Catalyst Analytical Lab Technician

INEOS•La Porte, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA is hiring a Catalyst Analytical Lab Technician for the Analytical team at its Battleground Manufacturing Complex in La Porte, Texas. The position supports the Catalyst Development Group, Technical Center, and polyethylene and polypropylene manufacturing. The technician uses standard analytical methods to provide prompt, accurate testing for quality conformance, process control, customer requirements, troubleshooting, improvement projects, and the development and study of new catalysts. The role reports to the Team Leader. The technician prepares samples, conducts analyses, enters results into the LIMS system, monitors equipment and test results, and communicates findings and priorities to internal customers and colleagues. The work also includes maintaining laboratory equipment and housekeeping standards, following safety and quality procedures, and supporting testing in other Analytical areas when needed. The schedule is straight days, with a scheduled early start of approximately 5 a.m. one or two days per week; the responsibilities section also specifies an early morning start at least once a week to prepare production samples for testing.

Requirements

Minimum associate degree preferred in Chemical Technology or equivalent laboratory experience.
0–3 years of laboratory or operations experience in a chemical plant, refinery, or gas processing plant preferred.
General understanding of laboratory analytical techniques and practices.
Basic knowledge of chemical reactions and polymer properties.
Experience with a variety of laboratory equipment; preference for gas chromatography (GC), ICP, and chromatography experience.
Experience with wet chemical testing, such as solubles testing, extractions, and digestions.
Experience handling chemicals and using personal protective equipment, including with acids, bases, and organic solvents.
Experience following safety procedures, including OSHA standards, preferred.
Computer skills in email, SAP, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint preferred.
Demonstrated performance bias, business insight, partnership and teamwork, customer focus, problem-solving and judgment, motivation, technical and functional skills, ability to anticipate problems and adjust, and timely, effective decision-making.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Chemical Technology.
0–3 years of laboratory or operations experience in a chemical plant, refinery, or gas processing plant.
Experience with GC, ICP, or chromatography equipment.
Experience following safety procedures, including OSHA standards.
Experience with email, SAP, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Support the Catalyst Development Group, the Technical Center, and PE and PP Manufacturing as a member of the Analytical team.
Follow safety and PPE rules and actively promote safety activities, including behavior-based safety, audits, committee meetings, improvement reports, job safety analyses, and inspections.
Manage day-to-day laboratory Safety, Health and Environmental responsibilities by following SHE procedures and understanding, promoting, and upholding the INEOS 20 Safety Principles.
Conduct testing and analysis, including sample preparation, in accordance with procedures.
Prioritize customer requests and testing, perform tests under appropriate conditions, enter results into the LIMS system, and report calibration deviations to the scientist or Team Leader.
Communicate test results within the Analytical group, TSD, and Manufacturing; discuss special testing requirements and coordinate priorities and special requests with internal customers.
Run monitor samples and maintain equipment monitor records in accordance with the monitor policy.
Continuously clean the laboratory and equipment to maintain housekeeping standards.
Apply statistical process control (SPC) rules to laboratory test results to ensure the measurement system is in statistical control.
Promote quality goals and demonstrate attention to quality in job performance.
Check testing equipment operation, troubleshoot problems, perform routine preventive maintenance, and notify the Team Leader of abnormalities or maintenance needs.
Write Maintenance Work Orders as needed and initiate documentation in accordance with the equipment maintenance policy.
Prepare production samples for testing during early morning starts, approximately 5 a.m., at least once a week.
Perform job tasks professionally using good housekeeping practices and proper laboratory technique.
Participate in training in other Analytical areas and support those areas when higher testing turnover is needed.
Work as part of the laboratory team to accomplish organizational goals.
Follow and support INEOS Mission, Values, Philosophies, and Quality statements.