Laboratory Technician-Petroleum

Intertek•Sulphur, LA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Lab Technician, Petroleum - On Site Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Petroleum Lab Technician in the Caleb Brett team, at our Sulphur, LA facility. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the Inspection and Lab Testing business, with Intertek, a Global and Award-winning leader in the ATIC Industry! Intertek Caleb Brett provides specialized Cargo inspection and analytical assessment services to the oil and gas, chemical and other commodities markets. With a global network of laboratories, 24/7 availability, and more than 130 years of exceptional customer service, our customers receive independent inspection and testing with industry-leading customer service. Intertek / Caleb Brett is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands and organizations in every sector and industry around the world. We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Our Purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life. What are we looking for? The Lab Tech, Petroleum is responsible for performing numerous chemical and physical tests based on American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) methods or accepted industry standards in multiple test areas. Shift/Schedule: Rotating (Days/Nights) shifts are 12 hours. Working a 4 on 4 off schedule including on call days. Salary & Benefits Information In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more. What you’ll do: Performs numerous chemical and physical tests based on American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) methods or accepted industry standards in multiple test areas. Assist with equipment calibration, maintenance and basic troubleshooting. Cleans glassware and test equipment. Assists with preparing reagents as needed. Records data on appropriate data sheets and reports data to LIMS system. Responsible for maintaining quality records, control charts, and lab supply inventories. Responsible for complying with safety, quality and housekeeping requirements. Participates in cross training as needed. This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.

Requirements

Must demonstrate ability to multi-task in high production testing areas
Must possess good math and observation skills
Must demonstrate proficiency using LIMS applications and established chemistry lab processes
Must demonstrate excellent team communication, coordination and cooperation
Must demonstrate ability to follow standard and non-standard procedures
Must demonstrate ability to utilize non-complex and complex instrumentation
Must be able to work overtime as business needs dictate
Ability to occasionally lift/carry up to 49 pounds
Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time
Previous exposure to various chemicals on the job
High school diploma or GED preferred

Nice To Haves

College level course work in Chemistry is a big plus
Two years laboratory experience in a petrochemical lab
Experience operating Octane Engines
Prefer proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Microsoft Word and Excel

Responsibilities

Performs numerous chemical and physical tests based on American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) methods or accepted industry standards in multiple test areas.
Assist with equipment calibration, maintenance and basic troubleshooting.
Cleans glassware and test equipment.
Assists with preparing reagents as needed.
Records data on appropriate data sheets and reports data to LIMS system.
Responsible for maintaining quality records, control charts, and lab supply inventories.
Responsible for complying with safety, quality and housekeeping requirements.
Participates in cross training as needed.