Chemist

HF Sinclair•El Dorado, KS

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

HF Sinclair is seeking a Chemist to join the El Dorado Refinery. The Chemist will conduct non-routine to complex chemistry/laboratory assignments for assigned department under minimal supervision. May lead the work of others depending on location.

Requirements

A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Chemistry or related field is required.
Advanced knowledge of laboratory testing and ability to apply this knowledge.
Working knowledge of petroleum products and testing.
Ability to train and lead the work of others.
Ability to perform advanced mathematical calculations, intermediate reading and writing skills, ability to effectively communicate with others, both written and verbal communication.
Beards not permitted.

Nice To Haves

May lead the work of others regularly.
May be designated as relief lab supervisor if needed.

Responsibilities

Samples and conducts all levels of tests and trains others to perform standard tests on raw materials, intermediates, and finished products
Ensures testing is carried out per established methods/procedures
Ensures quality of work through quality assurance testing and documentation, and analysis
Records, reports, and certifies results
Develops new methods/procedures
Diagnoses laboratory equipment malfunctions, solving problems and fixing laboratory equipment and machinery
Performs routine to complex and corrective maintenance and calibrations on laboratory equipment
Creates QA documents and protocols
Supports other departments in sampling, testing, and compliance monitoring
Maintains lab supplies and equipment (orders supplies)
Operates Chromatographs
Ships samples designated as hazardous and verify hazardous samples are shipped in conformance with the CFR
Monitors drinking water streams for compliance
Checks emissions compliance (state certified)
Works with outside testing laboratories to coordinate special requests and compliance testing
Monitors process control of plant streams, purity of products and composition of fuel gases, liquefied petroleum products, and various levels of Hydrogen
Analyzes data, document results and ensure laboratory data is maintained
Provides support to operations with product blending