Laboratory Technician - Freeport, TX

RXinsider LTD.; Freeport (TX); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Bonus Plan

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Company-matched Retirement plan

Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays

Life Insurance and AD&D

Job summary

Bureau Veritas in Texas is seeking Oil and Petroleum Laboratory Technicians to perform laboratory tests determining chemical and physical characteristics of materials, supporting quality control, process control, and product development.

You will operate instruments such as viscometers, GC, spectrophotometers, and densitometers, follow safety procedures, and participate as a team member. A GED with 1–3 years of related experience is typical; a bachelor’s degree may be preferred for some roles.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1–3 years related experience; bachelor’s degree may be preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operate manuals, and write routine reports.
• Strong math skills; basic algebra applicable to role.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Follow all company safety procedures and guidelines.
• Operate laboratory equipment such as viscometer, densitometer, spectrophotometer, GC, colorimeter.
• Test samples related to oil and gas per industry methods.
• Instruments used include GC, titrators, densitometers, ICP, AA.
• Analyze SQC samples and compare results to limits.
• Prepare chemical solutions.
• Instrument calibration, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• May work rotating schedule including weekends/holidays; on-call and overtime.

Skills

Reading and interpreting documents

Writing routine reports

Public speaking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

Viscometer

Densitometer

Spectrophotometer

Gas chromatograph

Colorimeter

ICP

AA

Job description

SUMMARY:

Oil and Petroleum Laboratory Technicians perform laboratory tests to determine chemical and physical characteristics or composition of solid, liquid, or gaseous materials for such purposes as quality control, process control, or product development by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND REPONSIBILITIES:

include the following. Other duties may

• Follow all company safety procedures and guidelines.
• Operate laboratory equipment and instruments such as viscometer, densitometer, spectrophotometer, gas chromatograph, colorimeter, and other equipment.
• Test samples related to oil and gas per industry or company methods. Examples of sample types may include gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, fuel oil and petrochemicals.
• Instruments utilized for testing could include gas chromatograph, titrators, densitometers,
• ICP, AA, and other instruments.
• Follow all company quality procedures.
• Analyze SQC samples and compare the results to known limits.
• Prepare chemical solutions.
• Recognize and investigate suspect test results.
• Participating as a team player, understanding the success of the team is critical.
• Instrument calibration, as required.
• Instrument maintenance and troubleshooting, as required.
• May work a rotating schedule including weekends and holidays and must be available to work on an on-call basis. Some overtime may be required.
• Other duties assigned by management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor’s Degree preferred for some technician and other laboratory roles.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to execute basic algebra as it applies to the role.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSE, AND REGISTRATIONS:

Valid driver’s license required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk or hear; and taste and smell. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may be required to drive. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

At Bureau Veritas, we are dedicated to ensuring our employees receive fair and competitive pay, accompanied by comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

Here’s a Breakdown Of What We Provide

• Annual Incentive Bonus Plan
• Pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location.
• Our Health and Welfare Benefits are designed to meet your needs, eligible on your first day of employment:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Company-matched Retirement plan
• Generous Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Life Insurance and AD&D coverage
• Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Optional life and pet insurance
• EAP and Total Wellbeing Lifestyle Programs
• Tuition Assistance and/or Professional Development
• Employee Discounts
• This information is transparently provided in adherence to several state and local Equal Pay and Pay Transparency Laws.

Join us at Bureau Veritas, where your well-being and professional growth are our top priorities.