Sr Fuels Tester

Job Description - Sr Fuels Tester (25001C9)

Job Description

Sr Fuels Tester - 25001C9

Description

Sets up, adjusts and operates laboratory equipment. Performs physical and chemical tests, safely and according to established procedures. Follows written or verbal procedures, and instructions. Checks results against established specifications to Company needs. Participates in the Company Lab QA/QC program to determine consistency and accuracy of lab test procedures and techniques. Refers to tables and uses formulas to compute physical and chemical properties.

Records and checks all data, calculations and results for accuracy in standard lab format. Reports irregularities in any analysis or result to appropriate personnel. Handles samples and chemicals safely and according to the Company Lab Procedure. Cleans lab equipment and work areas to assure the accurate, safe, and efficient functioning of the laboratory.

This position is hourly nonexempt status, which means you are eligible for overtime pay.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• College level algebra, or equivalent, and two semester courses of college level chemistry required.
• Petroleum laboratory experience preferred.
• Ability to learn and progress through the prepared Laboratory Training Program required.
• Must be able to work well in a team environment.
• Knowledge of ASTM, UOP, and other standard Laboratory testing methods preferred.
• Excellent oral communications skills to effectively interact with personnel required.
• Able and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero McKee Refinery, required.

Position level and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Valero's employees are the heart of its success, and there is a reason why the company is an employer of choice in the fuels manufacturing and marketing industry. It’s not just the excellent benefits package, or the opportunities for personal growth, it’s also the caring and committed culture of the organization that makes everyone feel like they’re truly part of a team.

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Valero is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, including race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Please be advised, if you are viewing this position on a website that lists an estimated salary rate/range, it was not provided by Valero. Valero’s market specific salary rate/range will be provided during the recruiting process and tends to be higher than what is estimated by such websites.

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