Technician, Lab

LyondellBasell North America•Channelview, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

LyondellBasell is a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. With a nearly 70-year legacy that includes a Nobel Prize in Chemistry and our proprietary MoReTec recycling technology, LYB is enabling a more sustainable future for generations to come. LYB develops high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. LYB places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is Advancing Good with an emphasis on our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. We're addressing the global challenges of ending plastic waste, taking climate action, and supporting a thriving society, while generating value for our customers, investors, and society. Come Join an Inclusive Team. LyondellBasell is currently seeking a qualified, dedicated Laboratory Technician for our Channelview, TX Manufacturing Complex, located 18 miles from downtown Houston. Our 4,000-acre Channelview Complex consists of two olefin units at the north side facility that manufacture ethylene, propylene, butadiene and benzene. The south side facility uses many of these products to produce propylene oxide, styrene monomer and other derivatives. This position is an immediate, direct hire with competitive pay. Offering a full benefits package that starts your first day on the job, benefits include: medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, health savings, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts.

Requirements

Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language
Must possess a High School Diploma or G.E.D. and college level chemistry courses for science majors
At least 2+ year experience working in a laboratory setting
Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Ability to apply basic mathematics skills
Ability to analyze data and make decisions accordingly
Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information
Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly
Properly interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
Possess a professional attitude
Ability to multitask and utilize the time available to organize and complete work within given deadlines
Must be willing and able provide overtime coverage, occasional plant call-outs.
Must be willing and able to work shift work hours alternating periods between days and nights.
Must be willing to work with hazardous and/or flammable chemicals with proper safety precautions, training, and equipment.
Must be willing and able to work in environments that require frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting (30 lbs.)
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a diverse set of cross functional groups.
Proficient computer skills are required to effectively use requisite software applications.
Complete tasks wearing required personal protective equipment which may include fire protective clothing, goggles, face shields, gloves, steel toe boots, hearing protection, respirators, etc.

Nice To Haves

Currently enrolled or completed a Science degree program
Industrial Lab experience

Responsibilities

Conduct chemical and physical laboratory testing and analysis as directed to assist production in making qualitative and quantitative analyses and report the results to the requestor as needed
Understand and apply technical information, diagrams, and procedures related to test methods and standards (ASTM/ISO), instrumentation and quality control pertinent to physical and analytical lab operations.
Assist with test method development and work instructions as needed
Monitor product quality to ensure compliance to standards and specifications. Compile and interpret results of tests and analyses.
Observe and record data in an accurate, precise and organized manner as required
Continue training of all test methods that are related to the physical testing performed in the laboratory
Operate pertinent laboratory equipment for test specimen creation
Maintain and clean laboratory instruments and equipment, but not limited to troubleshoot and perform minor maintenance on laboratory instrumentation and equipment
Conform to safe work practices and compliant to corporate safety program
Provide and maintain a safe work environment by participating in safety programs, committees, or teams, and by conducting laboratory and plant safety audits.
Handle hazardous materials in a safe and cautious manner
If necessary, may perform duties not directly related to position and assist fellow workers.
Learn and perform routine and non-routine sample analyses and develop as a technician to be able to: Document, communicate, and archive analytical results.
Test quality control standards to ensure validity of sample results.
Execute routine calibrations as required and maintain associated records.
Be an active member of the lab / shift which may include participating on committees dealing with investigations, policy and procedure development, and improving the work place environment.
Interact well with lab specialist, chemists and operating technicians as it pertains to instrument troubleshooting, sample analysis methods, calibration and results.
Engage in frequent developmental dialog with supervisor and others to continually enhance personal and group performance and development.