Technician, Lab -Petroleum - Sulphur LA

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About The Position

Intertek is seeking a Petroleum Lab Technician for its Caleb Brett team at its Sulphur, Louisiana facility. The role performs chemical and physical tests in multiple test areas using ASTM methods or other accepted industry standards. The position supports equipment calibration, maintenance, and basic troubleshooting; prepares reagents; cleans glassware and test equipment; records test data and reports it through LIMS; and maintains quality records, control charts, and laboratory supply inventories. The technician must comply with safety, quality, and housekeeping requirements and participate in cross-training as needed. The schedule is rotating day and night shifts of 12 hours, working four days on and four days off, including on-call days. Overtime may be required as business needs dictate. The role requires occasional lifting or carrying of up to 49 pounds and standing for prolonged periods. Intertek describes its purpose as bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life and provides independent inspection and testing services to the oil and gas, chemical, and other commodities markets.

Requirements

Two years of laboratory experience in a petrochemical laboratory.
Ability to multitask in high-production testing areas.
Good math and observation skills.
Proficiency using LIMS applications and established chemistry laboratory processes.
Excellent team communication, coordination, and cooperation.
Ability to follow standard and non-standard procedures.
Ability to use non-complex and complex instrumentation.
Ability to work overtime as business needs dictate.
Ability to occasionally lift or carry up to 49 pounds.
Ability to stand for prolonged periods.
Previous on-the-job exposure to various chemicals.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
College-level coursework in Chemistry.
Experience operating Octane Engines.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

Perform chemical and physical tests using ASTM methods or accepted industry standards in multiple test areas.
Assist with equipment calibration, maintenance, and basic troubleshooting.
Clean glassware and test equipment.
Assist with preparing reagents as needed.
Record data on appropriate data sheets and report data to the LIMS system.
Maintain quality records, control charts, and laboratory supply inventories.
Comply with safety, quality, and housekeeping requirements.
Participate in cross-training as needed.