Refinery Chemist

About the role

As a Refinery Chemist at Valero, you will perform laboratory operations, maintain regulatory compliance (especially reformulated gasoline), oversee and train Lab Technicians and Shift Chemists, and complete special projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform environmental chemist duties, to include: the required chemical testing of wastewater and storm water for TNRCC/NPDES permits and the non-permit testing of other environmental samples, as well as any reports and record keeping needed to validate the results.
• Perform analyses, calibrations, methods, and maintenance and repairs of instruments.
• Assist with regulatory compliance, especially with reformulated gasoline.
• Maintain analytical specialization in certain areas.
• Train and oversee Lab Techs and Shift Chemists in the use of instruments.
• Perform eleven required tests on wastewater for permits.
• Test storm water for COD, oil and grease.
• Test sour water stripper samples for ammonia and sulfide.
• Complete other duties as assigned (ordering of instrumentation, supplies, etc.).

Requirements

• Able and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero McKee Refinery, required.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Biology, Bio-Chemistry, Physics, or related field required.
• 3 years of directly related laboratory experience required.

Qualifications

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Skills

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Benefits

Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Program
100% match on 401(K) up to 7%, with immediate vesting
Company-sponsored Pension Plan
Comprehensive Healthcare and Wellness Program

Pay

Salaried exempt status, meaning you are not eligible for overtime pay.

Schedule

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