Laboratory Technician- Argo

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Primary purpose: Provide product quality control through sampling and analytical testing of the various commodities stored at a terminal facility.

• Customer reporting including analysis feedback reporting (SAP systems)
• Manage sample retain and retention program.
• Customer Quality Log development, record control and maintenance.
• Generate Certificate of Analysis (COA) documents.
• Perform routine cleaning/maintenance/repair on all lab equipment.
• Inventory lab equipment supplies.
• Coverage for other terminal lab technicians and personnel as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Compensation $30 - $35 (Job level and pay commensurate with experience and skill set.)

Benefits Kinder Morgan, Inc. offers employees a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits offered for this position may include the following: health care benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage;
Flexible and Health Spending Accounts;
Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance;
Supplemental Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance for employee and dependents; retirement benefits including a 401(k) with employer and employee contributions and a company-funded pension plan; paid time off; paid parental bonding leave; paid holidays; a flexible work schedule and many voluntary benefit plans.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related Technical field or equivalent work experience may be used as an equivalent.
• 3-5 year minimum experience performing and detailed knowledge of quantitative and qualitative analysis methodology.

• Minimum three (3) years work experience testing lab samples with automated equipment is required. Preference of work experience in the petrochemical industry including field sampling of storage tanks.
• Good interpersonal skills with ability to communicate across all levels of the organization are essential.
• High level of concentration and very detail-oriented.
• Familiarity with OSHA, DOT, industrial hygiene and other industry regulations a major plus.
• Experience with handling hazardous liquid chemicals.
• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs, including Word and Excel.
• Must have good customer service skills.
• Superior work ethic and dependability.
• Excellent mathematical skills (addition, subtraction, fractions, multiplication, and percentages) are required.
• Perform testing of customer commodities in accordance with approved methods utilizing laboratory testing apparatus or equipment and ASTM standards.
• Perform preventive maintenance of all laboratory equipment including prescribed standardization and calibration checks and adjustments.
• Determine and monitor products to ensure that product integrity is maintained in accordance with regulatory guidelines and product specifications.
• Obtain and test tank, truck, line and pipeline samples in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Interact with field operations and control room personnel to report testing results to assure quality control of customer commodities.
• Prepare and issue accurate laboratory reports and logs as required by customers and management.
• Maintain accurate database records utilizing standard computer software applications.
• Must be able to withstand extreme weather conditions as outside work is mandatory year round.
• Physical requirements include, but may not be limited to, walking up and down stairs/ladders, negotiating uneven surfaces, and carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to wear standard PPE (hard hat, goggles, rain gear, steel toe boots), and qualify to wear a full-face respirator.
• Willingness and ability to work alternate shifts and overtime as required, including holidays, nights and weekends.
• Shift schedule could change due to work load or more staffing.
• Successful completion of a background check, physical and drug screen upon offer.

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT:
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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