Refinery Laboratory Specialist

The Lab Specialist position is located in Valdez, Alaska. The laboratory specialist will be responsible for routine testing, tank certification testing, and covering lab administration duties such as data review, instrument calibrations, inventory management, and quality control data charting. Additional laboratory specialist responsibilities include advanced instrument calibrations, lab equipment maintenance, lab equipment troubleshooting, and special projects. The laboratory specialist covers for the lab manager as needed.

• Follow all Petro Star Inc safety guidelines and initiatives, including safe work practices, wearing required personal protective equipment, and lab chemical hygiene.
• Perform testing and certification of fuel samples from Petro Star refineries, terminals, and distribution assets according to ASTM or other specifications.
• Verify and communicate test results, and make entries into instrument logs, laboratory worksheets, and any other media required to ensure validity and traceability of information.
• Install, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair instruments to ensure reliable operation of the lab equipment. Ensure timely repairs and minimum downtime on critical instruments.
• Cover Lab Technician shifts as needed to support 24/7 lab operation.
• Provide administrative support to the lab manager such as preparing and maintaining internal quality control samples, managing consumable and chemical inventory, maintaining control charts, tracking instrument calibration due dates, and standardizing solutions.
• Obtain and maintain DOT/IATA Haz Mat shipper certifications to ship lab samples.
• Write, evaluate, and improve laboratory SOP documents. Develop new test methods and recommend lab process improvements.
• Train and mentor lab technicians and operators working in the lab.
• Carry out above responsibilities, and all others which may be assigned, in a manner demonstrating support of and adherence to the Company's policies and procedures.

• Must be able to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Must possess good organizational skills with the ability to multitask.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to learn new software applications.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with refinery managers, operations directors, terminal managers, operators and other lab customers to meet customer needs.
• Ability to provide clear, specific, and objective feedback to effectively train lab technicians.
• Act with honesty and integrity, abide by laws and regulations, and promote interests of Petro Star Inc to achieve Petro Star’s mission.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and scenarios and manage conflicting priorities with discernment.
• Subject matter expert in petroleum refinery lab testing.
• Skilled in intermediate to advanced mathematical calculations.

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related scientific field.
• In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, a high school diploma or equivalent combined with additional relevant experience may be considered.
• Minimum of five (5) years of laboratory experience.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems related to laboratory operations.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft applications and the ability to learn new software applications.
• Ability to apply statistical analysis to data sets to support lab quality control objectives.
• Must be willing to live in Valdez, Alaska or a reasonable distance from the Refinery.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• Must maintain reliable phone communication for business needs.

• Refinery laboratory experience.
• GC software application knowledge.

8am – 5pm and assist with coverage outside of normal hours as needed.

Annual salary range approximately $120,000 – $140,000.

• Time Management – Uses time effectively and efficiently, concentrating efforts on the most important priorities.
• Composure – Is cool under pressure and can handle stress, holding things together during tough times.
• Self-Development – Is personally committed to…