Lab Analyst

INEOS Belgium; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

INEOS Battleground Manufacturing Complex in La Porte, TX is seeking a Lab Analyst to perform routine testing of polymer samples using standard analytical methods and to support process control. This 12-hour shift role requires attention to safety, data entry into LIMS, SPC compliance, and collaboration with a laboratory team to maintain quality and resolve issues.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, plus 2 years of lab or process technology experience or an associate degree,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years lab or operations experience in chemical plant, refinery, or gas processing plant OR 2-year Associate Degree in Chemical/Process Technology.
• Shift work on 12-hour rotates; some overtime.
• Experience with SAP, Word, Excel, PowerPoint preferred.
• PPE use and OSHA safety procedures knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety/PPE rules and promote safety initiatives.
• Input data into the LIMS system and record results clearly.
• Analyze monitor samples and maintain equipment records.
• Enter data and maintain housekeeping standards in the lab.
• Troubleshoot and report abnormalities in test equipment.
• Schedule work to meet priorities and support QC goals.
• Participate in quality excellence teams to improve processes.
• Work collaboratively as part of the laboratory team.

Skills

Bias for action

Teamwork

Problem solving

Quality focus

Decision making

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree in Chemical/Process Technology

Tools

SAP

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Interested in joining a winning team? A team whose employees are empowered to make a difference?

Organizational context and job purpose

Organizational Context:

INEOS is a global manufacturer of petrochemicals, specialty chemicals and oil products. It comprises 28 businesses each with a major chemical company heritage. Its production network spans 148 sites in 26 countries throughout the world. The INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA business is a major participant in the North American chemical industry, with an annual manufacturing capacity of 9.6 billion pounds of petrochemicals. Manufacturing sites include Chocolate Bayou Works (Alvin, TX), Battleground Manufacturing Complex (La Porte, TX), and Carson (Carson, CA), with a corporate office in League City, TX.

The 300-acre INEOS Battleground Manufacturing Complex (BMC) was originally built in 1956 and is located on the Houston ship channel east of Houston, Texas. Currently, BMC produces both high-density polyethylene and polypropylene. The polypropylene line has a capacity of approximately 320 million pounds per year, and the seven polyethylene lines have a combined capacity of approximately 3 billion pounds per year. The BMC site has a state-of-the-art technical center which integrates research and development, technical services and quality assurance.

Purpose of the job

The Lab Analyst role reports to the Shift Team Leader and is part of the site Technology Group. The Lab Analyst is responsible for using Standard Analytical Methods to provide prompt and accurate testing of flake and pellets for conformance to quality specifications, for operational process control, to fulfill special customer requirements, or in support of troubleshooting or improvement projects.

Responsibilities AND Accountabilities

• Follow all safety/PPE rules and actively promote safety issues such as behavior based safety, safety audits, safety committee meetings, safety improvement reports, job safety analysis, safety inspections, etc.
• Directly responsible for understanding, promoting and upholding the INEOS 20 Principles.
• Directly responsible for understanding and following INEOS Group Life Saving Rules.
• Directly responsible for understanding and completing all regular CyberSecurity training and awareness campaigns.
• Perform routine testing to determine product quality status as specified by the product specification system.
• Perform routine testing to support unit production or process control as specified by the inline testing schedules or requests from the manufacturing units.
• Perform routine testing to assist with work overflow from the Analytical/Product Development Laboratory as resources permit.
• Accurately input all data into LIMS system and record test results in a legible manner on designated forms.
• Analyze monitor samples and keep equipment monitor records in accordance with the monitor policy.
• Proactively and continuously clean the laboratory and equipment to display and maintain the housekeeping standards necessary for a world-class organization.
• Follow the rules of statistical process control (SPC) on laboratory test results to assure the measurement system is in statistical control.
• Certifying and functioning as an Emergency Care Attendant is a requirement for this position.
• Actively promote quality goals and demonstrate attention to quality in job performance.
• Check operation of testing equipment, troubleshoot equipment to identify and/or correct source of problem, perform required routine preventative maintenance, and notify the shift team leader of any abnormalities or maintenance requirements.
• Initiate documentation in accordance with equipment maintenance policy.
• Schedule work to meet priorities.
• Conduct job tasks in a professional manner utilizing good housekeeping practices and laboratory technique.
• Participate as required on quality excellence teams or quality work teams to improve the current systems.
• Work as part of the laboratory team to accomplish organization goals.
• Follow and support the INEOS Mission, Values, Philosophies and Quality statements.

Skills & Knowledge Required

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years lab or operations experience in a chemical plant, refinery, or gas processing plant OR have successfully completed a 2-year Associate Degree in Chemical or Process Technology.
• Positions are on shift work, working 12-hour shifts, rotating between days and nights with some overtime required.
• Computer Skills: E-mail, SAP, Word, Excel and PowerPoint experience preferred.
• Experience using Personal Protective Equipment preferred
• Experience following safety procedures, including OSHA standards preferred
• Performance Bias: A bias for action – does things before being asked or forced by events
• Business Insight: Understands internal/external customer needs and strives to exceed their expectations.
• Partnership & Teamwork: Demonstrates shared commitment to the success of the team and the wider organization.
• Innovation: Looks for ways to do things better, faster, more efficiently
• Understands general laboratory analytical techniques & practices.
• Problem Solving and Judgment
• Performance Delivery
• Technical and Functional Skills
• Priority Setting
• Anticipates problems and adjusts accordingly
• Consistently makes timely, effective decisions

Physical Requirements

• Be able to pick up a 50 lb. objects such as polymer samples or a fire extinguisher.
• Be able to walk or stand for extended periods while performing job tasks.

Our culture is one of honesty and integrity with an emphasis on safety, health and environmental performance. On our team, people are acknowledged for embracing new practices that help create real value for customers.

Hourly range $45.26-$50.82 DOQ

Battleground Manufacturing Complex – La Porte, TX