Laboratory Technician
Toledo (Lucas County)
Job description
Segment
Downstream
Role synopsis
The Laboratory Technician role at the BP Toledo Refinery plays a major role in maintaining a quality assurance laboratory that specializes in certifying products, intermediates and other refinery samples. This job description is intended to provide a high level view of the position and does not include all the duties and tasks that might be required by the position.
Req ID
72296BR
Location
Toledo
Is this a part time position?
No
Relocation available
No
Travel required
No
Key accountabilities
· Ensures that, while under their use, all analytical equipment and software is consistently operated or used, utilizing only BP, industry or other acceptable standards, methods and analytical practices
· Performs chemical analyses of petroleum products and other samples designated by the Lab Management.
· Additionally this position is responsible for the instrumentation and chemicals used for performing the designated tests. Performs sampling activities of Fuel Products (Liquid and LPG) and other refinery streams.
· Drives company vehicles for transporting samples on public roads.
· Maintains, calibrates, troubleshoots, and performs minor repairs on laboratory instrumentation.
· Works a rotating shift schedule with required overtime.
· Works alone and independently without supervision on a wide variety of tasks.
· Applies experience, training and technical knowledge
Essential Education
Minimum two years of college chemistry (General Chemistry I & II, and Organic Chemistry I & II)
Desirable criteria and qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry
2+ years experience in petroleum refinery laboratory
About BP
Our business is the exploration, production, refining, trading and distribution of energy. This is what we do, and we do it on a truly global scale. With a workforce of 92,000 employees, BP operates with business activities and customers in more than 100 countries across six continents. Every day, we serve millions of customers around the world. We are continually looking for talented, committed and ambitious people to help us shape the face of energy for the future.
The BP-Husky Refining facility (formerly known as BP Toledo Refinery) located in Northwest Ohio, has operated continuously since 1919. Since that time, the facility has undergone numerous improvements to achieve its current capacity for processing 160,000 barrels of crude oil daily. Recently, BP and Husky Energy finalized the formation of two historic 50/50 joint ventures. One joint venture will develop Husky's Sunrise oil sands field located in Alberta, Canada, and the other joint venture will reposition and operate the Toledo Refinery located in Ohio. As a result, the Toledo Refinery will have access to a reliable source of crude from North America and ensure the refinery's future for years to come. BP also has large, modern refineries in Cherry Point, WA; and Whiting IN.
Application close date
05/25/2016
Sub-category
Research, Development & Technology
Job category
Research & Technology
Countries (State/Region)
United States - Ohio
Disclaimer
If you are selected for a position in the United States, your employment will be contingent upon submission to and successful completion of a post-offer/pre-placement drug test (and alcohol screening/medical examination if required by the role) as well as pre-placement verification of the information and qualifications provided during the selection process. The drug screen requires a hair test for which BP must be able to obtain a sufficient hair sample for analysis (~4 cm/1 ½” scalp, or > 2 cm/¾” body – arms & armpits/legs/chest).
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Desired profile
Essential experience and job requirements
· An understanding of distillation and chemical reaction mechanisms is required
· Ability to accurately perform precision sampling and testing, ability to work in teams
· To be able to multitask by proficient synthesis of all relationships between the processes
· Analyzing problems/troubleshooting and problem solving: Systematically determine the root cause(s) of problems through questioning and inspecting, and then identify the best course of action to take
· Ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences to optimize or detect abnormal conditions within the process
· Maintain regulatory compliance while performing assigned tasks. This involves the complete understanding of environmental and safety limits
· Ability to solve job-related problems by making mathematical calculations using a hand calculator or by hand
· The ability to analyze lab data and understand process variable relationships
· Assist in HAZOPs, MOCs, Incident Investigations, and Job Safety Analysis when required.
· Identify and assess safety hazards.
· Valid driver's license
Other Requirements (eg Travel, Location)
N/A
Eligibility Requirements
If you are applying for a position in the United States, you must be at least 18 years of age, legally authorized to work in the United States; and not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., TN, H1B status), now or in the future.
Level
Level MH