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Catalyst Analytical Lab Technician

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Independence Pkwy, La Porte, TX
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Your applicationOpen nowCatalyst Analytical Lab Technicianineos · Independence Pkwy, La Porte, TX

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INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA

Interested in joining a winning team? A team whose employees are empowered to make a difference?

Grade: 30-31 Non-exempt

Organizational context and job purpose

INEOS is a global manufacturer of petrochemicals, specialty chemicals and oil products. It comprises 18 businesses each with a major chemical company heritage. Its production network spans 80 sites in 16 countries throughout the world.

The O&P USA business includes the product lines Ethylene, Propylene, Butadiene, Polypropylene and Polyethylene. Manufacturing sites include Chocolate Bayou Works (Alvin, TX), Battleground Manufacturing Complex (LaPorte, TX), and Carson (Carson, CA), with the headquarters located in League City, TX. INEOS offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package

This position is part of the Analytical team at the Battleground Manufacturing Complex. The plant, which is located in La Porte, Texas, manufactures approximately 2 billion pounds of polyethylene and polypropylene annually. These materials are used in many applications such as containers for milk, water, fruit juice, gas tanks, carpet backing, roofing membranes, pipes, or toys.

How the Role Fits In:

The Lab Technician role reports to the Team Leader. The physical work location will be at the Battleground Manufacturing Complex in La Porte, TX.

The Lab Technician is responsible for using Standard Analytical Methods to provide prompt and accurate testing for conformance to quality specifications, for operational process control, to fulfil special customer requirements, or in support of troubleshooting or improvement projects for use in the development and study of new catalysts. They will assist in process control testing, analysis of special customer requirements, troubleshooting customer issues, and/or improvement projects.

Responsibilities AND Accountabilities

· Member of the Analytical team who supports the Catalyst Development Group, the Technical Center, and PE and PP Manufacturing

· Follow all safety/PPE rules and actively promote safety issues such as behaviour-based safety, safety audits, safety committee meetings, safety improvement reports, job safety analysis, safety inspections, etc.

· Responsible for Safety, Health and Environmental aspects of day to day operations in the lab through adherence to SHE procedures. Directly responsible for understanding, promoting and upholding the INEOS 20 Safety Principles.

· Basic knowledge of testing: complex equipment, basic chemistry or physical properties and specialized procedures. Conduct testing and analysis which sample preparation. Ensure that all analyses are performed in accordance with procedures.

· Prioritize customer requests and testing, perform tests under appropriate conditions, enter results into LIMS system. Report deviation from calibration to scientist or team leader.

· Communicate within the Analytical group/TSD/Manufacturing of test results. Discuss special testing requirements if necessary. Communicate with internal customers concerning priorities and special requests for analysis.

· Run monitor samples and keep equipment monitor records in accordance with the monitor policy.

· Proactively and continuously clean the laboratory and equipment to display and maintain the housekeeping standards necessary for a world-class organization.

· Follow the rules of statistical process control (SPC) on laboratory test results to assure the measurement system is in statistical control.

· Actively promote quality goals and demonstrate attention to quality in job performance.

· Check operation of testing equipment, troubleshoot equipment to identify and/or correct source of problem, perform required routine preventative maintenance, and notify the team leader of any abnormalities or maintenance requirements.

· Write Maintenance Work Orders as needed and initiate documentation in accordance with equipment maintenance policy.

· Early morning (~5am) shift at least once a week to prep production samples for testing.

· Conduct job tasks in a professional manner utilizing good housekeeping practices and laboratory technique.

· Participate in training in other Analytical areas. Support workload in these areas when a need for higher testing turnover is required. Work as part of the laboratory team to accomplish organization goals.

· Follow and support the INEOS Mission, Values, Philosophies and Quality statements.

Skills & Knowledge Required

Education/Experience

· Minimum Associate Degree preferred in Chemical Technology or equivalent lab experience.

· 0-3 years lab or operations experience in a chemical plant, refinery, or gas processing plant preferred

  • Position is straight days with possible scheduled early start (~5am) shift 1-2 days a week.

· Computer Skills: E-mail, SAP, Word, Excel and PowerPoint experience preferred.

· Experience using a variety of lab equipment – preference to GC, ICP, Chromatography.

· Experience with wet chemical testing – such as solubles testing, extractions, digestions.

· Experience with chemicals and use of Personal Protective Equipment – Acids/Bases, Organic Solvents, Etc.

· Experience following safety procedures, including OSHA standards preferred

Skills/Competencies

· Performance Bias: A bias for action – does things before being asked or forced by events

· Business Insight: Understands internal/external customer needs and strives to exceed their expectations.

· Partnership & Teamwork: Demonstrates shared commitment to the success of the team and the wider organization.

· Customer focused - works effectively and efficiently

· Understands general laboratory analytical techniques & practices.

· Problem Solving and Judgment

· Performance Delivery. Highly motivated

· Technical and Functional Skills

· Anticipates problems and adjusts accordingly

· Consistently makes timely, effective decisions

· Basic knowledge in chemical reactions and polymer properties

Our culture is one of honesty and integrity with an emphasis on safety, health and environmental performance. On our team, people are acknowledged for embracing new practices that help create real value for customers.

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