Refined Products/Crude Chemist

ONEOK•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Refined Products/Crude Chemist executes analytical program operations at a remote system laboratory under the overall direction of Analytical Services. The position manages the remote lab using LIMS and Analytical Services standard operating procedures, conducts testing on crude, refined, and NGL products, and reports results through StarLIMS and QMS. It also performs ad hoc testing for research and development projects in collaboration with Quality Control and Commercial departments. The position provides Tier 2 support for analytical instrumentation, including performing or coordinating maintenance, repairs, preventive maintenance, and service calls. It manages work authorizations with instrument service providers, coordinates Statistical Quality Control testing as directed by ASTM 6299, and reviews laboratory procedures and changes to ASTM methods. The role also supports required DOT maintenance and repair of flow-through cylinders used in natural gas liquids testing. The chemist maintains knowledge of applicable ASTM specifications and EPA and OSHA regulations, conducts routine testing audits, and oversees the local Chemical Hygiene Plan, potentially serving as the remote lab’s CHP officer. The position may train field operations personnel on new benchtop equipment used for pipeline testing. Work involves independent judgment on moderate to complex issues, minimal day-to-day supervision, and possible on-call support outside business hours. Travel may be required, up to 25%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in physical science or chemistry, or relevant experience and a technical diploma from a qualified instrument training institution as a substitute.
Three to five years of related work experience in a qualified industrial or laboratory setting, or a technical diploma from a qualified instrument training institution.
Communicate effectively in spoken and written English.
Communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and internal and external customers.
Work under time pressure, tight deadlines, and interruptions.
Use a Windows personal computer for time sheets, email, and access to company intranet information.
Follow instructions and standard procedures.
Compile or examine information and select an appropriate action from defined alternatives.
Organize or analyze information and identify solutions from a range of alternatives.
Address complex issues requiring substantial analysis or independent judgment, including highly complex or sensitive issues without existing policies or precedents.
Provide on-call support outside business hours, 24/7/365, as assigned.
Travel if required, up to 25%.

Nice To Haves

A technical diploma from a qualified instrument training institution is identified as preferred experience or as an alternative to the bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

Conduct analytical tests on crude, refined, and NGL products in accordance with Analytical Program Worksheets in StarLIMS.
Perform ad hoc testing for R&D projects in collaboration with Quality Control and Commercial departments.
Maintain qualification standards for testing methods through the annual process managed by Analytical Services.
Report results through StarLIMS and QMS and ensure results are peer-reviewed for accuracy before final reporting.
Provide Tier 2 maintenance and repair support for analytical instruments, performing repairs or coordinating service providers as appropriate.
Manage work authorizations with instrument service providers and coordinate preventive maintenance, repairs, and service calls.
Coordinate and manage Statistical Quality Control testing as directed by ASTM 6299.
Audit and review SOPs and keep current with changes to ASTM methods and emerging analytical technology.
Support required DOT maintenance and repair of flow-through cylinders used in natural gas liquids testing.
Maintain knowledge of applicable ASTM specifications and EPA and OSHA regulations for petroleum product testing.
Ensure routine testing audits are conducted and oversee the local Chemical Hygiene Plan; may serve as the remote lab’s CHP officer.
Train field operations personnel on new benchtop equipment for pipeline testing operations when required.
Provide assigned on-call support outside normal business hours, 24/7/365.
Travel when required, up to 25%.