Refinery Chemist

Performs laboratory operations, maintains regulatory compliance (especially reformulated gasoline), oversees and trains Lab Technicians and Shift Chemists, and completes special projects. Performs environmental chemist duties, to include: the required chemical testing of wastewater and storm water for TNRCC/NPDES permits and the non-permit testing of other environmental samples, as well as any reports and record keeping needed to validate the results.

• Performs analyses, calibrations, methods, and maintenance and repairs of instruments.
• Performs special projects as assigned by Laboratory Manager.
• Maintains analytical specialization in certain areas.
• Assists with regulatory compliance, especially with reformulated gasoline.
• Trains and oversees Lab Techs and Shift Chemists in the use of instruments.
• Performs eleven required tests on wastewater for permits.
• Tests storm water for COD, oil and grease.
• Tests sour water stripper samples for ammonia and sulfide.
• Manages service contracts and service of the assigned equipment.
• Other duties as assigned (ordering of instrumentation, supplies, etc.).

This position is salaried exempt status, which means you are not eligible for overtime pay.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Bio-Chemistry, Physics, or related field required.
• 3 years of directly related laboratory experience required.
• Ability to perform basic skills using Microsoft Office programs (i.e., Word and Excel) required.

All successful candidates must be eligible to obtain a TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential). It is Valero’s policy that employees must wear this card at all times while working at the refinery. Please review eligibility criteria at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic.

Position level and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Valero's employees are the heart of its success, and there is a reason why the company is an employer of choice in the fuels manufacturing and marketing industry. It’s not just the excellent benefits package, or the opportunities for personal growth, it’s also the caring and committed culture of the organization that makes everyone feel like they’re truly part of a team. For more information, visit Valero.com.

Valero is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, including race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Please be advised, if you are viewing this position on a website that lists an estimated salary rate/range, it was not provided by Valero. Valero’s market specific salary rate/range will be provided during the recruiting process and tends to be higher than what is estimated by such websites.

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