Lab Technician
JOB FUNCTIONS AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Responsible for the complete water sampling and analysis by titration for all cooling towers and boilers
· Sampling of all outfall water to check permit limits
· Operation and changing/backwashing and replacement of ion beds
· Obtain all composite samples and perform analysis to meet product specifications
· Obtain daily corrosion and sulfur samples and perform analysis
· Obtain fuel gas samples and prepare for shipment to third party laboratory
· Calibrate lab pH and conductivity and also on-site instrumentation
· On site observations of treating systems; including boilers, cooling towers, RO unit, amine systems, caustic systems, ethylene heaters
· Requires running samples and recording results then communicate these results to plant and terminal operators
· Check all chemical pumps and storage tanks as required and log these results
· Maintain various laboratory testing equipment
· Process testing including raw materials and in-process and finished products
· Calibration and maintenance of Lab Chromatographs and other Lab equipment
· All job tasks need to be completed in a timely, safe manner, paying attention to accuracy and reporting all incidents environmentally or safety related
· Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
· Associate’s degree in technical discipline (preferred)
· Maintain a valid driver’s license to include a safe driving record satisfactory to the company
· High School Diploma or Equivalent
· Minimum 1 year of related work experience
· Interpersonal communication skills are required in order to interface with all affected teams, personnel, and vendors
· Strong work ethic with demonstrated ability to effectively work with minimum supervision
· Highly organized and detail-oriented
· Well-grounded, preferring to work in a collegial and team environment
· A self-starter
· Ability to think critically, solve problems independently and exercise excellent judgment
· Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, with the ability to respond to call outs as needed to fulfill business objective and the ability to work shifts for plant or field conditions
· We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing
· This role is subject to drug and alcohol testing, per applicable federal regulations or as required by Targa
· Regular and reliable attendance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
· Experience in liquid petroleum testing or water treating
· Experience with calibrating, maintaining and repairing Chromatographs
· Experience with GCs in a lab atmosphere
· CMMS (Computerized maintenance management system) experience (SAP, Maximo etc.)
· Experience with Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures and work permit process
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
· Ability to lift, push, and pull at least a minimum of 50lbs
· Ability to work in changing climate conditions
· Able to work in close quarters: i.e., work while kneeling, squatting, sitting, climbing, and standing
· Follow and adhere to all applicable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines (ex: eye protection, footwear, Nomex)
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
Targa Resources provides equal employment opportunities based on merit, experience, and other work-related criteria and without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We also strive to provide reasonable accommodation to employees’ beliefs and practices that do not conflict with Targa’s policies and applicable law. We value the unique contributions that every employee brings to their role with Targa.