Laboratory Technician- Argo

What We Are Looking For

Provide product quality control through sampling and analytical testing the various commodities stored at a terminal facility. 

What You Will Do

• 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.
• Perform routine cleaning/maintenance/repair on all lab equipment.
• Inventory lab equipment supplies.
• Coverage for other terminal lab technicians and personnel as necessary. 
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Need

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related Technical field or equivalent work experience may be used as an equivalent.

 

Required Qualifications:

 

• 1-3 year minimum experience performing and detailed knowledge of quantitative and qualitative analysis methodology, preferred.
• Minimum three (3) years work experience testing lab samples with automated equipment is preferred. Preference of work experience in the petrochemical industry including field sampling of storage tanks.
• Good interpersonal skills with ability to communicate across all levels of the organization are essential.
• High level of concentration and very detail-oriented.
• Familiarity with OSHA, DOT, industrial hygiene and other industry regulations a major plus.
• 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) are required
• 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 products to ensure that product integrity is maintained in accordance with regulatory guidelines and product specifications.
• Obtain and test tank, truck, 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.
• Successful completion of a background check, physical and drug screen upon offer.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).

 

Working Conditions:

• 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.
• Willingness and ability to work alternate shifts and overtime as required, including holidays, nights and weekends.
• Shift schedule could change due to work load or more staffing.

 

Pay Range

USD $30.00 - USD $35.00 /Hr.
Why Join Kinder Morgan

Kinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses we serve.

 

Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law.

 

Kinder Morgan offers employees a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits offered for this position may include the following:  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 and many voluntary benefit plans.

 

Job level and pay commensurate with experience and skill set.

 

For more information about Kinder Morgan, our culture, opportunities available, and to join our Talent Community, please visit our careers site at www.kindermorgan.com.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related Technical field or equivalent work experience may be used as an equivalent.

 

Required Qualifications:

 

• 1-3 year minimum experience performing and detailed knowledge of quantitative and qualitative analysis methodology, preferred.
• Minimum three (3) years work experience testing lab samples with automated equipment is preferred. Preference of work experience in the petrochemical industry including field sampling of storage tanks.
• Good interpersonal skills with ability to communicate across all levels of the organization are essential.
• High level of concentration and very detail-oriented.
• Familiarity with OSHA, DOT, industrial hygiene and other industry regulations a major plus.
• 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) are required
• 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 products to ensure that product integrity is maintained in accordance with regulatory guidelines and product specifications.
• Obtain and test tank, truck, 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.
• Successful completion of a background check, physical and drug screen upon offer.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).

 

Working Conditions:

• 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.
• Willingness and ability to work alternate shifts and overtime as required, including holidays, nights and weekends.
• Shift schedule could change due to work load or more staffing.

 

• 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.
• Perform routine cleaning/maintenance/repair on all lab equipment.
• Inventory lab equipment supplies.
• Coverage for other terminal lab technicians and personnel as necessary. 
• Other duties as assigned.