QA Lab Technician I Trainee

About the Role

Ergon Refining in Vicksburg currently has an opening for a QA Lab Technician Trainee. This is an entry-level shift position in the ERI Laboratory that serves all the analytical aspects of refinery and terminal operations, including process, products, and wastewater.

Key Responsibilities

• Practice good laboratory safety habits and participate in all safety training as required.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment at all times.
• Maintain and follow ISO 17025, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 related standard practices and procedures.
• Identify and report deviations from the laboratory's quality management system, SQC program, or from procedures for performing lab activities.
• Report to laboratory management on the performance of the laboratory's quality management system and any need for improvement.
• Ensure the effectiveness of laboratory activities.
• Provide analytical support for refinery and terminal operations through requested sample analysis and evaluation.
• Provide certification support for all product lines.
• Monitor all lube oil products and certifications statistically for variation.
• Maintain required inventory levels of all supplies for continuous laboratory operation.
• Maintenance and disposal of retained samples.
• Proper handling and cleanliness of all equipment.
• Perform equipment verifications as dictated by procedures or standard lab practice.
• Available for call out when scheduled.

Additional Training and Qualifications (post hire)

• Technician is hired as a Quality Laboratory Technician I Trainee.
• Complete the Quality Laboratory Technician I training requirements as outlined in the Job Qualification Workbook within six (6) months of hire date.
• Work independently conducting all Level I testing for a minimum of 40 hours per year.
• Work independently conducting the specified Level II testing for a minimum of 160 hours per year.
• Continuously document required hours in both areas of the lab in each 12-month rolling period to maintain qualifications.
• Complete and pass periodic competency checks.
• Attend monthly safety meetings with laboratory staff.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Functional Job Capacity Evaluation (FCE)
• ACT Workkeys
• Pre-employment drug screen
• Pre-employment background check
• Clean MVR

Qualifications

• Two (2) year Associates degree or work experience assessed as equivalent by the Laboratory Manager.
• Successful completion of training requirements as outlined by the laboratory management.
• Knowledge of petroleum products, the petroleum industry, statistics, and computer skills are helpful.
• Good communication skills with managers and employees.