Lab Technician - US Nitrogen – Austin Powder Company

Overview

The Lab Technician is responsible for performing daily sampling & analysis to ensure quality control and environmental compliance in the chemical manufacturing of Anhydrous Ammonia, Nitric Acid, Ammonia Nitrate Solution, and Emulsion. The Lab Technician reports directly to the Environmental, Health, Safety and Quality (EHS&Q) Manager.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Adhere to all lab, plant, safety, and environmental procedures, policies and protocols.
• Collect, analyze, interpret, document and report data for water, process, quality, and environmental samples.
• Work with water treatment vendor and maintain water treatment program.
• Prepare standards and other solutions with accuracy
• Order and maintain lab supplies and Inventory Management System.
• Maintain good housekeeping in lab.
• Provide effective and timely communications to management and operational staff.
• Assist with root cause investigations.
• Schedule and prioritize work assignments, including adjusting for unexpected changes in priority, to meet customer or plant operational needs.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and verify/calibrate various laboratory equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• 18+ years of age
• High School Diploma or G.E.D
• Associate's degree in chemistry preferred.
• Chemical manufacturing experience preferred.

Skills, Knowledge, and Requirements

• Hazard Recognition - Identify potential safety issues and make recommendations for action or resolution.
• Ability to wear and perform work in required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Fall protection harness, full-face respirator, chemical resistant suits, face shield, and any other necessary PPE.
• Maintain shaven facial appearance.
• Possess basic chemistry skills.
• Ability to use basic lab equipment and analytical instrumentation.
• Ability to recognize, investigate, and troubleshoot operational issues.
• Ability to effectively communicate with various departments and team members.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed. Shifts may be changed with minimal notice to meet plant operational requirements.
• Work in a fast-paced team environment and possess keen attention to detail.
• Self-motivating and accountable individual with strong work ethic.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365.

Work Environment

US Nitrogen, LLC operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This position will be exposed to all elements of the weather on the plant site. This is a safety sensitive position which requires employees to disclose the use of any prescription medication that may affect his or her ability to safely perform the essential functions of this position.

Austin Powder is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Austin Powder also participates in E-Verify.