INEOS
Lab/Quality Supervisor and Chemist
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Company INEOS is a global manufacturer of petrochemicals, specialty chemicals and oil products. INEOS Oxide operates 5 manufacturing sites in Europe and North America, including Bayport, USA.
Job Purpose The primary accountabilities of the Bayport Laboratory Supervisor include:
Supervise eight (8) laboratory technicians. Keep them engaged, combat complacency, ensure timely and accurate laboratory results, and look for more efficient ways to perform tasks. Work with operations supervisors to address the site’s needs.
Schedule overtime and manage the vacation relief technician position to ensure value generation from that position.
Perform laboratory training and compliance certifications.
Provide SHE leadership within the laboratory and within the site.
Manage, optimize, maintain and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation.
Resolve non-conformances.
Work with customer fulfilment and supply chain on SAP batch management of product deliveries.
Responsibility for the lab SQC program to ensure accurate and timely completion of routine and non-routine samples.
Prepare all standards for accuracy and ensure each standard applies to the site’s process and capability.
Author new procedures and work instructions as well as reviewing and revising existing procedures and work instructions.
Ensure ISO 9001 and TCEQ compliance for Bayport Laboratory.
Work with various business groups to resolve quality issues arising from customer complaints.
Interface with technical, operations and customers.
Maintain LabWare laboratory LIMS.
Maintain the laboratory infrastructure in good working condition.
Maintain in‑house generators and backup systems to ensure the lab can provide service 24/7.
Maintain spare parts for critical systems.
Manages purchasing account for all vendors and suppliers. Responsible for laboratory materials and Direct Cost budgets.
Internal and External Factors The candidate is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a 24/7/365 laboratory. This is a leadership position, and the employee must be able to manage accountability and influence people by communicating to all levels of the organization, prioritising work, taking ownership for safety, and maintaining processes and assets.
Responsibilities & Accountabilities SHE
Maintain and control the safe and efficient operation of the Bayport Laboratory using established operating disciplines and procedures. Ensure safety and environmental compliance is achieved.
Responsible for maintaining the laboratory assets and protective systems integrity.
Assist in defining and maintaining a laboratory threat board to proactively address safety risks.
Participate in the development of operating procedures and training materials.
Support the OSHA VPP efforts including laboratory participation in the site employee safety team.
Ensure environmental compliance by working with the Environmental department.
Understand and lead by example for all safety and environmental programs.
Investigate all SHE incidents.
Routinely collect, report, and address SHE near misses.
Complete all assigned action items from incidents, investigations, and audits in a timely manner and keep status and plans for action items updated.
Maintain safety as the highest priority of the plant.
Maintain the 20 Principles of Safety and Process Safety.
Responsible for AsCare compliance of the laboratory and retain buildings. Conduct routine AsCare tours and participate in audits.
Adhere to and uphold all safety policies and standards.
Manufacturing Excellence
Deliver established production targets for asset while complying with quality specifications.
Troubleshoot process problems with Production Specialists, Technical, Maintenance and Operations teams.
Cross‑train and provide backup for the laboratory chemist/quality analyst.
Benchmark, identify and implement best‑in‑class improvements and practices to improve the operation and efficiency of the unit.
Actively provide input and participate in technician development and training programs.
Lead and/or participate in root cause investigations.
Assist in identifying and closing performance gaps, which can include project development and execution.
Provide data to validate that projects deliver performance objectives after implementation.
Provide technical support and coach site personnel on measurements and updates of technology performance and asset utilisation data.
Track laboratory sample workload and technician efficiency. Identify opportunities to optimise the laboratory to minimise cost.
Evaluate typical analytical data annually and update typical values as needed.
Skills & Competencies Level of Education & Experience in General
BS degree in Chemistry or related STEM field is required.
Minimum of 10 or more years of experience in a refining, petrochemical, or manufacturing environment.
Prior supervisory experience is considered an asset for this role.
Technical Skills
Training skills.
Keen computer skills with knowledge of MS Office.
Basic knowledge of PSM.
Process troubleshooting.
Working knowledge of a LIMS system (Sample Manager, LabWare, BLISS) with super‑user experience preferred.
Basics knowledge of gas chromatography, distillation, TOC, benchtop laboratory methodologies.
Strong knowledge of ISO 9001: 2015.
Experience in calibration, troubleshooting instrument issues, and analytical methods.
Laboratory instrumentation troubleshooting.
Behavioural Skills
Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written.
Strong mechanical aptitude.
Safety role model.
Problem‑solving skills with data analysis ability.
Attention to detail, adaptability, being a self‑starter, and good communication skills.
Physical & Environmental Requirements
Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
Indoor environmental conditions: Protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes.
Outdoor environmental conditions: No effective protection from the weather.
Both indoor and outdoor: Activities occur inside and outside.
Extreme cold: Temperatures below 32 °F for periods of more than one hour.
Extreme heat: Temperatures above 100 °F for periods of more than one hour.
Noise: Sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient level.
Hazards: Proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or chemicals.
Atmospheric conditions: Fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.
Oils: Exposure to oils and other cutting fluids.
Respirator required.
Performance Indicators
Zero injuries or HIPOs in laboratory.
Achieve SHE metric targets for safety and environmental incidents.
Meet or exceed SHEQ production goals.
Meet or exceed laboratory reliability.
AsCare, 20P, MOC/PSM/SHEQ/ISO compliance achieved.
Completion of assigned action items.
Achieve plant department and personal metrics as defined in annual performance assessment.
Required Experience We look for candidates who are eager to apply their analytical and supervisory skills in a dynamic chemical environment, and who are committed to maintaining a culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement.
