Position Summary:

The overall purpose of this position is to perform routine, non-routine, quantitative and qualitative oil analysis, essential to operations. Employee will evaluate the chemical and physical properties of raw materials received for production and finished products prior to packaging to ensure that all fluids meet their applicable specifications. Employee will clearly and concisely communicate with the manufacturing department to maximize workflow efficiency and provide corrections for non-compliant material to meet specifications. Employee should have knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within the science and mathematics field. Other important tasks include, but are not limited to; monitoring of new and used oils to ensure compliance with applicable specifications, interpreting results, preparing documentation for technical support, and following safety protocols as to provide a safe and controlled environment compatible for team-orientated work.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Organizes, collates, scans, and archives all daily business records for the Bulk Terminal.
• Manages and orders lab supplies as needed.
• As needed, assists warehouse and LSP personnel to accomplish daily operations (this would include assisting with repackaging, unloading trucks and railcars, loading trucks, inventory counts, and customer pick-ups)
• Maintains Daily Boiler Log.
• Monitors inventory levels and demand and works with inventory control to ensure product availability.
• Manage sample retains.
• Performs QC testing on Lab Equipment.
• Maintains Laboratory logbooks.
• Calibrates and maintains all lab equipment as required to ensure proper operation.
• Performs all testing for inbound and outbound products (tanks, railcars, trucks and additional testing as required).
• Determines whether product meets specifications and authorizes or rejects product to be shipped, offloaded, or removed from locked status.
• Manage/Maintain Lab procedures, reviews and updates as required
• Manage/Maintain Corrective action procedures & Logs
• Assist BM with oversight, includes Inventory, Equipment, Maintenance, Contractors, Inspections – daily/monthly/annual
• Backfill for Warehouse personnel when needed, also can assist during periods of overloads – limited depending on training and ability
• Main POC for ALS for daily transactions, inbounds outbounds, inventory

Education and Experience:  

• High School diploma or GED and at least one (1) year of experience in data entry, QA/QC, or similar experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be available for weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Ability and dexterity required to accurately perform routine tasks within time and space parameters.
• Comprehension of basic science and mathematical concepts, including algebra.
• Ability to work with and without direct supervision; relies on instruction and pre-established methodology to perform the functions of the job.
• Team player; proven ability to collaborate and work well with others.
• Must attend initial and annual safety training.
• Must meet safety stipulations set by federal, state and local regulatory agencies
• Skills to effectively communicate information through speaking, writing and to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
• Must possess the ability to prioritize multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Solution provider – possesses strong analytical skills and ability to anticipate issues before they arise.

• Detail oriented and excellent organizational skills: accuracy is essential.
• Able to exercise great initiative independent judgment.

Physical/Mental Requirements: 

• Physically able to lift 50+ pounds, operate hand tools, vacuum pumps, compressors, and gas cylinders.
• Mentally able to stay on task and follow directions.
• Mentally able to handle stressful situations with professionalism.

Work Environment:

• Lab coverage is 24/7 and extends to weekends and holidays.
• Shift hours are M-Fri 6:30 am to 3:00 pm.
• Indoors; environmentally controlled setting.
• PPE; primarily including gloves, safety glasses, and/or masks
• Exposure to forklift traffic, mechanical parts, wet surfaces, low and high noise levels as well as hazardous waste, and chemical exposure.
• Ability to work in close proximity of, and with other employees of the lab.