Lab Technician

Lab Technician

Location: Sweeny, TX

Pay: $35 hr. to $38 hr.

Contract: 12 months

Responsibilities:

• Climbing and sampling of storage tanks and LPG's
• Utilizing various sampling equipment on the job
• Working with sample compositor systems
• Utilizing Fresh Air SCBA system to sample sour tanks.
• Driving to terminals for sample pickup each shift
• Bottle room and sample retain/disposal maintenance.
• Ability to work alone as well as in a team.
• Practices good interpersonal skill sets daily, including communication, listening, teamwork and leadership.
• Takes responsibility for tasks, quality, and accuracy and is accountable for those responsibilities.
• Responsible for the safety/health of self and those working with you, promoting health and safety of others, and performing quality work in a safe and environmentally conscientious manner.
• Responsible for complying with Laboratory policies and procedures, company policies and procedures, established standards, and governmental regulations (Federal, State and Local)
• Overtime work required at times.
• Ability to understand and carry out work direction in a safe manner.

  Basic/Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• TWIC card for terminal access required.
• Valid Driver's license
• Ability to work alone as well as in a team.
• Daily work attendance and punctuality
• Ability to work at heights.
• Able to work 8-hour shift schedule (days and nights)
  • To work overtime
  • To lift 50 pounds
  • To dawn SCBA and half-masks when needed
  • To work around chemicals, including acids and bases
  • To wear fire retardant clothing and personal protective equipment (such as steel-toed shoes, ear, and eye protection)
  • To maintain your face daily so that a respirator/face mask can seal properly (some examples include being free of facial hair and/or clean shaven) if applicable.
  • To work outside in harsh weather conditions
  • To work with petroleum products that are under high pressure and heat.

    Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience with petroleum sampling
• Good interpersonal skills including active listening, issue resolution, proactive communication, leadership, and teamwork.

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