What are the responsibilities and job description for the Distillation Lab Technician I position at WCL Group?
CLIENT HIGHLIGHT
The Client you will be working for is a Fortune 100 Oil and Gas Company. This opportunity will give you experience in the energy sector in the United States with a company that is a globally recognized leader in energy production and one of the biggest companies in the US.
LOCATION
Richmond, CA 94801
COMPENSATION
$19.50 - $23.50 per hour
SCHEDULE
Rotational Schedule – 12 hour shifts fluctuating days and nights
5 AM – 5PM PST
4 nights/ 3 off / 3 days / 1 off/ 3 nights/ 3 off/ 4 days/ 7 off
CONTRACT TERM
1 year & 8 month long contract with high likelihood of extension or conversion to full-time
POSITION OVERVIEW – Distillation Laboratory Technician I
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Operates complex distillation and process laboratory equipment maintaining round-the-clock operations under the direction of the supervisor/lead technician or operator.
Laboratory equipment includes large and small reactors, research units and distillation columns. Operating at elevated temperatures, high pressures as well as atmospheric and sub-atmospheric pressures. - Full participation in Operational Excellence (OE) individually, on your crew and the ESU team.
- Work schedule is: HPPC - 12-hour days rotating on a refinery operations schedule *
- Operates process units, utility systems, and related equipment in accordance with the requests of research scientists and engineers with oversight of the supervisor or lead technician. Ensures equipment is properly inspected to detect any unsafe or improperly functioning equipment.
- Follows the work of new experiments, new additions or changes to process units and house systems to assure adherence to safe work practices
- Provides support in sample handling activities for research and crude assay samples for internal and external customers and other internal labs.
- Meets OE objectives and milestones.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:
- High School Diploma
- Preferred: Associate degree, or equivalent in science, technology, mechanical/pipe fitting trade or related field
- 3 years with Plant and/or Lab Operations experience (plant equipment and maintenance) or mechanical background work
- Strong mechanical aptitude, process equipment and/or instrument technology
OE for Labs
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:
- ROP (Refinery Operator Training) experience/attendance
- Chemicals, heavy oil and distillate research or related materials
- Some knowledge of electrical systems
- Basic excel and word software
- Strong Communication & Client Way Behaviors
- Strong Commitment to OE in lab and office environments
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with key Client colleagues outside their immediate work group.
Salary : $20 - $24
