Senior Refinery Chemist & Instrumentation Lead

PBF Energy; Oregon (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PBF Energy Toledo Refinery is seeking a Sr. Chemist to lead analytical testing and troubleshoot refinery processes. You will manage instrumentation calibration, maintenance programs, and QC procedures across multiple methods and instruments.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in organic or analytical chemistry and 5+ years in refinery or petrochemical settings, with at least 2 years in a laboratory environment. Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in organic or analytical chemistry is required.
• 5+ years of refinery or petrochemical experience with at least 2 years laboratory experience.
• Familiarity with industrial process safety, environment regulations, work practices, and compliance strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and provide analytical testing and troubleshooting support of refinery processes and laboratory operations.
• Manage Analytical Instrumentation and Preventative Maintenance program.
• Manage Analytical Instrumentation Calibration program per ASTM, refinery and regulatory requirements.
• Manage statistical quality control program for various methods and instrumentation.
• Investigate, procure, install and commission new analytical instrumentation as needed.
• Perform or Coordinate vendor repair of assigned analytical instrumentation.
• Develop procedures and provide training to chemists/technicians on equipment and procedures as assigned.
• Provide non-routine testing support to various departments supporting refinery projects and operation.
• Develop procedures and methods to accommodate refinery issues including outsourcing and monitoring progress.
• Provide analysis and reports for completed support work.

Skills

Analytical testing

Troubleshooting

Laboratory operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in organic or analytical chemistry

Tools

Analytical instrumentation

Job description

PBF Energy Toledo Refinery is seeking a Sr. Chemist to lead analytical testing and troubleshoot refinery processes. You will manage instrumentation calibration, maintenance programs, and QC procedures across multiple methods and instruments.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in organic or analytical chemistry and 5+ years in refinery or petrochemical settings, with at least 2 years in a laboratory environment. Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.