Lab Specialist III
Semiserve
On-site
Houston, Texas, United States
Details:
Job Title: Lab Specialist - Crude Oil Testing
Location: Downtown Houston, TX, 77210
Position Overview:
In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and managing laboratory data, providing technical support, and conducting laboratory analyses primarily focused on crude oil testing. You will play a vital part in ensuring the integrity and quality of our products and services, all while promoting a safe working environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain and troubleshoot local area instrumentation, performing routine maintenance and Statistical Quality Control (SQC).
- Manage laboratory data, ensuring accuracy and consistency for local area testing.
- Provide technical support and hands-on training for crude oil testing to process technicians.
- Conduct laboratory analysis on crude oil for custody quality measurement and product quality control.
- Communicate any issues or discrepancies to supervisors or internal customers promptly.
- Participate and support safety programs and meetings within the team.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in ChemistryÂ
- 5+ years of experience with crude oil testing methods, including ICP metals analysis, high-temperature simulated distillation, and other commonly used analysis methods for crude oil samples.
- Proficient in Wet Chemistry, API, ASTM, and UOP test methods within the crude oil industry.
- Strong SQC experience in a laboratory setting with proficiency in supporting charts and issue identification.
- Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) experience, with preference for Labworks knowledge.
- Excellent commitment to safety practices
- Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to email their resume and cover letter to hector.martinez@ptsadvance.comÂ