Lab Tech Galveston TX

ON GRID INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES LLC•Galveston, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

On Grid Infrastructure Services is seeking a dependable, safety-focused Laboratory Technician to support refinery operations through accurate and timely laboratory testing. The position performs routine and specialized analyses of crude oil, blendstocks, intermediate process streams, finished products, wastewater, utility systems, and terminal and tank farm samples. Testing must follow established laboratory procedures and applicable ASTM methods, with a focus on safety, quality, sample integrity, and analytical accuracy. The Laboratory Technician works closely with refinery Operations and other departments, providing analytical information to support product quality and refinery operations. The role also includes collecting and handling samples, maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory equipment, supporting quality investigations, and following refinery and laboratory safety and environmental requirements. The technician must complete client training and qualification requirements and maintain competency through evaluations and proficiency testing.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability and willingness to successfully complete client laboratory training and qualification requirements.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to analytical accuracy.
Ability to follow laboratory procedures, ASTM test methods, safety requirements, and quality standards.
Ability to read and interpret technical procedures, policies, and work-related documentation.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and complete testing within required turnaround times.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to work safely in laboratory and refinery environments.
Ability to obtain and maintain required site credentials, including a TWIC.

Nice To Haves

Previous laboratory experience in a refinery, petroleum, petrochemical, chemical, terminal, or industrial environment.
Experience performing ASTM test methods.
Experience testing crude oil, petroleum products, fuels, wastewater, or related samples.
Experience operating, calibrating, verifying, or troubleshooting laboratory instrumentation and analytical equipment.
Previous experience supporting refinery or terminal operations.
Local to Galveston, TX.

Responsibilities

Complete training and qualification for all laboratory test methods used by the client; demonstrate and maintain competency through periodic evaluations and proficiency testing.
Stay current on ASTM methods, laboratory procedures, quality systems, and testing requirements; participate in cross-training and continuous improvement initiatives.
Perform laboratory analyses on crude oil, blendstocks, intermediate process streams, finished petroleum products, wastewater, utility systems, and terminal and tank farm samples.
Follow established procedures and applicable ASTM methods, meet testing turnaround times, document and report results accurately, and promptly communicate abnormal or off-specification results.
Collect samples from refinery process units, tanks, trucks, pipelines, marine transfers, terminal operations, and utility systems.
Maintain sample integrity and chain of custody, and ensure proper labeling, handling, storage, disposal, collection, and transportation.
Operate, calibrate, verify, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment; assist with troubleshooting issues and failures and perform routine checks and verifications.
Maintain laboratory standards, chemicals, reagents, supplies, and consumable inventories, as well as a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
Support refinery and tank farm operations with timely analytical testing; assist with identifying off-specification conditions and support product quality and quality assurance activities.
Assist with investigations involving product quality or process performance; maintain accurate laboratory records and protect analytical data integrity.
Communicate laboratory results and testing needs effectively to Operations and other departments.
Comply with refinery and laboratory safety requirements; use required PPE and safe practices when handling chemicals, petroleum products, samples, and equipment.
Support environmental testing and monitoring as assigned; promptly report safety concerns, spills, abnormal conditions, and hazards.
Maintain good laboratory housekeeping and safe chemical-handling practices.