Sample Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Statue: Part-Time (16 hours/week)

Company Information:

ARG is the longest continuously operating refinery in North America dating back to 1881. Privately held, the employees and leadership pride themselves on offering competitive pay, generous benefits and a supportive culture of growth and learning. In addition to a 401k retirement plan to which the company makes matching contributions, ARG offers participation in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) to qualified employees, through which they share in the profits of the company.

Responsibilities of Sample Technician: (Not limited to)

• Develop general understanding of company products.
• Learn ThermoLabsystems SampleManager LIMS sample entry, data entry, creating Certificates of Analysis and verification of batch data.
• Comprehend and report relevant data from LIMS.
• Ability to learn basic scientific testing procedures for density, viscosity, and moisture to verify the integrity of customer samples. 
• Apply visual inspection to verify wax samples. 
• Understand and properly apply appropriate units of measure in testing scenarios.
• Understand and execute proper storage of retain samples. 
• Collaborate with Operations, R&D and QC personnel to collect and package samples. 
• Print appropriate GHS labels for samples. Print FedEx labels, COA’s, TDS, SDS and customs paperwork to be packaged with shipment samples.
• Maintain drum supply of solvents and base oils through the ordering process.
• Gather supplies from Stock Room as needed. Execute oral and written instructions with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Capable of multi-tasking; able to prioritize the planning and execution of tasks or projects. 
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to adjust to changing work environment and priorities.
• Work efficiently under limited supervision and time constraints; ability to work independently is essential.
• Complete all job-related training activities.
• Desire to function in and support a culture of servant leadership.
• Successful completion of all company mandated &/or job-related training programs deemed appropriate.

Benefits Available to Sample Technician : 

• 401k Plan eligibility - after one year of service
• ESOP eligibility - at least age 21 and has completed at least 1,000 Hours of Service during the Plan Year

  Education & Experience for Sample Technician:

• High School Diploma or GED with strong math & science background and 5-10 years of work experience.
• Knowledge in refinery processes and branded lubricants is advantageous.
• Must be 18 years of age and possess a valid motor vehicle driver’s license.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Suite of applications, including Excel, and general office technologies is required.

Other Qualifications of Sample Technician:

• Execute oral and written instructions with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Capable of multi-tasking; able to prioritize the planning and execution of tasks or projects. 
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to adjust to changing work environment and priorities.
• Work efficiently under limited supervision and time constraints; ability to work independently is essential.
• Successful completion of all company mandated &/or job-related training programs deemed appropriate.

Physical & Cognitive Demands of Sample Technician:

• COGNITIVE DEMANDS: Meet deadlines, focus attention, work independently, independent judgments, work with a team, communication, instruct/synthesize, reading comprehension, critical thinking/troubleshooting.  
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS: seeing, speaking, hearing, smell, sitting, walk/climb, stand/reach, listening, writing, driving, keyboarding. Push/pull/lift/carry or otherwise transport 50 pounds.
• May be required to work overtime, weekends, holidays, &/or callouts to support business activities.
• Regularly handle 5-gallon pails, gas cylinders sample strays, etc. therefore, must possess sufficient physical strength and endurance to push/pull/lift/transport 30-40 pounds.
• This role requires strong visual skills that specifically include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Additional Notes:

This position, as well as every other position at American Refining Group, is required to conduct their work at a high level of safety and quality performance. We require our employees to adhere to safety policies and procedures and expect they will help and encourage colleagues to do so as well. Our goal is to strive for a Zero-Incident environment that is a benefit to our employees and community. Our commitment to safety is identified as one of our core values: “Safety is our Compass” . Employees are expected to understand and operate under current Process Safety Management guidelines in accordance with their role. Adherence to our Refinery Conduct of Operations in refinery and safety-sensitive functions is critical to our ongoing commitment to reliable operations. 

American Refining Group, Inc. executes and maintains an ISO certified Quality Management System to meet specified customer requirements for product performance, safety, and service.

ARG culture promotes ongoing training and mentoring that is intended to be a developmental partnership for all (employees are subject to ongoing performance reviews and feedback).

This is not a job bid - external recruiting is being conducted concurrently with internal posting. Applicant will be selected based on qualifications and a job interview; final selection will rest solely with the Company.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; they are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.

EEO Employer –ARG is committed to providing reasonable accommodation in our recruiting and employment practices. If assistance is needed to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact Human Resources.