Refining Laboratory Technician

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Marathon Petroleum Company’s Illinois Refining Division in Robinson, IL is seeking a Refining Laboratory Technician. The Refining Laboratory Technician will report to the Laboratory Supervisor and performs accurate, timely laboratory testing, operates and maintains equipment, and documents results, samples, and test data, to support Refinery production in making quality products in a safe, efficient, and environmentally sound manner. Rotating shift work is required, including potential for mandatory overtime when conditions warrant.

Relocation is not approved for this position.

• Performs analytical testing with strict adherence to standard operating procedures, generating highly accurate and timely results.
• Conducts routine tests, measurements analyses, and preparations in accordance with established methods and procedures.
• Operates laboratory equipment as part of testing requirements.
• Records results of the tests and arranges data for review and analysis.
• Completes routine calculations and reports.
• Inputs, submits and receives computer data.
• Maintains computer databases, runs programs and enters sample and test information into a LIMS.
• Coordinates chain of custody forms, maintains documentation that samples are received in proper containers and at the required temperature, within the appropriate holding time.
• Performs calibration and maintenance of equipment.
• Performs multiple analytical tests simultaneously while strictly following procedures.
• Provides quality-control analyses for refinery intermediate streams and finished products, while also providing technical support to the process.
• Initiates certificates of analysis in accordance with product specification requirements.
• Drives a company vehicle to pick up and deliver samples.

Minimum (Required) Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 16 hours of college-level chemistry.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time indefinite basis without the need for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree major in Chemistry.
• Four (4) years or more of experience.
• Prior lab experience in petroleum applications.
• Understanding of SQC.
• Experience with gas chromatography and wet chemistry.

• Possess a willingness to make timely decisions and be capable of expanding beyond the stated responsibilities.
• Be able to multitask, think strategically and work towards continual improvement of internal processes.

• Hourly Rate Range: $37.01
• Starting Rate $53.33
• Top Progression (48-Month Progression) Based upon current hourly rates. Subject to increase.
• Retirement: 401k with a company match up to 7%
• Pension:
  Company funded pension plan up to 11%
• Annual Bonus:
  Eligible for a company sponsored annual bonus
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• Employees work a rotating Day/Night 12-hour shift schedule (DuPont), includes weekends, holidays and overtime.

• Sample collection and material handling responsibilities of the role requires ability to lift 20 lbs.

Location:

Robinson, Illinois

Marathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age, mental or physical…