Lead Chemist

Job Summary

The Chemist is responsible for conducting chemical and physical laboratory tests using instrumental and wet techniques in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials to ensure quality and regulatory standards are met for raw, in-process, and finished petroleum materials. The Chemist will support safe and reliable operations to the Lab and other areas of the refinery.

Education and Experience

- A 4-year / Bachelor's Degree (Required) - A Master's Degree (Preferred) - Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. - Ten (10) or more years Laboratory experience in a refining or related industry; including advanced knowledge of instrumentation troubleshooting and repair with advanced knowledge analyzing data, Statistical Quality Control, and laboratory LIMS systems (Required) - No Licensure or Certification Required.

Job Requirements

- Analysis - Lab Operations - Detail Oriented - Communication - Reporting - Relationship Management - Continuous Improvement - Refining Operations - Refining Processes - Testing - Physical ability to work on and around industrial equipment, including climbing of stairs, ladders and in confined spaces, Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, boots, hearing protection, respirator), Ability to lift up to 50 pounds - Utilizes all lab equipment and material appropriately, maintaining a safe, clean, and orderly working environment by complying with safety and laboratory procedures, rules, and regulations - Communicates and accurately records results using LIMS software - Conducts advanced troubleshooting of methods and instrumentation malfunctions and devises resolution plan - Develops testing methods for unknown samples and draws conclusions from results to support Operations - Develops and improves analytical methods for existing and new methods - Maintains QC systems for the Laboratory to ensure data quality - Provides advanced analytical support for refinery operations, with scheduled and requested analysis, to maintain proper quality of unit products - Provides advanced analytical support for Process Engineering problem solving - Provides advanced analytical support for Supply and Distribution to control raw materials and ensure quality of finished products, including retaining samples for future analysis verification - Monitors and runs necessary standards to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the laboratory equipment - Evaluates results against operational targets and recommends a course of action if out of compliance - Prioritizes daily Chemist duties to maintain optimum workflow with scheduled and requested analysis - Manages schedules and workflow in the Lab - Oversees, mentors, and trains Chemists and Lab Technicians

CORE COMPETENCIES

- CHANGE AGILITY (LEVEL 3 APPLYING): Identifies, initiates, and adapts to organizational changes that foster enhanced effectiveness, efficiency, safety, and ultimately business results. - COLLABORATION (LEVEL 3 APPLYING): Sees connection points across the organization and partners effectively with others to achieve common goals. - DECISION MAKING (LEVEL 3 APPLYING): Selects a course of action to reduce risk and uncertainty and create optimal outcomes. - DRIVE FOR RESULTS (LEVEL 3 APPLYING): Drives to achieve challenging performance objectives. - TEAM BUILDING (LEVEL 3 APPLYING): Builds trust, fosters openness, and provides support. As the manager of a team, selects and motivates a strong team.

Benefits

We offer fantastic benefits that include up to a 10% match on 401K on your hire start, with a vesting timeline of only one year, along with medical benefits that start on day one with a 30% premium rebate annually! We value your well-being and all employees now have access to the Calm app for FREE, which is used for meditation, stress management, and better sleep. Through our performance management program, you can earn additional annual incentives as you set and achieve goals. Our pay for performance culture motivates our employees to improve Delek’s year-over-year company, business unit, and individual results. With some of the highest bonus payouts in recent years, we know that our success is due to our talented and dedicated team.