Laboratory Technician - I

BASIC FUNCTION

The Lab Technician I will work in the Quality Control Laboratory or quality supported areas performing product measurement/quality control and management of laboratory chemical inventory. This position will assist with setup and running of test programs, maintenance of test equipment, maintain a clean work area, and lab equipment. This position supports plant operations by conducting laboratory analyses on samples. This work is performed via 12-hour shifts with day to night rotations. Overtime work is necessary from time to time to support the needs of the business.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Inspect, test, and troubleshoot lab instrumentation and interpret results

• Perform routine and non-routine analyses, including control samples and calibration checks, without supervision

• Operate and maintain lab instrumentation

• Incumbent receives training and uses specialized skills where technical experience can be applied to assigned tasks

• Promote and support a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible work environment. Follow all safety rules and policies.

• Assist more experienced Technicians, Technologists, and professionals in technical assignments

• Assignments are received in specific terms and are checked for completeness and accuracy. Uses standard procedures in completing assignments

• Inspect and monitor operating components of lab instrumentation

• Practice good housekeeping

• Manage and maintain work area inventory

• Record results legibly or make computer entry accurately for use by Lab personnel. Critical or off-spec results must be reported to Operations immediately. All work sheets and applicable control charts must be properly maintained

• Coordinate activities closely with production and loading personnel

• Communicate proper shift relief at shift change

• Responsible to change necessary gas cylinders and dispose of all lab waste according to procedure

• Perform other duties as assigned

CORE VALUES

Must exhibit and demonstrate our 5 Core Values

• Caring: Dedicated to Safety, Employees, Customers, Community and Environment

• Trustworthy: Living a Culture of Openness, Honesty and Collaboration

• Focused: Creating Value by Delivering the Right Solutions

• Innovative: Daring to be different by finding New Ways

• Fun: Embracing our Diverse Family and Celebrating our Success

COMPETENCIES

• Dependability

• Meets deadlines, works independently, accountable, maintains focus, punctual, good attendance record

• Technical Skills

• Maintains current understanding of technical processes/equipment uses technology to increase performance/productivity

• Quality

• Strives to eliminate errors, accurate work is a priority, seeks opportunities to improve product/services

• Safety

• HSSE - Works in a safe manner, uses PPE, recognizes hazards, makes safety suggestions and observations, current on Training Mine

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Four-year degree in a related science (other degree may be considered based on candidate and candidate experience) or successfully completion of a laboratory technician training program at a community college or technical school (equal to a two-year Associates degree and 2 year's relevant experience), or six years of lab technician experience in a petrochemical environment

• 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

• Ability to work weekends, holidays and respond to callouts on a non-routine basis

• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team

• Experience handling hazardous materials in a laboratory setting

• Experience troubleshooting lab instrumentation and interpreting results

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• 1 or more years of experience in a petrochemical lab environment

• Experience with teaching other technicians

• Experience working with lab instrumentation

• Good working knowledge of SAP

• Experience with wet chemistry, physical testing, and analytical instruments

• Ability to drive a forklift

PHYSICAL CAPACITY REQUIREMENTS

This position requires the incumbent to:

• Follow safety requirements for the role

• Wear mandatory PPE (steel-toed boots, noise protection, etc.) when inside plant environment, or where directed by signage, including the use of a respirator

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

• Must demonstrate fine and gross hand manipulation including pinching, gripping, turning, and keyboarding

• Must be able to respond to visual and audible alarms

• Lift up to 50 pounds

• Ability to climb 6' ladder and step stool

• Ability to climb 25 flights of stairs

• Walk safely in and around industrial areas on uneven or elevated surfaces

• Work under deadline pressure within an environment that demands attention to safety and detail

• Sit, stand, and reach with hands or arms for extended periods of time

• Walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, and crouching are required

• Be able to work in the presence of odors typical of petroleum or petrochemicals without allergic reactions or nausea when such odors are within OSHA-designated permissible exposure limits (PELs)

• Additional requirements required if a participant is in the ERT program