Refinery Chemist

Valero•Sunray, TX

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Valero is the best-in-class producer of essential fuels and products that are foundational to modern life. We invite you to join our ~10,000 employees to drive exceptional results for our company, the energy industry and our community. As a Refinery Chemist you will perform laboratory operations, maintain regulatory compliance (especially reformulated gasoline), oversee and train Lab Technicians and Shift Chemists, and complete special projects. Perform environmental chemist duties, to include: the required chemical testing of wastewater and storm water for TNRCC/NPDES permits and the non-permit testing of other environmental samples, as well as any reports and record keeping needed to validate the results. At Valero, we are committed to advancing the future of energy through innovation, ingenuity and unmatched execution.

Requirements

Able and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero McKee Refinery, required.
Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Biology, Bio-Chemistry, Physics, or related field required.
3 years of directly related laboratory experience required.

Responsibilities

Perform analyses, calibrations, methods, and maintenance and repairs of instruments.
Perform special projects as assigned by Laboratory Manager.
Maintain analytical specialization in certain areas.
Assist with regulatory compliance, especially with reformulated gasoline.
Train and oversee Lab Techs and Shift Chemists in the use of instruments
Perform eleven required tests on wastewater for permits.
Test storm water for COD, oil and grease.
Test sour water stripper samples for ammonia and sulfide.
Other duties as assigned (ordering of instrumentation, supplies, etc.).