Senior Laboratory Technician
Chevron Corporation
Total Number of Openings
1
**Support new product & component commercialization, non-routine analysis, shelf-life management, laboratory hand blend study, package quality control and assurance, MOC execution, assist Instrument and QC Chemist**
+ Always maintain the safe operation in the QC Laboratory
+ Oversee and manage on the test priorities, ensure timely analytical support to the Operation team and work toward achieving laboratory goals
+ Manage requalified samples testing and work with QA to support product shelf-life management
+ Conduct RBS (Regional Blend Study) and coordinate P&C (Physical and Chemical) test to support new product commercialization
+ Conduct compatibility test to verify component or product interaction to support recipe set up and Blend Cycle Time improvement
+ Conduct work-off blend studies and non-routine analysis to support plant operation, this includes work-off studies required by NAR team for clearing off-spec inbound materials
+ Conduct blend studies to support customer quality complaints investigation
+ Quality control and assurance on package with QA and Operation team: empty ISO tank, drum
+ Liaison with 3rd party lab for external testing
+ Assist Instrument Chemist to develop new testing methods, these methods cover new project relevant raw materials, intermediate, finished product and waste
+ Assist Instrument Chemist to manage instrument calibration, troubleshooting and internal &external Prevention Maintenance
+ Assist Chemist QC, Process Engineer to conduct quality incident investigation and perform non-routine analysis to secure product/component quality
+ Execute laboratory MOC (management of change) to improve efficiency
**Support routine analysis and LIMS operations**
+ Conduct testing of raw materials, intermediates, components and finished products
+ Keep up to date knowledge on the test methods and calibration procedures to assure accuracy of results
+ Take an active role in the Lab and work toward achieving the Lab’s annual goals
+ Able generate lab QC, lab SMC, plant QC and customer SPC charts in LIMS and correlates the test data’s in comply with operational changes
+ Enter test data in LIMS and SAP, ensure that the data they are verified
+ Systemic approve components in storage tanks for plant use
+ Raise LIMS/SAP Tickets and work with the GSG (Global Solution Group) to resolve issues on StarLIMS/SAP issues
+ Take part in the plant commissioning and start-up, including the procedure and testing plan
**Support continuous improvement**
+ Perform SPC analysis of test results to determine root cause and develop improvement ideas
+ Reduce analytical variation.
+ Develop ideas to reduce number of tests and to improve the lab’s operation.
+ Practice High Performance Organization concepts at work.
+ Practice the best housekeeping of the laboratory.
+ Maintain and trouble shoot analytical equipment
**Support troubleshooting**
+ Diagnose the bad analytical test outputs and trouble shoot analytical equipment to rectify the problem(s).
+ Provide fixing solution to off-test plant blends during after-office hours and weekend days.
+ Involve in the trouble shooting of process plants by analyzing non-routine samples.
**Support training and chemical management**
+ Train new laboratory Technicians on new test methods and calibration procedures & non-routine test methods.
+ Manage the chemical inventory in the laboratory in accordance with government and company safety requirements
+ Manage MSDS information database and their dissemination
• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry from a recognized University with more than 3 years of experience in analytical testing of an Oil/ Petroleum/ Petrochemical or Lubricant Additives Manufacturing facility.
• Strong knowledge in Analytical Chemistry with operating knowledge of laboratory instruments such as ICP, FTIR, CHN Analyzers, Auto-titrators, Foaming tests, Viscometer, etc.
• A Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Petroleum Testing Methods and familiar in ASTM, IP and APHA Test methods
• Effective written and basic verbal English communication skills
• Able to work in a cross-functional environment
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Chevron Corporation is one of the world's leading integrated energy companies. Through its subsidiaries that conduct business worldwide, the company is involved in virtually every facet of the energy industry. Chevron explores for, produces and transports crude oil and natural gas; refines, markets and distributes transportation fuels and lubricants; manufactures and sells petrochemicals and additives; generates power; and develops and deploys technologies that enhance business value in every aspect of the company's operations. Chevron is based in San Ramon, Calif. More information about Chevron is available at www.chevron.com .
Chevron is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or other status protected by law or regulation.
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