Petroleum Lab Supervisor

Lab Supervisor, Petroleum

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Laboratory Supervisor to join our Caleb Brett laboratory team in Deer Park, Texas. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the cargo and analytical assessment industry.

Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands and organizations in every sector and industry around the world. We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Our Purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

Intertek Caleb Brett provides specialized Cargo inspection and analytical assessment services to the oil and gas, chemical and other commodities markets. With a global network of laboratories, 24/7 availability, and more than 130 years of exceptional customer service, our customers receive independent inspection and testing with industry-leading customer service.

What are we looking for?

The laboratory supervisor is responsible for overseeing the testing and certification of petroleum products submitted to the lab in a safe and timely manner. They maintain communication with clients and management regarding the status of samples. Supervisors are required to enforce all company policies regarding quality, ethics and code of conduct and be a role model for same.

Shift/Schedule varies 6am – 6pm or 6pm – 6am

Salary & Benefits Information

The base wage or salary range for this position is $30 - $35.00 per hour. Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.

In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.

What you’ll do:

• Organize and prioritize the laboratory work.
• Assist in, or conduct, investigations of discrepancies to resolve problems with clients, and to inform management of required corrective action.
• Maintain communication with clients and management regarding the status of samples.
• Communicate, monitor, and enforce laboratory safety and housekeeping practices
• Communicate with management regarding the routine needs of the Laboratory.
• Oversee the activities of shipping, receiving, sample retention, and sample disposal.
• Provide objective input into technicians' performance reviews.
Assist in the training efforts of the Company.

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• Should be competent in the routine operation of a petroleum testing laboratory, to have at least 1 year of practical laboratory experience, and to have at least a high school education.
• Must be physically able to do the work required.
• Should have a positive attitude, a high tolerance for job pressure and long hours, and the ability to work and communicate with persons of diverse personalities and backgrounds.

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

• High school diploma required. College level science and chemistry a plus
• A least one-year petroleum laboratory experience
• Strong computer skills a plus

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

We Value Diversity

Intertek’s network of phenomenal people is our greatest asset, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email hr.eeo@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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• Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.