Biodiesel Lab Technician

Chevron•Hoquiam, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Specialty Operations business unit is accepting online applications for the position of Biodiesel Lab Technician located in Hoquiam, WA through May 15th, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PT. The purpose of this job is to be responsible for and assist with technical support to Chevron Renewable Energy Group with an emphasis on maintaining and improving the quality of the current production as well as validating the quality of the incoming feedstock.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio)
Be available for rotating 12-hour shift work and overtime.
Communicate effectively with management and co-workers (oral and written).
Must be able to obtain a TWIC card after employment.
working at heights
being around moving machinery and vehicles
wearing personal protective equipment
climbing
standing for long periods of time
ability to lift at least 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Analytical ability to identify the root cause of measurement error, comprehension of instrument technical specifications and calibration procedures preferred
Ability to read and follow instructions
Manage multiple tasks simultaneously and in a timely manner
Record data and generate reports on a timely basis
Provide personal contact information on an as needed basis for official business purposes
Demonstrate attention to detail and documentation
Associates degree in a science-related field preferred
Communicate effectively with management and co-workers (oral and written).
Maintain a clean and orderly working environment

Responsibilities

Perform quality testing on incoming/refined ingredients
Perform quality testing on in-process product
Perform quality testing on finished product
Perform quality testing on co-products
Report quality results
Perform analytical testing utilizing various laboratory instrumentation including (but not limited to): GC-FID, Karl Fisher titrator, densitometer, ICP, sulfur analyzer.
Evaluate analytical information and communicate the results efficiently and accurately to management.
Perform instrument calibration and verification per manufacturing recommendations, ASTM D6751 and/or EN 14124 test methods, and internal work instructions.
Participate in the SQC program, BQ-9000® and/or AGQM program, CREG’s Quality Program and FSMA program.
Perform Laboratory standard and reagent preparation.
Perform activities related to the continuous improvement of laboratory operations, including accuracy and precision in compliance with statistical quality assurance.
Troubleshoot instrumentation problems if/when they arise and offer solutions/recommendations for remediation.
Recording of testing data in a timely manner
Other unassigned duties