Lab Inspector Trainee (IT-1)

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Island Energy Services (IES) is a locally managed and headquartered company offering attractive and stable career opportunities within Hawai’i’s highly competitive energy sector.  We are proud to be a local company and a leader in the logistics and distribution of energy products through our network of six terminals and 50 (and growing) retail locations throughout Oʻahu, Maui, Kauaʻi, Moloka’i and Hawai’i islands.  IES is the official licensee of the Texaco brand in Hawai‘i. IES’ success is derived from our management’s keen understanding of what it takes to remain as a highly innovative business, placing significant emphasis on four key company values: “Kīnāʻole” – to do the right thing, “Aloha” – having respect for people, “Lōkahi” – teamwork, and “Hoʻohana” – work purposeful with intention.

These set of values set employee performance standards and are imbedded in our decision-making process through execution of work deliverables. IES’ strong commitment to a Culture of Excellence are embodied through our actions of the 4 B’s:  how we Believe, Behave, Belong and Become.  To achieve this culture, IES employs a highly trained, highly skilled, dedicated and passionate work force that collectively operates, enhances, and strategically drives both our Retail and Terminal Logistics business units.

General Summary Information

Under the general supervision of the Lab Supervisor, the Lab Inspector Trainee (IT-1) provides QC Test Support functions for the Laboratory Department, all IES Terminals including Kapolei and Neighbor Islands, and Retail locations. Desired competencies include, but not limited to, proven analytical skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.  Ideal candidate must be able to establish priorities under tight deadlines and have a proven track record as a motivated, self-starter who can work on multiple projects and priorities within a fast-paced environment.  The Lab Inspector Trainee (IT-1) is expected to have sound knowledge of Excel, Word Microsoft Office Suite programs. Prior relevant experience in refinery, and/or manufacturing industries is preferred.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

1. AA or AS Degree, or equivalent 2+ years of work experience in a Technical or Analytical field.

Preferred Qualifications

1. BS Chemistry or equivalent Degree from an accredited college/university.
2. 2 years of laboratory experience.
3. Refinery, Energy, Chemical, LPG plant, Fuels Terminal experience.
4. Ability to identify, diagnose, and resolve Test Equipment issues and Erroneous Test results.

Skills

1. Ability to uphold strict ethical standards: integrity, objectivity, and confidentiality.
2. Proficient Microsoft Office Suite and computer skills, including editing and proofreading.
3. Ability to maintain automated and manual record keeping systems.
4. Strong sense of team spirit and ability to transfer it to others.
5. Ability to work independently.
6. Ability to evaluate information and exercise good judgment in making decisions.
7. Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality.
8. Problem solving—the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information as appropriate.
9. Interpersonal Skills—the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things.
10. Oral communication—the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations and demonstrates group presentation skills. Ability to provide excellent customer service and customer relations.
11. Written Communication—the individual edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively and can read and interpret written information.
12. Planning/organizing—the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
13. Quality Control – the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
14. Adaptability – the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and can deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
15. Dependability – the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
16. Safety and Security—the individual actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.

Other Requirements

1. Willingness to commit to The Island Way (IES core values of): Kīnāʻole, Aloha, Lōkahi and Hoʻohana.
2. Strong commitment to a Culture of Excellence and embodiment through action the 4B’s of how we Believe, Behave, Belong and Become.
3. Pass background check including periodic job-related physical abilities testing as required.
4. This is a safety sensitive position and random drug testing is required.
5. Valid driver’s license with clean abstract.
6. Willingness to devote the time as needed to meet packet and task deadlines.
7. Willingness to maintain or increase skills.
8. Must be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) within sixty days of hire.
9. Must be able to work rotating Day and occasional Night shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

1. Laboratory Testing & Analysis

• Performs a wide variety of tests on fuel samples and finished products per established procedures.
• Test methods vary from simple methods such as density/gravity, color, and viscosity to more complex methods such as knock (octane) testing, automatic distillation and titration, gas chromatography, etc.
• Checks test results against specifications.
• Provides analysis and test results that are technically sound, legally defensible, free of undue influence within an agreed upon timeframe.
• Validates data, performs calculations, and reports test results.

2. Quality Control/Quality Assurance

• Utilizes standard Quality Control / Quality Assurance processes to ensure accuracy and precision of results.
• Participates in laboratory audits.

3. Equipment Operation & Maintenance

• Checks and calibrates equipment, reviews test methods, and performs minor preventive or corrective maintenance within an agreed upon timeframe.
• Ability to identify Test Equipment issues and Erroneous Test results.

4. Workload Management & Communication

• Handles multiple, concurrent assignments while managing priorities with customers.
• Review issued electronic communications such as Information & Job Tasks for the Day, Email audible directives, and routine duties for the shift are completed.

5. Safety & Housekeeping

• Accountable for maintaining general housekeeping of assigned work area.
• Conduct Fire & Safety equipment inspections in the Laboratory.
• Maintains commitment to a high standard of safety, comply with all safety laws and IES safety policies/rules and report actual and potential safety violations to appropriate supervisory or management personnel to further IES core value of safety.

6. Teamwork & Professional Conduct

• Works effectively with coworkers and others by sharing ideas in a constructive, positive manner; listening to and objectively considering ideas and suggestions from others; keeping commitments; keeping others informed of work progress and issues; addressing problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical solutions; and respecting the diversity of the IES workforce in actions, words, and deeds.

Other Duties

• Other duties as assigned within the scope of this position.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

• Regularly sit
• Frequently use hands, hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls to talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and /or move up to 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Compensation

This is a negotiated union position and is represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 1260. The starting hourly pay rate is $36.05/hour. IES offers a comprehensive health and welfare package to include up to full family medical, dental and vision from day one of employment, paid vacation, paid sick leave, holidays, 401k plus generous employer matching, group life and AD&D, supplemental voluntary insurance options, flexible spending, and much more!

It is the policy of this Company to hire only U.S. citizens and noncitizens who are authorized to work in this country. As a condition of employment, you will be required to produce original documents establishing your identity and authorization to work, and complete the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service's Form I-9.

Island Energy Services, licensee of the Texaco brand, is an equal opportunity, at-will employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.