Production Support Technician

Chevron • Danville, VA

40d • $28

About The Position

In this role, you will be responsible for assisting with technical support to Renewable Energy Group with an emphasis on maintaining and improving the quality of the current production and validating the quality of the incoming feedstock.

Requirements

• 0-2 years of experience
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver's License
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio)
• Be available for rotating 8, 10, or 12-hour shift work and overtime
• Communicate effectively with management and co-workers (oral and written)

Nice To Haves

• An associate's degree in a science-related field is preferred, or experience in a laboratory setting can be substituted
• Analytical ability to identify the root cause of measurement error, comprehension of instrument technical specifications and calibration procedures preferred
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• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate attention to detail and documentation
• Maintain a clean and orderly working environment
• Ability to read and follow directions and instructions

Responsibilities

• Quality testing of incoming/refined ingredients, in-process products, finished products, and co-products
• Perform analytical testing utilizing various laboratory instrumentation including (but not limited to): GC-FID, Karl Fisher titrator, densitometer, ICP, and sulfur analyzer.
• Analyze analytical information and communicate the results efficiently and accurately to management.
• Perform instrument calibration and verification per manufacturing recommendations ASTM D6751 test methods, and internal work instructions.
• Participate in the SCQ program, BQ9000 program, Chevron REG's Quality Program, and FSMA program.
• Perform laboratory standard and reagent preparation.
• Perform activities related to the continuous improvement of laboratory operations, including testing accuracy and precision in compliance with statistical quality assurance
• Troubleshoot instrumentation problems if/when they arise and offer solutions/recommendations for remediation.
• Administrative and housekeeping duties.
• Recording of testing data in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Manage multiple tasks simultaneously and in a timely manner
• Record data and generate reports on a timely basis

Benefits

• Chevron offers competitive compensation and benefits programs which includes, but is not limited to, variable pay, health care coverage, retirement plan, protection coverage, time off and leave programs, training and development opportunities and a range of allowances connected to specific work situations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees