What are the responsibilities and job description for the QA Laboratory Training Specialist position at Ergon, Inc - Refining & Marketing?
We are a great company with great pay and great benefits. Ergon Refining, Inc. is a relationship-driven company that values each employee's willingness to learn and contribute to the team. We are family owned with locations in Flowood and Vicksburg, MS and worldwide sales; we pride ourselves on maintaining a small company feel.
Ergon Refining, Inc., in Vicksburg is currently looking for QA Laboratory Training Specialist, this is a staff position in the ERI Laboratory. The primary objective is to ensure that all lab technicians are adequately trained and proficient at the required test methods. The Training Specialist will be responsible for training QA Lab Tech Trainees, training existing technicians to the next level, proficiency checks on current technicians, and the development of training material
Position Duties:
- Practice good laboratory safety habits and participate in all safety training as required
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment always
- Maintain and follow ISO 17025, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 related standard practices and procedures
- Organize schedules of QA Lab Tech Trainees until they are released on shift
- Coordinate onboarding activities for QA Lab Tech Trainees with the ERI training department
- Development of training materials for all QA Lab Technician levels including workbooks, schedules, and curriculum to be approved by QA Lab Supervisor
- Delivering training content to all lab technicians as required
- Perform a rotation on nights as the last observation step of QA Lab Tech Trainees initial training
- Coordination of new hire training executed by another technician that has been signed off as a qualified trainer
- Coordinate scheduling with the QA Lab Supervisor to allow existing lab technicians to train up a level
- Performing training for promotion of existing QA Lab Technicians
- Endorsing training certifications for all QA Lab Technician levels
- Implementing and executing recertification program to ensure QA Lab Technician proficiency over time
- Assisting in audit preparation by reviewing required test methods with the assigned QA Lab Technician(s)
- Attend training courses and conferences as needed for professional development
Position Qualifications:
- Four (4) year bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience as determined by the Process Technical Services Manger
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience with petroleum lab equipment and ASTM methods
- Qualified as a QA Lab Technician III
- Knowledge of the petroleum products, the petroleum industry, statistics and computer skills are helpful
- Good communication skills with managers and employees required
- Must have successfully completed and passed a Functional Job Capacity Evaluation (FCE)
Ergon Refining, Inc. is an EEO/AAP employer.
Ergon offers a competitive benefits package: 401k matching, Health, Life, Dental, Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave, Tuition Assistance, and Profit Sharing.
Employment offer contingent upon pre-employment drug test, background check, and MVR.
Position to be filled: QA Laboratory Training Specialist
Location: Vicksburg, MS