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Company INEOS is a global manufacturer of petrochemicals, specialty chemicals and oil products. INEOS Oxide operates 5 manufacturing sites in Europe and North America, including Bayport, USA.
Job Purpose The primary accountabilities of the Bayport Laboratory Supervisor include:
Supervise eight (8) laboratory technicians. Keep them engaged, combat complacency, ensure timely and accurate laboratory results, and look for more efficient ways to perform tasks. Work with operations supervisors to address the site’s needs.
Schedule overtime and manage the vacation relief technician position to ensure value generation from that position.
Perform laboratory training and compliance certifications.
Provide SHE leadership within the laboratory and within the site.
Manage, optimize, maintain and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation.
Resolve non-conformances.
Work with customer fulfilment and supply chain on SAP batch management of product deliveries.
Responsibility for the lab SQC program to ensure accurate and timely completion of routine and non-routine samples.
Prepare all standards for accuracy and ensure each standard applies to the site’s process and capability.
Author new procedures and work instructions as well as reviewing and revising existing procedures and work instructions.
Ensure ISO 9001 and TCEQ compliance for Bayport Laboratory.
Work with various business groups to resolve quality issues arising from customer complaints.
Interface with technical, operations and customers.
Maintain LabWare laboratory LIMS.
Maintain the laboratory infrastructure in good working condition.
Maintain in‑house generators and backup systems to ensure the lab can provide service 24/7.
Maintain spare parts for critical systems.
Manages purchasing account for all vendors and suppliers. Responsible for laboratory materials and Direct Cost budgets.
Internal and External Factors The candidate is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a 24/7/365 laboratory. This is a leadership position, and the employee must be able to manage accountability and influence people by communicating to all levels of the organization, prioritising work, taking ownership for safety, and maintaining processes and assets.
Responsibilities & Accountabilities SHE
Maintain and control the safe and efficient operation of the Bayport Laboratory using established operating disciplines and procedures. Ensure safety and environmental compliance is achieved.
Responsible for maintaining the laboratory assets and protective systems integrity.
Assist in defining and maintaining a laboratory threat board to proactively address safety risks.
Participate in the development of operating procedures and training materials.
Support the OSHA VPP efforts including laboratory participation in the site employee safety team.
Ensure environmental compliance by working with the Environmental department.
Understand and lead by example for all safety and environmental programs.
Investigate all SHE incidents.
Routinely collect, report, and address SHE near misses.
Complete all assigned action items from incidents, investigations, and audits in a timely manner and keep status and plans for action items updated.
Maintain safety as the highest priority of the plant.
Maintain the 20 Principles of Safety and Process Safety.
Responsible for AsCare compliance of the laboratory and retain buildings. Conduct routine AsCare tours and participate in audits.
Adhere to and uphold all safety policies and standards.
Manufacturing Excellence
Deliver established production targets for asset while complying with quality specifications.
Troubleshoot process problems with Production Specialists, Technical, Maintenance and Operations teams.
Cross‑train and provide backup for the laboratory chemist/quality analyst.
Benchmark, identify and implement best‑in‑class improvements and practices to improve the operation and efficiency of the unit.
Actively provide input and participate in technician development and training programs.
Lead and/or participate in root cause investigations.
Assist in identifying and closing performance gaps, which can include project development and execution.
Provide data to validate that projects deliver performance objectives after implementation.
Provide technical support and coach site personnel on measurements and updates of technology performance and asset utilisation data.
Track laboratory sample workload and technician efficiency. Identify opportunities to optimise the laboratory to minimise cost.
Evaluate typical analytical data annually and update typical values as needed.
Skills & Competencies Level of Education & Experience in General
BS degree in Chemistry or related STEM field is required.
Minimum of 10 or more years of experience in a refining, petrochemical, or manufacturing environment.
Prior supervisory experience is considered an asset for this role.
Technical Skills
Training skills.
Keen computer skills with knowledge of MS Office.
Basic knowledge of PSM.
Process troubleshooting.
Working knowledge of a LIMS system (Sample Manager, LabWare, BLISS) with super‑user experience preferred.
Basics knowledge of gas chromatography, distillation, TOC, benchtop laboratory methodologies.
Strong knowledge of ISO 9001: 2015.
Experience in calibration, troubleshooting instrument issues, and analytical methods.
Laboratory instrumentation troubleshooting.
Behavioural Skills
Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written.
Strong mechanical aptitude.
Safety role model.
Problem‑solving skills with data analysis ability.
Attention to detail, adaptability, being a self‑starter, and good communication skills.
Physical & Environmental Requirements
Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
Indoor environmental conditions: Protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes.
Outdoor environmental conditions: No effective protection from the weather.
Both indoor and outdoor: Activities occur inside and outside.
Extreme cold: Temperatures below 32 °F for periods of more than one hour.
Extreme heat: Temperatures above 100 °F for periods of more than one hour.
Noise: Sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient level.
Hazards: Proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or chemicals.
Atmospheric conditions: Fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.
Oils: Exposure to oils and other cutting fluids.
Respirator required.
Performance Indicators
Zero injuries or HIPOs in laboratory.
Achieve SHE metric targets for safety and environmental incidents.
Meet or exceed SHEQ production goals.
Meet or exceed laboratory reliability.
AsCare, 20P, MOC/PSM/SHEQ/ISO compliance achieved.
Completion of assigned action items.
Achieve plant department and personal metrics as defined in annual performance assessment.
Required Experience We look for candidates who are eager to apply their analytical and supervisory skills in a dynamic chemical environment, and who are committed to maintaining a culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement.
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