LM Inspection Lab Coordinator - CITGO Petroleum Corporation

CITGO PETROLEUM CORPORATION

CITGO Petroleum Corporation is a recognized leader in the refining industry and operates under the well-known CITGO brand. CITGO owns and operates three refineries located in Lake Charles, LA.; Lemont, IL.; and Corpus Christi, TX, and wholly and/or jointly owns 38 active terminals, six pipelines and three lubricants blending and packaging plants. With approximately 3,300 employees and a combined crude capacity of approximately 807,000 barrels-per-day (bpd), positions CITGO as one of the best-branded supplier companies in the industry.

At CITGO our people are our most important resource. Our core values are Safety, Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Care.

Job Summary

Manages, trains, and directs the work of 16 hourly employees. Coordinates distribution and testing of samples to Inspection lab received from Operations and other outside sources. Conducts analytical testing and new method development for troubleshooting needs. Finds solutions to technical problems associated with Lab Equipment/testing. Performs safety meetings. Tracks and reports Laboratory QA/QC - including but not limited to SQC per D6299. Facilitates LIMS upgrades. Documents and reports results of all projects. Represents company in technical groups. Liaison for Engineering, Operations and Environmental Departments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree with 5 years of job related experience.
• Valid Driver's License
• Specialized training in Petroleum Lab Operations
• Knowledge of DOT shipping requirements
• Skills require chemical handling background with trouble-shooting of technical equipment.
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements: The Maritime Transportation Security Act requires all persons who will need unescorted access to a regulated facility to have a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), issued in accordance with the rules established by the United States Coast Guard and the Transportation Security Administration. All candidates must be eligible to receive a TWIC in order to be considered for an offer. To obtain more information on the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), and to check eligibility requirements, please visit the Transportation Security Administration's website: http://www.tsa.gov/what_we_do/layers/twic/twic_faqs.shtm

Job Duties

Manage/oversee the 24/7 Laboratory test schedule and testing done by 16 hourly employees associated with crude monitoring, finished product (gasoline, distillates, solvents) quality, and intermediate stream control. Coordinate with Operations, Process Technology, Product Supply, and Planning to troubleshoot operability issues and/or resolve product quality issues. Ensure timely coordination with all Labs as necessary.

Ensure that testing is executed per posted method procedures and specifications. Develop and keep analytical testing procedures current.

Update, generate and manage timely execution of test schedule each shift via the Laboratory Information Management System. Manage the LIMS data base to be error free and current. Issue Unit test report reports from same. Work with IT to install upgrades and resolve downtime related problems.

Maintain and calibrate analytical equipment. Ensure standards, reagents are up to date and maintain adequate replacement inventory of all consumables, instrument parts, applicable supplies and reagents.

Train, certify and periodically audit Testers on existing and new test methods and Lab safety procedures

Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements for industrial hygiene and EPA regulatory compliance - including responsibility for RFG compliance and maintaining SQC compliance per ASTM D6299.

Maintain adequate Inspection Lab staffing by issuing weekly shift schedule for Testers per agreed-to union contract language. Resolve staffing issues as necessary.

Job Duties II

Job duties displayed above are not all-inclusive, site-specific responsibilities may be assigned.

Here are the incentives we offer:

• Remote Work options available for eligible positions
• Options are department and/or location specific
• 9/80 Work Schedule Option (where applicable)
• Annual Vacation Incentive (40-120 hours of additional pay) for Eligible Employees
• Paid Vacation Time
• Company-Paid Holidays
• Caregiver Leave
• Excellent 401(k) Match
• Pension Plan
• Company-Paid Sick Leave and Long-Term Disability
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans; FSA and HSA options
• Company-Paid Life Insurance for Active Employees
• Healthy Rewards Program
• Service Awards Program
• Educational Assistance Plan
• Dependent Children Scholarships
• Reimbursement for Gym Membership
• Employee Discount Programs
• On-site Health Clinic (select locations)
• On-site Cafeteria (select locations)
• On-site Credit Union and ATM (Corporate office only)
• On-site Fitness Center (select locations)

PLEASE NOTE ALL JOBS DO NOT QUALIFY FOR ALL PERKS

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Requisition ID - 556