Sweeny Refinery – Laboratory Technician I

Laboratory Technician I

Location: Sweeny, Tx

Responsibilities:

• Ability to work alone as well as in a team
• Performs and documents quality assurance testing to ensure the accuracy and integrity of analytical results in adherence to the Laboratory Quality Assurance program 
• Performs all analyses in accordance with the Refinery and Loss Control Programs to meet goals of improved safety and reduced refinery losses 
• Learns and applies analytical standards and methods, and regulatory requirements in order to ensure compliance while completing assigned tasks 
• Applies education and uses creativity to solve technical problems encountered during the course of completing assigned tasks
• Communicates and consults with engineers, operators and maintenance personnel to ensure accurate analyses
• Practices good interpersonal skill sets daily; including communication, listening, teamwork and leadership
• Takes responsibility for tasks, quality, and accuracy and is accountable for those responsibilities
• Responsible for the safety/health of self and those working with you, promoting health and safety of others, and performing quality work in a safe and environmentally conscientious manner
• Responsible for complying with Laboratory policies and procedures, company policies and procedures, established standards, and governmental regulations (Federal, State and Local)
• Overtime work required at times
• Ability to understand and carry out work direction in a safe manner

Basic/Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Ability to work alone as well as in a team
• Able to work 12-hour rotating shift schedule
• Valid Driver’s license.
• Computer proficiency (MS Office)
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a regular full-time basis without restrictions
• Willing and able to perform and comply with the following items, with or without accommodation:
  • To work overtime
  • To lift up to 50 pounds
  • To work around chemicals, including acids and bases
  • To wear fire retardant clothing and personal protective equipment (such as steel-toed shoes, ear and eye protection)
  • To maintain your face daily so that a respirator/face mask can seal properly (some examples include being free of facial hair and/or clean shaven) if applicable
  • To work outside in harsh weather conditions
  • To work with petroleum products that are under high pressure and heat
  • To learn computer software associated with process operations

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Associate Degree in Chemical Technology or 16 hours of college level Chemistry course work
• 2 years experience in lab environment
• Good interpersonal skills including active listening, issue resolution, proactive communication, leadership and teamwork