Lab/Quality Supervisor and Chemist

INEOS Phenol•Pasadena, TX

43d

About The Position

INEOS is a global manufacturer of petrochemicals, specialty chemicals and oil products. It comprises 15 businesses each with a major chemical company heritage. Its production network spans 65 manufacturing facilities in 16 countries throughout the world. INEOS products make a significant contribution to saving life, improving health and enhancing standards of living for people around the world. Its businesses produce the raw materials that are essential in the manufacture of a wide variety of goods: from paints to plastics, textiles to technology, and medicines to mobile phones - chemicals manufactured by INEOS enhance almost every aspect of modern life. INEOS Oxide is one of the most diverse, dynamic and successful businesses within INEOS. We operate 5 manufacturing sites in Europe and North America (Antwerp BE, Köln DE, Lavéra FR, Plaquemine US, Bayport, US). We produce a broad range of 200+ products which spread across five key value chains (Ethylene Oxide, Propylene Oxide, Oxoalcohols, Acetic Acid, and ENB), and on many of our products we are the European market leader. Our total manufacturing capacity is above 3 million tonnes per annum generating an annual EBITDA of ~300 M€. INEOS Oxide is an energetic business which is growing actively on a global level, with projects to extend our production base to new sites in North America and Asia in addition to continued investment on our existing platforms. We are committed to resourcing the Procurement team accordingly to deliver on this ambitious growth agenda. The primary accountabilities of the Bayport Laboratory Supervisor are as follows: Supervise eight (8) laboratory technicians. Keep them engaged, combating complacency, ensure timely and accurate laboratory results, and look for more efficient ways to perform tasks. Work with operations supervisors to address the site's needs. Schedule overtime and manage the vacation relief technician position to ensure value generation from that position. Perform laboratory training and compliance certifications. Provide SHE leadership within the laboratory and within the site. Manage, optimize, maintain and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation. Resolve non-conformances. Work with customer fulfilment and supply chain on SAP batch management of product deliveries. Responsibility for the lab SQC program to ensure accurate and timely completion of routine and non-routine samples. Prepare all standards for accuracy and ensure each standard applies to the site's process and capability. Author new procedures and work instructions as well as reviewing and revising existing procedures and work instructions Ensure ISO 9001 and TCEQ compliance for Bayport Laboratory Work with various business groups to resolve quality issues arising from customer complaints. Interface with technical, operations and customers Maintain LabWare laboratory LIMS. Maintain the laboratory infrastructure in good working condition. Maintain in-house generators and backup systems to ensure the lab can provide service 24/7. Maintain spare parts for critical systems. Manages purchasing account for all vendors and suppliers. Responsible for laboratory materials and Direct Cost budgets. The candidate is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a 24/7/365 laboratory. This is a leadership position, and the employee must be able to manage accountability and influence people by communicating to all levels of the organization, prioritizing work, taking ownership for the safety, and maintaining processes and assets. Internal factors will be supporting Operations, Environmental critical samples, process safety sampling, and ensuring the technicians are trained and have the available tools. This position will be a primary contact for Technical Services and Customer Fulfilment so this employee will need to have the interpersonal capability of supporting these groups while prioritizing business requests.

Requirements

BS degree in Chemistry or related STEM field is required.
Minimum of 10 or more years of experience in a refining, petrochemical, or manufacturing environment.
Training Skills
Keen computer skills with knowledge of MS Office
Basic knowledge of PSM
Process troubleshooting
Working knowledge of a LIMS system (Sample Manager, LabWare, BLISS) with super-user experience preferred.
Basics knowledge of gas chromatography, distillation, TOC, benchtop laboratory methodologies.
Strong knowledge of ISO9001: 2015.
Experience in calibration, troubleshooting instrument issues, and analytical methods.
Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written
Strong mechanical aptitude
Safety role model
Problem solving skills with data analysis ability
Attention to detail, adaptability, being a self-starter, and good communication skills
Employee must have the ability to see written documents, computer screens, and to adjust focus.
Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make discriminations in sound.

Nice To Haves

Prior supervisory experience is considered an asset for this role

Responsibilities

Maintain and control the safe and efficient operation of the Bayport Laboratory using established operating disciplines and procedures. Ensure safety and environmental compliance is achieved.
Responsible for maintaining the laboratory assets and protective systems integrity.
Assist in defining and maintaining a laboratory threat board to proactively address safety risks.
Participate in the development of operating procedures and training materials.
Support the OSHA VPP efforts including laboratory participation in the site employee safety team.
Ensure environmental compliance by working with the Environmental department.
Understand and lead by example for all safety and environmental programs.
Investigate all SHE incidents.
Routinely collect, report, and address SHE near misses.
Complete all assigned action items from incidents, investigations, and audits in a timely manner and keep status and plans for action items updated.
Maintain safety as the highest priority of the plant
Maintain the 20 Principles of Safety and Process Safety.
Responsible for AsCare compliance of the laboratory and retain buildings. Conduct routine AsCare tours and participate in audits.
Adhere to and uphold all safety policies and standards
Deliver established production targets for asset while complying with quality specifications.
Troubleshoot process problems with Production Specialists, Technical, Maintenance and Operations teams.
Cross train and provide backup for the laboratory Chemist/Quality Analyst.
Benchmark, identify and implement best in class improvements and practices to improve the operation and efficiency of the unit.
Actively provide input and participate in technician development and training programs.
Lead and/or participate in root cause investigations.
Assist in identifying and closing performance gaps, which can include project development and execution.
Provide data to validate that the projects deliver performance objectives after implementation.
Provide technical support and coach site personnel on measurements and updates of technology performance and asset utilization data.
Track laboratory sample workload and technician efficiency. Identify opportunities to optimize the laboratory to minimize cost.
Evaluate typical analytical data annually and update typical values as needed.