Lab Technician, Ferndale Refinery

Phillips 66•Ferndale, WA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Technician III, Lab, performs tasks related to the completion of routine and non-routine testing within the lab. This includes, but is not limited to, the day-to-day process samples, QA/QC samples, and all finished product testing and certification.

Requirements

Legally authorized to work in the job posting country
High school diploma or GED
Possess a valid Driver's License
Possess or be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card
Willing and able to perform and comply with the following, with or without reasonable accommodation:
To work rotating 12-hour shifts that include nightshift, weekends and holidays
To work paid overtime shifts to cover sick calls and vacation relief.
To work safely near large, hot, high-speed machines
To climb ladders and stairs up to 200 feet in height
To transport articles of up to 50 pounds
To work around chemicals, including acids and bases
To work around hydrocarbons under high pressure and heat
To work outside in harsh weather conditions
To wear fire retardant clothing and personal protective equipment (such as steel-toe shoes, ear and eye protection)
To maintain your face daily so that a respirator/face mask can seal properly (some examples include being free of facial hair and/or clean shaven)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry or other science related field with chemical laboratory program components.
Completed college level General Chemistry series and Organic Chemistry series
2+ years of experience in the petrochemical industry
LIMS experience
Proficiency in MS Office
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees
Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference to work

Responsibilities

Participation in the laboratory safety program
Assist in the execution of all laboratory control testing and reporting
Calibration and standardization of various test equipment and reagents
Develops and maintains skills related to safety methods, SOP's, and LIMS system
Monitors and maintains inventory of reagents and instrument equipment consumables
Maintains a safe, clean, and orderly work environment
Routine testing of process samples and certification of final products