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.
• Analyse, calibrate, methods, and maintain and repair of instruments.
• Assist with regulatory compliance, especially with reformulated gasoline.
• 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 Memphis 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

• Must be eligible to obtain a TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential).

Skills

• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements.

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

Not specified.