Catalyst Analytical Lab Technician

About the Role

This position is part of the Analytical team at the Battleground Manufacturing Complex in La Porte, Texas. 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 fulfill 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. The role reports to the Team Leader.

Key Responsibilities

• Member of the Analytical team supporting the Catalyst Development Group, the Technical Center, and PE and PP Manufacturing.
• Follow all safety/PPE rules and actively promote safety issues.
• Responsible for Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) aspects of day-to-day operations in the lab through adherence to SHE procedures and upholding the INEOS 20 Safety Principles.
• Conduct testing and analysis, including sample preparation, ensuring all analyses are performed in accordance with procedures.
• Prioritize customer requests and testing, perform tests under appropriate conditions, and enter results into LIMS.
• Report deviations from calibration to a scientist or team leader.
• Communicate test results within the Analytical group/TSD/Manufacturing. Discuss special testing requirements if necessary.
• Communicate with internal customers concerning priorities and special requests for analysis.
• Run monitor samples and maintain equipment monitor records.
• Proactively and continuously clean the laboratory and equipment to maintain housekeeping standards.
• Follow the rules of statistical process control (SPC) on laboratory test results.
• Actively promote quality goals and demonstrate attention to quality in job performance.
• Check operation of testing equipment, troubleshoot equipment, perform routine preventative maintenance, and notify the team leader of any abnormalities or maintenance requirements.
• Write Maintenance Work Orders and initiate documentation in accordance with equipment maintenance policy.
• Conduct 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 and support workload in these areas when needed.
• Work as part of the laboratory team to accomplish organization goals.
• Follow and support the INEOS Mission, Values, Philosophies, and Quality statements.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 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.
• 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.
• Basic knowledge of testing complex equipment, basic chemistry or physical properties, and specialized procedures.
• Basic knowledge in chemical reactions and polymer properties.

Qualifications

• Performance Bias: A bias for action.
• 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.
• 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.
• Position is straight days with possible scheduled early start (~5am) shift 1-2 days a week.