Lab Technician

Basic Function

Reporting to the Lab Manager and based out of Industrial Oils Unlimited LLC (IOU) located in Tulsa Oklahoma the Laboratory Technician role is responsible for executing the company lubricant formulary strategy through quality control. This includes performing laboratory tests to determine physical and chemical characteristics or a composition of a wide range of products including but not limited to automotive fluids (engine oils gear fluids transmission fluids etc.) natural gas engine oils industrial fluids soaps and cleaners etc. This is a safety-sensitive position.

Job Duties

• Performs laboratory tests to determine physical and chemical characteristics or composition of a wide range of products including but not limited to automotive fluid (engine oils gear fluids transmission fluids etc.) natural gas engine oils industrial fluids soaps and cleaners etc.
• Understands follows and enforces all established policies procedures and recognized practices
• Performs all quality assurance tests and procedures in a precise and accurate manner
• Uses good laboratory practices to accurately record and file all raw test data including pertinent paperwork
• Communicates results and disposition to Manufacturing Shipping and Receiving
• Promptly reports all problems regarding procedures specifications etc. to the Lab Manager or Formulation Chemist
• Responsible for the care and maintenance of instruments and other lab equipment
• Prepares lab standard test reagents
• Performs standardization on reagents and equipment calibrations on a regular basis
• Supports with non-routine work which includes equipment installation maintenance etc.
• Works independently at times
• Completes special projects assigned by Lab Manager in a timely manner
• Maintains a clean safe and orderly work environment
• Maintains sample retain storage and organization
• Practices safe handling techniques with hazardous chemicals
• Other duties as assigned by management team

Experience

A minimum of six months of related material testing experience is required. Experience in a laboratory setting preferred. Experience in a manufacturing setting preferred.

Education

H.S. Diploma or equivalent required

Bachelors degree in science chemistry or a related field preferred.

Required Skills

Basic mechanical ability and understanding of operational principles of assigned areas testing instruments. Basic ability to perform routine tests daily. Ability to effectively communicate with others both written and verbal communication and organizational skills. Ability to complete all required training. Depending on location elementary algebra and proficiency with spreadsheet and word-processing software applications. Basic reading and writing skills ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.

Familiarity with laboratory methods and equipment for running tests preferred. Basic computer skills including knowledge of presentation and e-mail software applications preferred.

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibility

None

Work Conditions

Office-based warehouse/plant environment with minimal travel required. Subject to all temperatures weather and varying road conditions. May be required to work flexible hours including overtime when needed.

Benefits

HF Sinclair offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefits include but are not limited to the following:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Time-Off
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with match
• Educational Reimbursement
• Parental Bonding Time
• Employee Discounts

We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment ensuring our employees have the resources needed to thrive professionally and personally.

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Physical Requirements

Job conditions require standing walking sitting twisting stooping crouching kneeling talking or hearing making visual inspections making precise hand and finger movements reaching or grasping lifting and/or carrying up to 50lbs pushing and/or pulling up to 50lbs and perceiving color difference. Job conditions may require wearing personal protective equipment.

Our One HF Sinclair Culture:

At HF Sinclair we are united through our One HF Sinclair Culture which is underpinned by our five core values of Safety Integrity Teamwork Ownership and Inclusion. Developed to empower our people our five core cultural values are at the heart of everything we do and extend to how we engage our stakeholders. These values influence our decisions shape our behaviors and keep us connected across the entire organization.

We maintain a true Safety culture for our employees communities environments and customers. Our goal is to make sure everyone returns home safely each day. We have a long-standing commitment to Integrity and ethical behavior and do what is right for our employees investors communities and the environment. We encourage employees to Step Up and Stand Out by championing a culture of Teamwork and Ownership. We foster a culture of Inclusion by encouraging diversity of experiences viewpoints and backgrounds. What makes each of us different together makes us stronger.

About HF Sinclair Corporation

HF Sinclair Corporation headquartered in Dallas Texas is an independent energy company that produces and markets high-value light products such as gasoline diesel fuel jet fuel renewable diesel and other specialty products. HF Sinclair owns and operates refineries located in Kansas Oklahoma New Mexico Wyoming Washington and Utah and markets its refined products principally in the Southwest U.S. the Rocky Mountains extending into the Pacific Northwest and in other neighboring Plains states. HF Sinclair supplies high-quality fuels to more than 1500 branded stations and licenses the use of the Sinclair brand at more than 300 additional locations throughout the addition subsidiaries of HF Sinclair produce and market base oils and other specialized lubricants in the U.S. Canada and the Netherlands and export products to more than 80 countries. Through its subsidiaries HF Sinclair produces renewable diesel at two of its facilities in Wyoming and also at its facility in Artesia New Mexico. HF Sinclair provides petroleum product and crude oil transportation terminalling storage and throughput services to its refineries and the petroleum industry.

Equal Opportunity Employer

HF Sinclair Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability veteran status or any other prohibited ground of discrimination.