Lab Analyst

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Job description

Contribute. Grow. Lead...with OxyChem. Looking for a challenge? Desire to achieve your true potential? OxyChem is a growing, action-oriented, safety driven chemical manufacturing company continually striving to be the best in the business while staying focused on environmental protection. The secret to our success has and will continue to be our people. Occidental Chemical Corporation (OxyChem) is a leading North American manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resins, chlorine and caustic soda - key building blocks for a variety of indispensable products such as plastics, pharmaceuticals and water treatment chemicals. Other OxyChem products include caustic potash, chlorinated organics, sodium silicates, chlorinated isocyanurates and calcium chloride. OxyChem's market position is among the top three producers in the United States in 2021 for the principal products it manufactures and markets. Based in Dallas, Texas, the company has manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Canada and Latin America. In a fast-paced industry that demands precision, we create a supportive workplace where the safety and well-being of our employees are paramount. We are committed to rewarding top performers, offering very competitive pay and benefits, and providing tremendous career development opportunities. We are looking for an experienced and self-motivated individual to fill the position of Lab Analyst within our Taft Plant located in Hahnville, Louisiana.

Essential Job Functions:

* Perform all analyses accurately using approved analytical procedures, handling most of the non-routine and special project sampling analysis and support.
* Report results promptly and with an emphasis on deviations from process/plant limits.
* Prepare reagents and standards.
* Troubleshoot primary work area and equipment, requesting assistance when needed.
* Have expert level knowledge in two or more areas including Environmental Testing, Atomic Absorption (AA) Operation, Lachat Operation, Wet Testing, and Gas Chromatograph (GC) Operation.
* Calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain all lab equipment. This includes preventative maintenance activities.
* Issue maintenance work requests, requisitions and arrange sample shipments as requested/needed.
* Actively supports plant and corporate safety, environmental, and quality programs and objectives and meets HESS spreadsheet requirements
* Order and manage inventory of supplies and equipment to support both lab and plant labs functions along with processing monthly expense reports.
* Ensure Environmental compliance (e.g. wastewater and groundwater) Analysis requirements are met including: Adherence to sample schedule, accuracy of paperwork, calibration frequency is met, and abnormality are reported promptly to supervision.
* Review procedures according to schedule.
* Assist as document custodian or with record management as needed.
* Keep laboratory well organized and facilities well maintained.
* Supports plant goals and completes individual goals as developed with supervision oversight and document activities in Talent Management System.
* Be available for overtime and call-outs when needed including during emergency periods such as hurricanes
* Two semesters of college chemistry preferred.
* Experience in a chemical manufacturing environment preferred.
* Experience in a chemical manufacturing lab environment preferred.
* Strong Mechanical Aptitude.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to read, write and speak in English.
* Must be able to respond to off hour emergencies.
* Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team.
* Ability to work weekends, holidays and respond to callouts on a non-routine basis.
* Must be able to lift 40 lbs., climb ladders and stairs.
* Walking, bending, stooping is required.
* Must be able to wear personal protective equipment.
* Must be able to respond to visual and audible alarms.

Oxy is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Individual with Disability/Veteran Status