Laboratory Analyst (Oil & Gas) – Fuels

At SPL the work you do matters. Our teams provide trusted energy and environmental testing and measurement solutions that protect communities support critical infrastructure and safeguard the environment. With a nationwide footprint and opportunities for growth across multiple locations and disciplines SPL is a place where you can build a career while making a real-world impact.

Were seeking a motivated Laboratory Technician to join our fuels testing laboratory team in Coppell TX.

In this role youll perform ASTM and API analytical testing on a wide range of petroleum and fuel products including gasoline diesel jet fuel ethanol biodiesel and crude oil. You will operate and maintain laboratory instrumentation ensure data accuracy within the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and contribute to a high-throughput laboratory environment where quality safety and turnaround time are critical.

What Youll Do

• Perform sample preparation and analytical testing on petroleum and fuel products in accordance with ASTM API ISO and internal SOPs
• Conduct routine fuel analysis including sulfur flash point distillation vapor pressure density/API gravity oxidation stability water content contamination and fuel quality testing
• Operate calibrate troubleshoot and maintain laboratory instruments and analytical equipment
• Analyze and interpret results identifying trends and out-of-specification conditions and escalating as needed
• Record review and validate analytical data within the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Support fuel quality assurance and regulatory compliance programs through accurate laboratory testing
• Follow Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) QA/QC procedures and laboratory safety standards
• Safely handle hazardous flammable and pressurized materials in a laboratory environment
• Maintain laboratory organization sample tracking inventory management and housekeeping practices
• Perform other duties as assigned

What Were Looking For

• Bachelors degree in Chemistry or related scientific field required; equivalent hands-on laboratory experience may be considered in lieu of degree
• Previous hands-on analytical laboratory experience strongly preferred preferably within petroleum fuels lubricants energy or oil & gas testing environments
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel Word Outlook) and general computer applications
• Familiarity with Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) is a plus

Work Schedule

• Full-time onsite position following a Monday - Friday schedule
• Flexibility to work outside of scheduled hours including evenings or weekends as required to meet operational or workload needs

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

At SPL we believe that a diverse team is a strong team. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive. We make all employment decisions based on qualifications merit and business needs without regard to race color religion sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin age disability veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities or for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable laws. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process please let us know.

Visa Sponsorship

At this time SPL is not able to offer visa sponsorship for this position. We sincerely appreciate your interest and understanding and we encourage you to explore other opportunities with us that may be a fit in the future.