Lab Tech I

Sullivan Environmental Services Inc•Galveston, TX

About The Position

Texas International Refining Company (TIRCO) is seeking a dependable, safety-focused Laboratory Technician to support refinery operations through accurate and timely laboratory testing. The Laboratory Technician performs routine and specialized analyses of crude oil, blendstocks, intermediate process streams, finished products, wastewater, utility systems, and terminal and tank farm samples. The position follows 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 to provide reliable analytical information supporting product quality and refinery operations. The successful candidate will complete TIRCO’s training and qualification requirements, develop into a fully qualified technician, and contribute to a safe and reliable refinery operation.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability and willingness to successfully complete TIRCO 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.
Ability to work in indoor laboratory and outdoor refinery environments, safely navigate industrial operating areas, wear required PPE, and collect and transport samples throughout the facility.
Ability to work around petroleum products, laboratory chemicals, process equipment, and industrial operations, and perform the physical requirements of routine laboratory and field sampling activities.
Ability to work the schedule necessary to support refinery laboratory and operational needs.

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.

Responsibilities

Complete training and qualification for all laboratory test methods utilized by TIRCO and maintain qualification 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 analyses on crude oil, blendstocks, intermediate process streams, finished petroleum products, wastewater, utility systems, and terminal and tank farm samples.
Conduct testing according to established procedures and applicable ASTM methods, meeting accuracy and turnaround-time requirements.
Document and report analytical results accurately, and promptly communicate abnormal or off-specification results to appropriate personnel.
Collect samples from refinery process units, tanks, trucks, pipelines, marine transfers, terminal operations, and utility systems.
Maintain sample integrity and chain of custody; properly label, handle, store, transport, and dispose of samples.
Operate, calibrate, verify, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment; assist with troubleshooting equipment issues and perform routine checks and verifications.
Maintain laboratory standards, chemicals, reagents, supplies, and consumable inventories, and keep the laboratory clean, safe, and organized.
Support refinery and tank farm operations, product quality, quality assurance activities, and investigations into product quality or process performance concerns.
Maintain accurate laboratory records and protect analytical data integrity; communicate with Operations and other departments about results and testing needs.
Comply with refinery and laboratory safety requirements and safe work practices for chemicals, petroleum products, samples, and equipment; use required PPE.
Support environmental testing and monitoring as assigned, promptly report safety concerns, spills, abnormal conditions, and potential hazards, and maintain good housekeeping and safe chemical-handling practices.