Kinder Morgan, Inc. · 3 months ago
Laboratory Technician - Chicago
CHICAGO, IL, 60633, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$30/hr - $35/hr
1+ years expKinder Morgan, Inc. is a leading energy infrastructure company, and they are seeking a Laboratory Technician to provide product quality control through sampling and analytical testing at their terminal facility. The role involves performing various laboratory duties, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines.
EnergyNatural ResourcesOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Perform control charting and equipment calibration as required
Customer reporting including analysis feedback reporting (SAP systems)
Manage sample retain and retention program
Customer Quality Log development, record control and maintenance
Generate Certificate of Analysis (COA) documents
Research/create testing programs for new products
Perform routine cleaning/maintenance/repair on all lab equipment
Order lab equipment and supplies as needed
Coverage for other terminal lab technicians and personnel as necessary
Other duties as assigned
Perform testing of customer commodities in accordance with approved methods utilizing laboratory testing apparatus or equipment and ASTM standards
Perform preventive maintenance of all laboratory equipment including prescribed standardization and calibration checks and adjustments
Determine and monitor line displacements and product cuts to ensure that product integrity is maintained in accordance with regulatory guidelines and product specifications
Obtain and test tank, line and pipeline samples in accordance with standard operating procedures
Interact with field operations and control room personnel to report testing results to assure quality control of customer commodities
Prepare and issue accurate laboratory reports and logs as required by customers and management
Maintain accurate database records utilizing standard computer software applications
Assist outside inspection companies on where to obtain pipeline samples and escort them throughout the facilities
Assist customer representatives in order to have a double verification to ensure quality of their product
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED
1 to 3 years of terminal experience required
Minimum three (3) years of work experience in the petrochemical industry or a refinery
One (1) to three (3) years of hands-on field experience sampling storage tanks and testing collected samples with automated lab equipment
Good interpersonal skills with ability to communicate across all levels of the organization
At least 1 or more years of experience performing and detailed knowledge of quantitative and qualitative analysis methodology
High level of concentration and very detail-oriented
Experience with handling hazardous liquid chemicals
Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs, including Word and Excel
Must have good customer service skills
Superior work ethic and dependability
Excellent mathematical skills (addition, subtraction, fractions, multiplication, and percentages)
Must be able to withstand extreme weather conditions as outside work is mandatory year round
Physical requirements include, but may not be limited to, walking up and down stairs/ladders, negotiating uneven surfaces, and carry up to 50 pounds
Must be able to wear standard PPE (hard hat, goggles, rain gear, steel toe boots), and qualify to wear a full-face respirator
Mandatory drug screening in addition to passing a background check necessary for hire
Willingness and ability to work 12-hour rotating shift and overtime as required, including holidays, nights and weekends
Willingness and ability to be on call to cover vacations, sick leave, short or long term, and any emergencies that might arise
Job requires working at other locations on weekends and night shifts
Preferred
Some lab experience preferred
Familiarity with OSHA, DOT, industrial hygiene and other industry regulations a major plus
Benefits
Health care benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
Flexible and Health Spending Accounts
Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance
Supplemental Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance for employee and dependents
Retirement benefits including a 401(k) with employer and employee contributions and a company-funded pension plan
Paid time off
Paid parental bonding leave
Paid holidays
A flexible work schedule
Many voluntary benefit plans
Company
Kinder Morgan, Inc.
Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America.
Founded in 2000Chicago, Illinois, USA
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$830MKey Investors
ArcLight Capital
2025-03-21Acquired
2023-06-15Secondary Market
2021-02-22Secondary Market· $830M
Leadership Team
David Michels
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Kenneth Grubb
Chief Operating Officer, Gas Pipelines
Recent News
2023-11-08
2023-11-04
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