- Location
- Deer Park, United States of America
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Experience
- 18+ years
- Education
- Bachelor
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
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What’s the role
As a Chemical Laboratory Technician, you will be responsible for performing laboratory tests on chemical products, chemical process streams, and/or outfall samples to verify and ensure adherence to manufacturing specifications, process controls, product specifications, and compliance parameters. In addition, you will document all tests performed in hard-copy format as well as in the electronic management system. You will also be expected to perform routine maintenance on testing equipment and complete housekeeping duties.
Accountabilities:
Recognize potential hazards in the work area
Use proper PPE and act in accordance with our Core Values
Report to work on time and dressed in the required FRCs
Follow attendance management guidelines
Maintain a clean work area and proactively support housekeeping activities
Complete all mandatory training on time
Interpret, record, and report data, and take corrective actions in accordance with established protocols
Follow Quality System procedures and protocols
Perform required and scheduled preventive maintenance activities.
Participate in departmental meetings
Prepare equipment and instrumentation for maintenance activities, including permits as required
Communicate clearly and thoroughly through daily logs and other reporting tools
Train and support other team members as needed.
Manage sample priorities and workload to ensure the timely delivery of results
Follow the Product Approval Process
Identify and solve problems effectively
Organize work efficiently and prioritize tasks appropriately
Work accurately and thoroughly while maintaining attention to detail
Collaborate effectively with others in a team environment
Learn and apply new tasks, procedures, and technologies
What you bring
Must have legal authorization to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis for any employer other than their current employer
Bachelor's degree and/or an associate degree in science related fields with at least two years of experience, preferably in a refinery, petrochemical, and/or compliance laboratory environment
Must be at least 18 years old
Must be able to communicate effectively with colleagues and customers
Must currently hold or be able to qualify for a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card. Information regarding TWIC qualification standards can be found at: https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic
As part of the pre-employment selection process, candidates are required to successfully complete all pre-employment background, drug, medical, and reference checks, including hair drug testing
Willingness to submit to and achieve satisfactory results on all pre-employment checks and testing
Willingness to support the company's drug-free work environment, including random drug screenings
Willingness to support and comply with the company's harassment-free workplace policy
Willingness to support and comply with the company's safety policies and initiatives
Willingness to support and comply with the company's diversity and inclusion workplace policies
Willingness to provide duty coverage on a modified rotating shift schedule and work at least 12 consecutive hours per day, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime
Willingness to be on call and meet callout standards to respond to site responsibilities and emergencies
Ability to read and understand analytical procedures and test methods
Willingness to work in a diverse, multi-skilled, achievement-oriented, team-based environment
Ability to use computers in a work environment
Compliance with Deer Park policies, orders, and procedures, including those related to the safe conduct of work
Commitment to starting every shift with a safety-first mindset and focusing on maintaining an incident-free workplace
Personal integrity and transparency
Ability to be fair, equitable, and courteous to everyone
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to remain standing and/or walking for extended periods
What prior experiences are we looking for
Experience in petrochemical, refinery and/or environmental compliance testing methods and equipment, including but not limited to Karl Fischer, automated distillation, Flash Point, Liquid, Ion and Gas Chromatography techniques, X-ray fluorescence, TOC, Sulfur, Ammonia, and Sulfide analysis, pH, titrations (manual and automated), and UV-Vis spectrophotometers, is preferred.
Versed in the use of Sample Manager/GLIMS, Open Lab, SAP, and/or Dragon software applications in support of routine testing and reporting
Versed in the interpretation of SQC charts and applicable run rules.
Familiarity with NPDES water testing protocols is a plus.
Proficiency in basic chemical laboratory skills preferred (e.g., weighing, pipetting, titrating, dilutions, metric system, safe laboratory practices, unit conversions, reading and understanding laboratory methods, etc.)
Proficiency in basic math skills preferred (e.g., rounding numbers, fractions, percentages, simple statistics, and use of a hand calculator)
Proficiency in basic chemistry preferred (e.g., pH, acid-base reactions, operating principles of simple laboratory equipment, and recognition of chemical formulas)
Experience with personal or laboratory computers preferred (e.g., frequent use as a work tool for school or employment, data entry, and spreadsheet calculations)
A working knowledge of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook) is necessary
What we offer
***Please note that there is an Online Assessment which is required for this position. To be considered, you must complete the assessment and receive passing score, even if you have taken previous assessments. Please review your Workday tasks, directions and instructions to ensure you complete the required test within the provided timeframe***
The starting rate for this position is $44.25 Individual pay will be based on various factors, such as relevant work experience, education, certifications, skill level, and internal equity.
For regular full-time employees of the Company (participating companies as listed in the Summary Plan Description), insurance coverage options include medical, dental, vision coverage, life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs. Employees also participate in a company pension plan and a 401(k) plan. Paid leave includes up to 6 weeks of paid vacation time, up to 10 paid holidays, and parental leave offering 16 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents, and 8 weeks of paid leave for non-birthing parents.
Additionally, employees are eligible for short-term disability leave for up to 26 weeks at 100% or 50% of base pay as well as Long-Term Disability insurance. Shell also offers other compensation such financial reimbursement for adoption, wellness, education, and personal learning expenses, and some roles are eligible for discretionary long-term incentives. For interns, eligible benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs; participation in a 401(k) plan; and paid leave for up to 10 paid holidays. Additional information on Shell’s US benefit programs can be found at https://www.shell.us/careers/about-careers-at-shell/rewards-and-benefits.html.
You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. You’ll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. You’ll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.
Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together
Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead
Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices
Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise
Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself
Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working
Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance related salary increase – our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world
Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents
Join an organization working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply
Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams
Gain access to a wide range of training and development programs
We'd like you to know that Shell has a bold goal: to become one of the world’s most diverse and inclusive companies. You can get to know more about how we're working towards that goal, click here.
Shell in The United States
Shell has been in the US for more than 100 years, leading the sector in energy, petrochemicals and refined products. Today, we provide millions of Americans with the energy needed to heat and cool their homes and power the economy.
We operate in all 50 states, from our Deep-Water platforms in the Gulf of America to the Pennsylvania Chemicals complex and our miles of pipelines throughout the US.
We reach our customers through our 13,000 branded retail stations, and we are number 1 in gasoline sales. We also own the #1 brand of motor oil in the U.S. – Pennzoil® – made from natural gas.
We are excited to play a key role in the move to net carbon emissions while providing the oil and gas needed by society for many decades to come.
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