Senior Refinery Chemist

Valero Energy; Ardmore (OK); In loco; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive pay

401(k) match

Pension plan

Health & wellness program

Descrizione del lavoro

Valero Energy in Ardmore, OK is seeking a Senior Refinery Chemist to lead laboratory operations on-site and ensure regulatory compliance. You will oversee and train technicians, develop methods, and manage special projects that advance fuel quality and safety standards.

The role requires a BS in a science field and at least five years of related lab experience, with preferred familiarity in petroleum labs and LIMS. This is a salaried, exempt position at the Ardmore refinery.

Competenze

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Biology, Bio-Chemistry, Physics, or related field required.
• Minimum of 5 years directly related laboratory experience.
• On-site work at Valero Ardmore Refinery required.

Mansioni

• Performs non-routine sample testing and preparation.
• Maintains instrument calibration and methods development.
• Oversees and trains laboratory technicians.
• Assists with compliance protocols relative to fuel quality and QC.
• Performs special projects as assigned by Laboratory Manager.
• Develops training documents and safety procedures.
• Oversees test data quality and interacts with vendors/regulatory agencies.

Conoscenze

Laboratory operations

Regulatory compliance

Training technicians

Special projects

Vendor interaction

Formazione

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or related field

Strumenti

LIMS systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description - Senior Refinery Chemist (26001FX)

Job Description

Senior Refinery Chemist - 26001FX

Description

Valero is the best-in-class producer of essential fuels and products that are foundational to modern life. We invite you to join our ~10,000 employees to drive exceptional results for our company, the energy industry and our community.

A Senior Refinery Chemist performs laboratory operations, maintains regulatory compliance, oversees and trains Lab Technicians and completes special projects.

At Valero, this role performs duties that support our commitment to advancing the future of energy through innovation, ingenuity, and unmatched execution, including:

• Performs non-routine sample testing and preparation


• Performs instrument maintenance and calibration, methods development & optimization.


• Assists with compliance protocols relative to fuel quality, statistical quality control, audit records, document control


• Performs special projects as assigned by Laboratory Manager


• Maintains analytical specialization in certain areas of laboratory


• Develop training documents and safety procedures


• Training and qualification of laboratory technicians


• Oversee technicians and monitor quality of test data


• Interact with vendors, customers and regularatory agencies


• Other duties as assigned (ordering of instrumentation, consumables, reagents, and general laboratory supplies, etc.)

This position is salaried exempt status, which means you are not eligible for overtime pay.

Qualifications

• Able and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero Ardmore Refinery, required.


• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Biology, Bio-Chemistry, Physics, or related field required.


• 5 years of directly related laboratory experience required.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience in a petroleum lab is preferred.


• Knowledge of LIMS systems is preferred.


• Knowledge of Statistical Quality Control charting is preferred.

Need more reasons to work for a company that is both professionally challenging and culturally rewarding? Take a look at some of our best-in-class benefits:

• Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Program


• 100% match on 401(K) up to 7%, with immediate vesting


• Company-sponsored Pension Plan


• Comprehensive Healthcare and Wellness Program

Benefits described above are highlights only, subject to an employee's eligibility and work location.

Discover more about Ardmore and how we're making a difference there.

Position level and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Valero's employees and team-focused culture drive our success. We're invested in our dedicated workforce through a comprehensive, customizable benefits package, while supporting a caring culture that delivers a rewarding work environment built on teamwork, excellence and career growth. To explore the ways we build a stronger team, visit Valero.com/Careers .

Valero is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Please be advised, if you are viewing this position on a website that lists an estimated salary rate/range, it was not provided by Valero. Valero's market specific salary rate/range will be provided during the recruiting process and tends to be higher than what is estimated by such websites.

The posting may close earlier than the advertised date based on applications received.

Note: Valero's pre-employment process includes successful completion of a background check and hair-analysis drug screen.