Laboratory Technician-Petroleum - Sulphur LA

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 Petroleum Lab Technician for the Caleb Brett team at our Sulphur, LA facility. 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 and over 130 years of exceptional customer service, we deliver independent inspection and testing with industry-leading customer service.

Responsibilities

• Perform numerous chemical and physical tests based on American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) methods or accepted industry standards in multiple test areas.
• Assist with equipment calibration, maintenance, and basic troubleshooting.
• Clean glassware and test equipment.
• Assist with preparing reagents as needed.
• Record data on appropriate data sheets and report data to LIMS system.
• Maintain quality records, control charts, and lab supply inventories.
• Comply with safety, quality, and housekeeping requirements.
• Participate in cross-training as needed.
• Work overtime as business needs dictate.

Requirements

• Must demonstrate ability to multi-task in high production testing areas.
• Must possess good math and observation skills.
• Must demonstrate proficiency using LIMS applications and established chemistry lab processes.
• Must demonstrate excellent team communication, coordination, and cooperation.
• Must demonstrate ability to follow standard and non-standard procedures.
• Must demonstrate ability to utilize non-complex and complex instrumentation.
• Ability to occasionally lift/carry up to 49 pounds.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Previous exposure to various chemicals on the job.
• Two years of laboratory experience in a petrochemical lab.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (required).
• College-level coursework in Chemistry (preferred).
• Experience operating Octane Engines (preferred).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Microsoft Word and Excel (preferred).

Schedule

Rotating (Days/Nights) shifts are 12 hours. Working a 4 on 4 off schedule including on-call days.

Benefits

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