Laboratory Manager-Petroleum - Corpus Christi, TX

This position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers.

About the role

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions, is seeking a Lab Manager to join our Caleb Brett team on site in Corpus Christi, TX. Intertek Caleb Brett provides specialized cargo inspection and analytical assessment services to the oil and gas, chemical, and other commodities markets. With a global network of laboratories, 24/7 availability, and over 130 years of exceptional customer service, we deliver independent inspection and testing with industry-leading customer service.

Our Purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

Responsibilities

• Render to clients an accurate, rapid, and efficient testing service of indisputable integrity.
• Provide adequate supervision of testing and review of results.
• Ensure that adequate calibrated equipment and trained personnel are available for all jobs.
• Perform Laboratory employee performance evaluations, maintain discipline, and recommend hiring and dismissal.
• Seek new business and act as a positive company representative to clients.
• Set a positive example for all employees through professional behavior and foster a professional atmosphere.
• Carry out all responsibilities in a supportive manner with adherence to the Company's Safety Policy and Procedures, Quality Management System, Ethics Policy, Environmental Management System, Vision, and Strategy.
• Exercise good judgement, common sense, and diplomacy in the lab and with managing the team.

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead and motivate employees to actively support the objectives of the laboratory.
• Organized with time management skills.
• Experience in handling chemical and petroleum products.
• Protocol, procedure, and safety oriented.
• Understand the significance of the data generated by test methods.
• 3-5 years minimum, specifically in GC lab experience, is required.
• Valid Driver's License with a reliable driving record is required.
• Minimum one year of managerial experience within a petroleum laboratory.
• Minimum five years of hands-on working experience in a petroleum laboratory.

Qualifications

• High School/GED (required).
• A college degree in chemistry from an accredited college or university is a plus.

Schedule

8 am to 5 pm daily, Monday through Friday, with occasional overtime.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Generous vacation/sick time (PTO).
• Tuition reimbursement.