Company:

INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA

Interested in joining a winning team? A team whose employees share in the ownership of the business and are empowered to make a difference?

Organizational Context & Job Purpose

Organizational Context:

The O&P USA business includes the product lines Ethylene, Propylene, Butadiene, Polypropylene and High Density Polyethylene. Manufacturing sites include Chocolate Bayou Works (Alvin, TX), Battleground Manufacturing Complex (La Porte, TX), and Carson, (Carson, CA), with a division office in League City, TX.

Purpose of the job:

The successful candidate who fills this position will join the team as an entry-level Lab Technician and will be expected to train and qualify as a Laboratory Technician 1 for the Carson, CA site lab. This position works days and nights on a rotating 12-hour schedule to include working holidays and providing coverage on overtime shifts as needed. The role requires deep knowledge of procedures, selection and interpretation of data, a thorough understanding of department and site policies, and identifies, defines and resolves problems within scope of responsibility.

Responsibilities & Accountabilities

The Lab Technician is responsible for all aspects of the Technical Center operation, including:

Performing routine QC, quality monitoring and special tests including special sample requests
Recording and maintaining accurate data in LIMS and lab book
Communicating accurate observations made during analysis of samples so as to assist in resolving internal non-conformances
Interacting with production team to troubleshoot production problems
Assisting in developing new test procedures
Performing routine maintenance on analytical and process equipment as required for normal lab operation
Maintaining water quality in closed loop chiller system
Ensuring all necessary lab supplies are available for QC testing and normal lab operation
Ensuring all necessary forms are available for lab use, i.e. lab book, log sheet, weekly checklist, etc
Ordering lab supplies and entering SAP requisitions as needed
Receiving deliveries and storing supplies in proper location
Generating electronic work requests for required maintenance items
Performing general housekeeping, i.e. keeping the Tech Center environment and equipment clean and organized
Maintaining sample retention area in Technical Center and Warehouse
Verifying and approving all raw material COA’s with raw material specification
Applying statistical process controls to monitor equipment performance
Actively participating in safety meetings & safety training
Maintaining required job recertification training
Computer tasks up to 2 hours per day, i.e., email, training
Reviewing policies, procedures, POD’s and RMS’s annually

Skills & Knowledge Required

Education/Experience

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
2 years lab experience in a chemical plant preferred
Applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19
Basic knowledge and proficiency in navigation and use of Windows operating system, internet, email and basic proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is a plus
Must be able to work effectively in a team environment
Good oral and written communication skills
Ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift (nights and weekends) and to cover overtime
Must become fully qualified in lab operation

Physical Requirements

Candidates will be administered a battery of tests to demonstrate adequate physical acuity for the job
Regularly required to walk, stand and travel by car or other means
Must be able to exert up to 50 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs of force constantly to move objects
Occasional ascending or descending step stool
Occasionally required to work in small enclosed rooms
Must have the ability to see written documents, computer screens and to adjust focus
Hearing: Must be able to perceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Must have the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.

Job Task / Time

Lifting - 25-50 lbs Frequent

Pulling - 25-50 lbs Frequent; Up to 100 lbs Occasionally

Pushing - 25-50 lbs Frequent; Up to 100 lbs Occasionally

Standing - Frequent; Over 1-2 hours according to job demands

Walking - Frequent

Climbing (ladder/ stairs) - Occasionally; < 10 feet on rare basis

Sitting - Occasionally; Over 1-2 hours according to job demands

Bending, Stooping, Squatting, Kneeling - Occasionally; up to 1 minute at a time

Reaching - Occasionally

Carrying - <10 lbs Occasionally

Repetitive Motion - Occasionally

Hand-Eye Coordination - Required to perform tasks

Writing - Frequent

Reading - Frequent

Computer Tasks - Frequent

Temperature Extremes - Occasionally - all weather conditions; lab hot plates

Dust, fumes, vapors, gases, particulates - Occasionally

Chemicals - Frequent handling

Noise Level (85 dB TWA) - High noise: Occasionally

Gripping/ Grasping - 25-30 lbs force

Pinching - 12 lbs force

Above Shoulder work - Occasionally

Flexion of shoulder, elbow, and neck - Range of motion: 85-90 %

Flexion of hand and wrist - Range of motion: 85-90 %

Crawling - Occasionally

Fine motor skills - Frequent

Balance - Maintain on gravel, incline, uneven, and possibly slick terrain

Summary of Physical Demands

Standing - F

Reaching - O

Walking - F

Sitting - O

Lifting - F

Crawling - O

Bending - O

Knee Standing - O

Computer Tasks - F

Squatting - O

Pushing - F

Carrying - O

Kneeling - O

Pulling - F

Lying down - N

Climbing - O

Grasping - F

Repetitive hand tasks - F

Frequency

N-Never/Not Applicable O-Occasional (Weekly/Monthly) 1-33%

F-Frequent (Daily) 33-66% C-Constant 66-100%

*All activities assume normal breaks unless otherwise indicated.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer. M/F/D/V.

We perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and maintain a drug-free workplace.

Our culture is one of honesty and integrity with an emphasis on safety, health and environmental performance.On our team, people are acknowledged for embracing new practices that help create real value for customers.