QA Lab Technician I Trainee

Ergon•Vicksburg, MS

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Ergon Refining is hiring an entry-level shift QA Lab Technician Trainee for its laboratory in Vicksburg, Mississippi. The laboratory provides analytical support for refinery and terminal operations, including process, product, and wastewater testing. The trainee tests samples, evaluates data for accuracy, reports results, and develops proficiency in petroleum testing requirements while assigned to a primary laboratory area. The position begins as a Quality Laboratory Technician I Trainee. Within six months of hire, the employee must complete the Quality Laboratory Technician I training requirements in the Job Qualification Workbook. After meeting those requirements, the employee is promoted to Quality Laboratory Technician I (Temporary). The employee must then independently conduct all Level I testing for at least 40 hours per year and specified Level II testing for at least 160 hours per year. Once these requirements are met, the temporary designation is removed. Required hours must be documented in both laboratory areas during each rolling 12-month period to maintain qualifications, and periodic competency checks must be passed. Failure to complete training and qualification requirements may result in a 30-day probation and possible disciplinary action. Ergon Refining describes itself as a family-owned, relationship-driven company that values employees’ willingness to learn and contribute. The company offers a competitive benefits package. Applicants must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check and have a clean motor vehicle record.

Requirements

Two-year associate degree or work experience assessed as equivalent by the Laboratory Manager.
Successful completion of training requirements outlined by laboratory management.
Good communication skills with managers and employees.
Successful completion and passing of a Functional Job Capacity Evaluation (FCE).
Pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Clean motor vehicle record (MVR).

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of petroleum products and the petroleum industry.
Knowledge of statistics.
Computer skills.

Responsibilities

Practice good laboratory safety habits and participate in required safety training.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment.
Follow practices and procedures related to ISO 17025, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001.
Identify and report deviations from the laboratory quality management system, SQC program, or laboratory activity procedures.
Report to laboratory management on the performance of the laboratory quality management system and any need for improvement.
Ensure the effectiveness of laboratory activities.
Provide analytical support to refinery and terminal operations through requested sample analysis and evaluation.
Provide certification support for all product lines.
Statistically monitor lube oil products and certifications for variation.
Maintain required supplies inventory for continuous laboratory operation.
Maintain and dispose of retained samples.
Handle equipment properly and keep it clean.
Perform equipment verifications as required by procedures or standard laboratory practice.
Be available for call-out when scheduled.
Complete required Quality Laboratory Technician I training within six months of hire.
Independently conduct all Level I testing for at least 40 hours per year and specified Level II testing for at least 160 hours per year after promotion to Quality Laboratory Technician I (Temporary).
Document required hours in both laboratory areas during each rolling 12-month period to maintain qualifications.
Complete and pass periodic competency checks.
Attend monthly safety meetings with laboratory staff.