Refinery Chemist

Valero • Ardmore, OK

13h • Onsite

About The Position

A Chemist performs laboratory operations, maintains regulatory compliance, oversees and trains Lab Technicians, and completes special projects. This role supports Valero’s work through innovation, ingenuity, and execution. The position is salaried exempt and is not eligible for overtime pay.

The successful candidate must be able and willing to work on-site, in person, at the Valero Ardmore Refinery. Position level and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Valero’s pre-employment process includes successful completion of a background check and hair-analysis drug screen.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Physics, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of directly related laboratory experience.
• Able and willing to work on-site, in person, at the Valero Ardmore Refinery.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a petroleum laboratory.
• Knowledge of LIMS systems.
• Knowledge of Statistical Quality Control charting.

Responsibilities

• Perform non-routine sample testing and preparation.
• Perform instrument maintenance and calibration, and develop and optimize methods.
• Assist with compliance protocols for fuel quality, statistical quality control, audit records, and document control.
• Perform special projects as assigned by the Laboratory Manager.
• Maintain analytical specialization in certain areas of the laboratory.
• Develop training documents and safety procedures.
• Train and qualify laboratory technicians.
• Oversee technicians and monitor the quality of test data.
• Interact with vendors, customers, and regulatory agencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including ordering instrumentation, consumables, reagents, and general laboratory supplies.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and annual bonus program.
• 100% match on 401(k) contributions up to 7%, with immediate vesting.
• Company-sponsored pension plan.
• Comprehensive healthcare and wellness program.
• Customizable benefits package, subject to employee eligibility and work location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level