Petroleum Fuel Lab Technician — Quality & Analysis Expert

Spllabs; Coppell, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Spllabs in Coppell, TX seeks a Petroleum Lab Technician to join our fuels testing laboratory. You will perform ASTM and API analytical testing on gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, ethanol, biodiesel, and crude oil, operate and maintain instruments, and ensure data accuracy in LIMS while supporting high-throughput, safe operations.

This full-time role requires a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field (or equivalent hands-on lab experience), hands-on analytical lab experience preferably in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related scientific field required; equivalent hands-on laboratory experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Hands-on analytical laboratory experience preferred, especially within petroleum, fuels, lubricants, energy, or oil & gas testing environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Familiarity with Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) is a plus.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform sample preparation and analytical testing on petroleum and fuel products in accordance with ASTM, API, ISO, and internal SOPs.
• Collect fuel and petroleum product samples from storage tanks and other designated sampling locations.
• Conduct routine fuel analysis, including sulfur, flash point, distillation, vapor pressure, density/API gravity, oxidation stability, water content, contamination, and fuel quality testing.
• Operate, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory instruments and analytical equipment.
• Analyze and interpret results, identifying trends and out-of-specification conditions and escalating as needed.
• Record, review, and validate analytical data within the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Support fuel quality assurance and regulatory compliance programs through accurate laboratory testing.
• Safely handle hazardous, flammable, and pressurized materials in a laboratory environment.
• Maintain laboratory organization, sample tracking, inventory management, and housekeeping practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical laboratory experience

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

LIMS familiarity

Job description

Spllabs in Coppell, TX seeks a Petroleum Lab Technician to join our fuels testing laboratory. You will perform ASTM and API analytical testing on gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, ethanol, biodiesel, and crude oil, operate and maintain instruments, and ensure data accuracy in LIMS while supporting high-throughput, safe operations.

This full-time role requires a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field (or equivalent hands-on lab experience), hands-on analytical lab experience preferably in