Laboratory Technician, Borger Refinery

Phillips 66•Borger, TX

1d•$39 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Technician, Borger Refinery performs various chemical analyses in a quality control laboratory. This position works a 12 hour rotating shift, including days, nights, many weekends, and some holidays. Hourly pay for qualified Laboratory Technicians ranges from $38.76 to $41.29. Benefits include a 7.5% annual cash bonus target, 8% 401k match, and Cash Balance Account pension. This position requires the successful completion of an online assessment. If you meet the required qualifications of the position, a link to complete the assessment will be emailed to you immediately after your completed application is received. Please check your spam folder if you do not see the email. The assessment must be completed within 7 days of your application date OR prior to the job posting expiration date (May 3, 2026), whichever is earlier. Your assessment results will be valid for one year.

Requirements

Legally authorized to work in the United States
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Valid driver's license
Willing and able to perform/comply with the following, with or without reasonable accommodation:
Work a 12-hour rotating shift, which includes some weekends, holidays and nights
Work overtime
Assume on-call responsibilities
Work in enclosed spaces, such as tanks and silos
Work near large, hot, high-speed machines
Climb up to 250 feet in height
Lift up to 50 pounds
Work with chemicals, including acids, bases and solvents
Wear fire retardant clothing and personal protective equipment (such as steel-toe shoes, ear and eye protection)
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)
Perform firefighting duties
Work outside in harsh weather conditions
Work with petroleum products that are under high pressure and high temperatures
Evacuate in a safe and timely manner in the event of an emergency
Read at a level to understand written safety procedures, work procedures, work permits, instruction manuals
Learn computer software associated with process operations
Operate standard petroleum laboratory testing instrumentation and test equipment
Follow both Standard Laboratory Procedures (SLPs) and American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) procedures
Perform minor instrument maintenance

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or higher in Chemistry/Chemical Technology or another related Science discipline
3 or more years of experience as a Laboratory Technician or Chemist
3 or more years of direct experience working in a refinery and/or chemical industry
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering (other Physical Science disciplines considered)
Knowledge of CFR Engines and willingness to perform minor maintenance

Responsibilities

Run chemical analyses on a variety of products in a quality control laboratory
Climb stairs on storage tanks, as well as bend, kneel, squat, and occasionally lift heavy articles
Maintain a safe work environment, sample and handle chemical materials, and perform maintenance on laboratory equipment
Work directly with plant engineers, operations and maintenance personnel, and other lab personnel in a team environment
Enter and retrieve data from computer systems
Use fire prevention equipment when necessary, along with many other general maintenance activities

Benefits

7.5% annual cash bonus target
8% 401k match
Cash Balance Account pension
Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program (VCIP) bonus
Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with an annual company contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees on HDHP
Total well-being programs and incentives, including Employee Assistance Plan, well-being reimbursement, and backup family care services

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