and able to operate instrumentation such as analytical balances, automatic titrators, ICP, particle size distribution analyzer, ion chromatograph (IC), and gas chromatographs
• Participate in learning and incorporating new technologies into the laboratory processes as directed by management

• Associate's Degree in Chemistry or related field, two year Lab Tech program or equivalent education with a minimum 2 years of college chemistry and 1 year of college math or equivalent work experience
• Must be knowledgeable in analytical methods and functions and be able to perform mathematical calculations
• Must be able to work, overtime, weekends, callouts, and holidays as necessary
• High proficiency in Microsoft applications (such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to read, write and speak in English
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team
• Must possess valid driver's license
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs, climb ladders and stairs
• Walking, bending, stooping is required
  
  Must be able to wear personal protective equipment including the use of a respirator and be able to respond to visual and audible alarms

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.