Refinery Chemist

Valero•Memphis, TN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Valero is seeking a Refinery Chemist to perform laboratory operations, maintain regulatory compliance (especially reformulated gasoline), oversee and train Lab Technicians and Shift Chemists, and complete special projects. This role also involves environmental chemist duties, including chemical testing of wastewater and storm water for TNRCC/NPDES permits, non-permit testing of other environmental samples, and associated reporting and record keeping.

Requirements

Able and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero Memphis Refinery.
Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Biology, Bio-Chemistry, Physics, or related field required.
3 years of directly related laboratory experience required.
Must be eligible to obtain a TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential).

Responsibilities

Perform analyses, calibrations, methods, and maintenance and repairs of instruments.
Perform special projects as assigned by Laboratory Superintendent.
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.).