Chemist, Chemicals QA/QC

Basic Function

We are currently seeking to fill a Chemist position at LyondellBasell’s at Bayport POTBA site, which is located 25 miles from downtown Houston, TX. This site consists of three POTBA plants that produce propylene oxide (PO), tertiary butyl alcohol (TBA), propylene glycol, propylene glycol ethers, tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP), and ethyl tertiary butyl ether (ETBE). 
 
The Chemist will provide technical, operational, and analytical support to the Quality Control laboratory (Lab), production units, and business teams for driving improvements to product quality processes and the Lab.  The Chemist also supports compliance requirements for ISO, ASTM and other industry standards.  The focus of the position is to ensure the Lab provides accurate, reliable, and timely data to support both internal and external customers.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lab focal point for new projects and new instrumentation setup 
• Identifies and drives improvement in Lab processes/systems, testing, methods, and cost
• Provides instrumentation troubleshooting support beyond Lab Specialist and Day Tech capabilities
• Ensures timely calibration and maintenance of Lab equipment
• Provides technical input and guidance to ensure Lab support for process troubleshooting, process improvement, and new business development
• Focal point for operating units and business units to interface with the Lab for analytical support
• Provides technical training on Lab quality systems for Lab technicians
• Sets high expectations for quality and timeliness of action item (MOC, Intelex, etc.) resolution
• Supports business teams as needed to develop testing protocols and methods for new products
• Develops and maintains industry best practice knowledge and applies to the Lab
• Supports product quality incident investigations
• Leads formal investigation teams for continual improvement
• Responsible for implementation and adherence of relevant Operational Excellence & corporate standards
• Work with lab technicians, specialists and chemists in understanding laboratory systems, analytical methods and techniques 
• Implement and maintain the Site’s compliance with ISO 9001, USP, and other industry standards

Min. Qualifications

• BS degree in Chemistry
• Typically 6+ years of lab experience in a refining, petrochemical, or manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated corporate competencies
• Demonstrated troubleshooting skills and techniques
• Demonstrated IT capability for implementation of analytical instrumentation
• Good computing skills  
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple and conflicting priorities 
• Demonstrated ability in project management and gap closures

Preferred Qualifications

•    Experience using and troubleshooting GC, FTIR, UV/VIS, XRF, Titration, Atomic Absorption, and related
•    Experience using lab software including Sample Manager, SAP and Chromeleon 
•    MOC system qualification or similar MOC experience
•    Proven ability to identify continuous improvement and value generation opportunities and deliver solutions

Competencies