Laboratory Technician

September 13, 2024

VECA Professional Services

Kenai

FULL TIME

VECA Professional Services has an opening for a Laboratory Technician in a Kenai, AK refinery location. Local Candidates Only - no per diem offered.

Full Time – Long Term based on performance.
Excellent Benefit package
Starting at $28/hr. based on experience.

VECA Professional Services is a division of VECA Electric & Technologies, one of the largest electrical subcontractors in the Pacific Northwest. We provide qualified candidates for Project, Maintenance, Turnaround positions within the petrochemical, commercial construction, and manufacturing industries.
Our qualified team can fill both managerial and field positions ranging from Engineering, Project Managers, Planners, Schedulers, Contracts Administration, Procurement, Mechanical, Piping, Control Systems, Electrical, Civil, Structural Designers, Document Control, QAQC, Project Coordinators, Administrative Personnel or any requested position to help any project be successful.
We believe that true success comes from being able to work together collaboratively for the greater good. Our craftsmanship and unparalleled service are what differentiates us from our competitors regardless of project size.
VECA is full of great people - that’s what makes us a unique company. Our belief in the success of individuals is a core value that allows us to achieve outstanding results. We are confident that, given the opportunity, every person will achieve great things. Each individual has a unique set of strengths. By using those strengths in your own personal way, you will solve problems and experience an enriched life. Our job is to help you believe in your potential and to provide opportunities to step into the role that uses your potential – for your own benefit and for the benefit of VECA.
Laboratory Technician
This is an experienced Laboratory position that analyzes samples of crude oil, petroleum products and water for operational control and QA/QC of refinery processes. A wide variety of lab equipment is used, most of which follow ASTM procedures. This position must collect product samples, some of which will be hot, some vaporous; collection may be at all times of day and weather conditions. Job often requires you to be on your feet for hours at a time and shift focus between tasks quickly. This position interfaces with refinery operations personnel daily. Adherence to testing/sampling procedures and integrity of lab data is critical to master.
Schedule:
Base Schedule will be 40 hrs per week Monday - Friday. Overtime should be expected and will be required at times.
Key Responsibilities:

Always adhere to laboratory & refinery safety requirements and keep work area clean.
Maintain mental alertness to ensure safe and accurate performance of their duties and notify supervisor of any unsafe conditions.
Proficiently operate laboratory instruments to analyze samples utilizing written procedures.
Accurately enter analytical data into LIMS to ensure timely dissemination to other departments.
Communicate testing anomalies or procedure deviations to lab staff and/or supervisor so analytical integrity can be verified.
Other duties as assigned.

Basic requirements:
Education:
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Must be capable of reading a written procedure to obtain and retain a basic understanding of the analysis. Typical qualifications would be comparable to High School diploma or equivalent with two years’ experience in a directly related analytical laboratory environment or 12 semester hours of Chemistry.
Experience:
Two years of experience in a directly related analytical or quality control laboratory is highly desirable. Familiarity of ASTM procedures for petroleum product testing would be very helpful. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and LIMS (particularly Thermo Fisher’s Sample Manager) is very desirable.
Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum of 2 years working in a refinery environment.
TWIC card, passed drug test and background check is required.

Compensation & Benefits:

Industry Leading Compensation: $28/hr starting wage; depending on experience.
Medical/Dental/Vision plan active the month following start date
Automatic 401K plan participation after 90 days of employment
Flexible Savings Plan
Paid Time Off starting at 120 hours; accrued weekly and available after 90 days of employment with carryover permissible
Employee Assistance Program

VECA Electric & Technologies LLC and its subsidy VECA Professional Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer. We make a special effort to include minorities, women, disabled and veteran candidates in our employment selection pools. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or national origin.
This position will be conditioned upon satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug and alcohol test and the results of a background check. Per our contract, due to the safety sensitive environment of the refinery, Marijuana will be included in pre-employment drug testing
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Experience:

Laboratory experience: 2 years (Required)
Analysis skills: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute: