CITGO · 15 hours ago
Laboratory Analyst
Lake Charles, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expCITGO is a recognized leader in the refining industry, seeking to hire Laboratory Analysts to join their team in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The role involves providing reliable sample collection and quality testing within the laboratory, contributing to the timely turnaround of sample results to the refinery.
Oil and Gas
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Promote safety in the operation of the laboratory
Perform various housekeeping and other tasks to ensure the safety of the laboratory
Work shift work and be available to work overtime as required for vacancies
Collect samples from refinery operating units and deliver to the laboratory a minimum of every two hours
Deliver sample cylinders, bottles, tags and other lab supplies to the operating units as required
Sample component blend tanks and finished product tanks
Requires coordination with outside inspection companies
Sample collection types will include tap, upper, middle, lower, and averages of tanks
Ensure proper identification/tagging of the samples and deliver to the laboratory (Up to 6 tanks per day)
Train and qualify on analytical tests as required by supervision. This includes:
Processing samples from login to disposal
Preparing standards and reagents as required
Performing analytical analyses
Reporting timely and accurate data to the lab database
Performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting of analytical equipment as directed including calibrations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry or related field, OR
Four (4) years of laboratory experience in a refinery or petrochemical facility
Valid Driver's License
Must not have tested with CITGO Lake Charles within the past 12 months
Must be able to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credentials Card)
Must have the ability to work shift work and be available for overtime
Must have the ability to climb ladders/work in high locations
Must successfully complete assessments, background checks, and medical exams
Benefits
Relocation benefits are available for this position.
Company
CITGO
CITGO Petroleum Corporation is a recognized leader in the refining industry and operates under the well-known CITGO brand.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.1B2024-11-25Acquired
2023-09-13Debt Financing· $1.1B
Leadership Team
Edgar Rincon
Executive VP and COO
Angela Dubrevil
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