Laboratory Technician - Chicago Liquids

at Kinder Morgan in CHICAGO, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Laboratory Technician – Chicago Liquids

Educational Requirements: – GED, high school diploma or college degree will be considered for this position – 1 to 3 years of terminal experience required and some lab experience preferred

Job Requirements: – Minimum three (3) years of work experience in the petrochemical industry or a refinery and one (1) to three (3) years of hands-on field experience sampling storage tanks and testing collected samples with automated lab equipment is required – Good interpersonal skills with ability to communicate across all levels of the organization are essential – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – Willingness and ability to work 12-hour rotating shift and overtime as required, including holidays, nights and weekends – Shift schedule could change due to work load or more staffing – 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 – 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