Refining Laboratory Technician I

Marathon Petroleum Corporation•Robinson, IL

3d•$37 - $53•Onsite

About The Position

Marathon Petroleum Company’s Illinois Refining Division in Robinson, Illinois, is seeking a Refining Laboratory Technician to support refinery production by performing accurate, timely laboratory testing and helping produce quality products safely, efficiently, and in an environmentally sound manner. The technician reports to the Laboratory Supervisor and operates and maintains laboratory equipment, documents results and samples, and records test data. The position performs routine and simultaneous analytical tests according to established methods and standard operating procedures. Work includes testing refinery intermediate streams and finished products, supporting process operations, maintaining sample chain-of-custody documentation, entering information into a LIMS, and preparing certificates of analysis. The role also involves driving a company vehicle to pick up and deliver samples. Employees work a rotating 12-hour day/night DuPont schedule that includes weekends and holidays. Mandatory overtime may be required when conditions warrant. Relocation is not approved for this position. The hourly rate is $37.01 at the starting rate, progressing to $53.33 over 48 months, based on current rates and subject to increase.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 16 hours of college-level chemistry.
Four or more years of experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time indefinite basis without needing employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Willingness to make timely decisions and capability to expand beyond stated responsibilities.
Ability to multitask, think strategically, and work toward continual improvement of internal processes.
Ability to lift 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Degree major in Chemistry.
Prior laboratory experience in petroleum applications.
Understanding of SQC.
Experience with gas chromatography and wet chemistry.

Responsibilities

Perform analytical testing in strict accordance with standard operating procedures, producing accurate and timely results.
Conduct routine tests, measurements, analyses, and preparations using established methods and procedures.
Operate laboratory equipment and record, organize, and report test results for review and analysis.
Complete routine calculations and reports.
Input, submit, and receive computer data; maintain databases, run programs, and enter sample and test information into a LIMS.
Coordinate chain-of-custody forms and document that samples are received in appropriate containers, at required temperatures, and within holding times.
Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment.
Perform multiple analytical tests simultaneously while following procedures.
Provide quality-control analyses for refinery intermediate streams and finished products and provide technical support to the process.
Initiate certificates of analysis in accordance with product specification requirements.
Drive a company vehicle to pick up and deliver samples.