Oil & Petrochemical Lab Technician – Growth & Benefits

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

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.