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Caleb Brett - Petroleum Laboratory Supervisor - Saint Rose, Louisiana

Intertek, a Nationally Recognized Testing Lab (NRTL) and leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's leading brands and companies, is actively seeking a Petroleum Lab Supervisor to join our Caleb Brett team in Saint Rose, LA. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the petroleum testing industry.

Intertek Caleb Brett provides specialized Cargo inspection and analytical assessment services to the oil and gas, chemical and other commodities markets. With a global network of laboratories, 24/7 availability, and more than 130 years of exceptional customer service, our customers receive independent inspection and testing with industry-leading customer service.

Intertek / Caleb Brett is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands and organizations in every sector and industry around the world. We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Our Purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

What are we looking for?

The Laboratory Supervisor will lead the laboratory in many ways, from directing work assignments to lab staff, reviewing data, logging samples into our LIMS system, entering data into our LIMS system and producing and sending out final reports.  Supervisors are also expected to be experienced analysts in our field of testing and regularly perform analytical testing as needed to support the group.  The shift supervisor must also have a strong safety culture mindset.

What you'll do:

• Performs numerous chemical and physical tests based on American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) methods or accepted industry standards in multiple test areas
• Assist with equipment calibration, maintenance and basic troubleshooting
• Cleans glassware and test equipment
• Assists with preparing reagents as needed
• Records data on appropriate data sheets and reports data to LIMS system
• Responsible for maintaining quality records, control charts, and lab supply inventories
• Responsible for complying with safety, quality and housekeeping requirements
• The Supervisor will provide direct main laboratory floor production to best meet client demands
  • When needed the supervisor will also offer analytical support using ATSM, UOP, IP, ISO EN, and other organization published methods
• The position is a rotating shift with day and night responsibilities in a lab that runs 24/7/365
• Safety, Quality, and rapid turnaround of tests to meet client expectations is required
• Work in a team environment

Minimum Requirements &Qualifications:

• A minimum of two years of direct Laboratory analysis experience, with documented team lead or past supervisory experience, is required
• Must demonstrate ability to multi-task in high production environment and lead the staff in a positive manner to promote efficiency and production
• Must possess good math and observation skills
• Must demonstrate proficiency using LIMS applications and established chemistry lab processes
• Must demonstrate excellent team communication, coordination and cooperation.  Must be able to lead staff in a professional manner
• Must demonstrate ability to follow standard and non-standard procedures
• Must demonstrate ability to utilize non-complex and complex instrumentation
• Prefer proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Must be able to work overtime as business needs dictate
• Ability to regularly lift/carry up to 44 pounds
• Ability to occasionally lift/carry up to 49 pounds
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time
• Comfortable with exposure to various chemicals in a conrolled setting

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree preffered, ideally in a field of science*
  • *Past work experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree if direct/applicable to same industry
• Petroleum industry laboratory analysis experience specifically preferred

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers' expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

We Value Diversity

Intertek's network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email intertekhrusa@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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*Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification (ATIC) solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains. Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life. Intertek Caleb Brett is leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide and experts in qualitative and quantitative analytical assessment services to the oil and gas, chemical, and other commodities markets. With international 24/7/365 service and coordination coverage, we treat each cargo as if it were our own.