Refinery Laboratory Specialist

The Lab Specialist position is located in Valdez, Alaska.  The laboratory specialist will be responsible for routine testing, tank certification testing, and covering lab administration duties such as data review, instrument calibrations, inventory management, and quality control data charting.  Additional laboratory specialist responsibilities include advanced instrument calibrations, lab equipment maintenance, lab equipment troubleshooting, and special projects.  The laboratory specialist covers for the lab manager as needed.

1. Follow all Petro Star Inc safety guidelines and initiatives including safe work practices, wearing required personal protective equipment, and lab chemical hygiene.

2. Perform testing and certification of fuel samples from Petro Star refineries, terminals, and distribution assets according to ASTM or other specifications.

3. Verify and communicate test results, and make entries into instrument logs, laboratory worksheets, and any other media required to ensure validity and traceability of information.

4. Install, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair instruments to ensure reliable operation of the lab equipment.  Ensure timely repairs and minimum downtime on critical instruments.

5. Cover Lab Technician shifts as needed to support 24/7 lab operation

6. Provide administrative support to the lab manager such as preparing and maintaining internal quality control samples, managing consumable and chemical inventory, maintaining control charts, tracking instrument calibration due dates, and standardizing solutions.

7. Obtain and maintain DOT/IATA HazMat shipper certifications to ship lab samples.

8. Write, evaluate, and improve laboratory SOP documents. Develop new test methods and recommend lab process improvements.

9. Train and mentor lab technicians and operators working in the lab.

10. Carry out above responsibilities, and all others which may be assigned, in a manner demonstrating support of and adherence to the Company's policies and procedures.

1. Must be able to work independently with little or no supervision.

2. Must possess good organizational skills with the ability to multitask

3. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to learn new software applications

4. Must be able to communicate effectively with refinery managers, operations directors, terminal managers, operators and other lab customers to meet customer needs.

5. Ability to provide clear, specific, and objective feedback to effectively train lab technicians.

6. Act with honesty and integrity, abide by laws and regulations, and promote interests of Petro Star Inc to achieve Petro Star’s mission.

7. Ability to adapt to changing priorities and scenarios and manage conflicting priorities with discernment.

8. Subject matter expert in petroleum refinery lab testing.

9. Skilled in intermediate to advanced mathematical calculations.

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Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related scientific field.

  • In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, a high school diploma or equivalent combined with additional relevant experience may be considered

• Minimum of five (5) years of laboratory experience.

• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems related to laboratory operations.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft applications and the ability to learn new software applications.

• Ability to apply statistical analysis to data sets to support lab quality control objectives.

• Must be willing to live in Valdez, Alaska or a reasonable distance from the Refinery.

• Must have a valid Driver’s License.

• Must maintain reliable phone communication for business needs.

Preferred:

• Refinery laboratory experience

• GC software application knowledge

• 8am – 5pm and assist with coverage outside of normal hours as needed.

• Annual salary range approximately = $120,000 – $140,000

• Incenitve Plan bonus program

ASRC’s Core competencies include Leading Self, Leading People and Leading the Organization. In addition to our core competency model, our framework includes competencies specific to the various levels of positions within our company. For more information on our core competencies please contact the HR Department and reference the ASRC Leadership Framework.

Time Management

• Uses time effectively and efficiently, concentrating his/her efforts on the more important priorities.

Composure

• Is cool under pressure and can handle stress. Can be counted on to hold things together during tough times. Is not knocked off balance by the unexpected.

Self-Development

• Is personally committed to and actively works to continuously improve himself/herself and understands that different situations and levels may call for different skills and approaches.

Learning on the Fly

• Learns quickly when faced with new problems and change. Uses logical troubleshooting to find solutions and enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks.

Functional/Technical Skills

• Has the functional/technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance procedures, and manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to create and interpret graphs. Comprehension of basic statistics used in quality control.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. 

Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.  The employee is required to stand, walk, climb or balance.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.   Specific vision abilities required by this job includes the ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment including but not limited to a hard hat, safety glasses, fire retardant clothing, respirator and safety work boots.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment is in a busy petroleum laboratory setting.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to outside weather conditions daily.

NOTE: This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The statements contained herein are intended to describe the principal functions of this position, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibilities, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.

Petro Star Inc., a division of ASRC, is a drug free workplace and pre-employment drug testing is part of the hiring process.

ASRC and its family of companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other legal protected status.  EOE:  M|F|D|V EEO Poster

Petro Star Inc. is the refining division of Arctic Slope Regional Corporation, an Inupiat-owned corporation created as a result of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act.

ASRC's family of companies apply a shareholder preference in employment, to the maximum extent feasible, as authorized by law.