Laboratory Technician - Petroleum

Intertek•Benicia, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions, is seeking a Petroleum Lab Tech to join their Caleb Brett team at their Benicia, CA facility. This role offers a career in the Inspection and Testing business within the ATIC Industry. Intertek Caleb Brett specializes in Cargo inspection and analytical assessment services for the oil and gas, chemical, and other commodities markets, boasting a global network and over 130 years of customer service. They are a Total Quality Assurance Provider, aiming to bring quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent experience helpful.
Experience in a petroleum laboratory.
Model Intertek’s 10X Energies at all times within the work place, practicing business the right way.
Be aware of, and adhere to, safety practices and policies to ensure your own safety, as well as the safety of others who may be affected by your actions at work.
Ability to work in fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with shifting priorities and demanding deadlines.
Must be detailed-oriented and able to effectively prioritize and organize workload, with efficient time management.
Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal, written, and presentation formats.
Must possess the fundamental technical and administrative skills required to perform the job duties.
Must be customer focused and quality driven.

Nice To Haves

Ability to handle chemical and petroleum products.
Proficiency in online applications.
Ability to work all shifts and weekends.
Ability to perform analytical tasks and communicate results.

Responsibilities

Receives, examines, and records inbound samples for testing through a login process.
Delivers test samples to the staging area.
Monitors the availability of supplies needed for testing processes and informs the Laboratory Manager of any needs.
Performs testing of samples and quality control specimens using specified methodology after demonstrating proficiency.
Reviews results against specifications and known expectations.
May be delegated to issue analysis to clients.
Prepares samples and quality control specimens.
Prepares and standardizes reagents and solutions.
Calibrates equipment needed for testing processes.
Verifies and communicates results obtained, making appropriate entries into instrument logs, control charts, calibration records, laboratory worksheets, and any other media to ensure data validity and traceability.
Maintains documentation, equipment, and work areas in a neat, orderly, and safe condition.
Assists in the training of less experienced employees after demonstrating proficiency.
Carries out all responsibilities in a supportive manner, adhering to the Company’s Safety Policy and Procedures.
Adheres to all Company policies.
Performs other duties as required.