On-Site Senior Refinery Chemist — Lab Lead & QC

Valero; Ardmore (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Pension plan

Healthcare

Job summary

Valero Ardmore Refinery is seeking a Senior Refinery Chemist to lead laboratory operations and oversee Lab Technicians on-site. The role ensures regulatory compliance, develops methods, and drives quality in fuel testing at our Ardmore facility.

The position emphasizes training, data integrity, and collaboration with vendors and regulatory bodies to support safe, accurate results and continuous improvement in the lab environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a science related field.
• 5 years of directly related laboratory experience.
• Willingness to work on-site at Valero Ardmore Refinery.

Responsibilities

• Perform non-routine sample testing and preparation.
• Maintain instrument calibration and method development/optimization.
• Support compliance with fuel quality and audit records.
• Develop training materials and safety procedures for lab staff.
• Oversee technicians and ensure data quality.
• Interact with vendors, customers, and regulatory agencies.
• Assist with special projects as directed by Laboratory Manager.
• Order instrumentation, consumables, reagents and lab supplies.

Skills

Lab testing

Regulatory compliance

Training technicians

Instrument maintenance

Quality control

Vendor interaction

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or related field

Tools

LIMS systems

Calibration equipment

Job description

Valero Ardmore Refinery is seeking a Senior Refinery Chemist to lead laboratory operations and oversee Lab Technicians on-site. The role ensures regulatory compliance, develops methods, and drives quality in fuel testing at our Ardmore facility.

The position emphasizes training, data integrity, and collaboration with vendors and regulatory bodies to support safe, accurate results and continuous improvement in the lab environment.