Petroleum Lab Specialist — Paid Training & Benefits

DC Army National Guard; Utah; On-site; USD 9,100 - 11,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

A monthly paycheck

Montgomery GI Bill

Tuition assistance (federal/state)

Job summary

DC Army National Guard seeks a Petroleum Laboratory Specialist to ensure the quality and safety of fuels used in Army operations. You will supervise or perform tests on petroleum products, collect samples, and verify results against specifications.

Training lasts about 10 weeks Basic Training and 10 weeks Advanced Individual Training, with opportunities to pursue civilian lab careers in refineries or chemical industries after service.

Qualifications

• Military enlistment in the Army National Guard.
• Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED.
• Must be between 17 and 35 years old.
• Must pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards.
• Citizenship requirements per NATIONALGUARD.com.

Responsibilities

• Supervise or conduct laboratory tests on petroleum, oil, and lubricant products.
• Obtain or receive petroleum product samples.
• Test for contaminants, strength, and toxic qualities.
• Evaluate test results against specification requirements.
• Follow fire prevention and safety control procedures.
• Keep detailed laboratory records and files.

Skills

Lab equipment use

Chemistry interest

Mathematics interest

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Centrifuges and spectrometers

Job description

DC Army National Guard seeks a Petroleum Laboratory Specialist to ensure the quality and safety of fuels used in Army operations. You will supervise or perform tests on petroleum products, collect samples, and verify results against specifications.

Training lasts about 10 weeks Basic Training and 10 weeks Advanced Individual Training, with opportunities to pursue civilian lab careers in refineries or chemical industries after service.