Technician, Lab, Petroleum
Lab Technician -Petroleum - Client Site
Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking an early career lab technician to join our Caleb Brett team, at a client site, in Corpus Christi, TX. This is a fantastic opportunity to jump start a versatile career in the Petroleum Lab Testing business, with Intertek, a Global and Award -winning leader in the ATIC Industry!
Intertek Cale Brett provides specialized Cargo inspection and analytical assessment services to the oil and gas, chemical and other commodities markets. With a global network of laboratories, 24/7 availability, and more than 130 years of exceptional customer service, our customers receive independent inspection and testing with industry-leading customer service.
Intertek / Caleb Brett is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands and organizations in every sector and industry around the world. We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Our Purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.
What are we looking for?
The Petroleum Lab Tech is responsible for performing numerous and varied tests on petroleum products, following ASTM guidelines, in a safe, ethical and professional manner. This position will involve working directly at a client site for Intertek, in Corpus Christi.
Shift/Schedule: 12 hour shifts, four on four off , alternating days and nights
Salary & Benefits Information
In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.
What you’ll do:
- Perform numerous chemical and physical tests based on American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) methods or accepted industry standards in multiple test areas
- Assist with equipment calibration, maintenance, and basic troubleshooting.
- Clean glassware and test equipment.
- Assist with preparing reagents as needed.
- Record data on appropriate data sheets and reports data to LIMS system.
- Responsible for maintaining quality records, control charts, and lab supply inventories.
- Responsible for complying with safety, quality, and housekeeping requirements.
- Participate in cross training as needed.
This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.
Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:
- Must demonstrate ability to multi-task in high production testing areas.
- Must possess good math and observation skills.
- Must demonstrate proficiency using LIMS applications and established chemistry lab processes.
- Must demonstrate ability to follow standard and non-standard procedures.
- Must demonstrate ability to utilize non-complex and complex instrumentation.
- Must be able to work overtime as business needs dictate
- Ability to regularly lift/carry up to 44 pounds
- Ability to occasionally lift/carry up to 49 pounds
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time
- Prior exposure to various chemicals
- Ability to acquire a TWIC is required
Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Prefer successful completion of at least one semester of college level chemistry and/or prior work experience in a laboratory environment
- Prefer proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Microsoft Word and Excel
Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.
Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.
Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.
We Value Diversity
Intertek’s network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email [email protected] or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.
*Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.