Chemist

SGS • Port Arthur, TX

2d

About The Position

Summary

Responsible for analysis and reporting of various products such as crude oil, fuel oils, middle distillates, petroleum and petrochemicals, LPG & LNG gases, etc.

Job Functions
Responsible for all Laboratory analysis (hands-on working on the Bench).
Understand and keep current with all Laboratory safety and reporting techniques.
Provide guidance to Laboratory Technicians to maintain proper level of training among Laboratory personnel, which can include supervisory duties.
Understand and keep current with all Laboratory analysis methods.
Responsible for the operation of Gas Chromatograph and other Laboratory equipment.
Position requires a dependable and reliable individual; whose daily presence adds to the success of the Department.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Industry background required: Experience in process facilities,:
• Chemical manufacturing plants
• Petrochemical plants
• Refineries
• LNG terminals
• Bulk storage or transfer terminals
• Technical requirement: Strong hands-on experience with gas chromatography
• GC experience should include:
• Routine operation
• Calibration
• Troubleshooting
• Maintenance
• Data interpretation
• or equivalent work experience, coupled with a minimum of one (1) year of direct transferable experience working in a laboratory. (Required)
• TWIC (Required)
• Knowledgeable in ASTM standards. (Required)
• Must be able to work with all chemical, petrochemical and petroleum products. (Required)
• Must be able to differentiate between colors accurately by sight. (Required)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from individuals and/or groups both within the organization. (Required)
• Ability to synthesize information from a variety of sources into solutions and work effectively under pressure while acting accordingly to the SGS standards of ethics and integrity. (Required)
• High level of accuracy is required, with special attention to details. (Required)
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, while balancing numerous projects concurrently with different deadlines. (Required)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or a related science preferred, (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all Laboratory analysis (hands-on working on the Bench).
• Understand and keep current with all Laboratory safety and reporting techniques.
• Provide guidance to Laboratory Technicians to maintain proper level of training among Laboratory personnel, which can include supervisory duties.
• Understand and keep current with all Laboratory analysis methods.
• Responsible for the operation of Gas Chromatograph and other Laboratory equipment.
• Position requires a dependable and reliable individual; whose daily presence adds to the success of the Department.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level