Lab Technician - Michigan City
What’s the role
The Lab Technician will provide the plant with timely and accurate quality control/quality assurance test results for products produced at the Michigan City plant. Act as an individual contributor to safe and environmentally sound plant operations.
Accountabilities:
Maintain a clean and hygienic work environment in the laboratory
Represent QA Laboratory in daily production meetings
Executes ISO Quality Management System (QMS) procedures/standards critical to product realization and conformity requirements
Arrange for safe and procedurally-correct recycle of mercury and disposal of mercury-containing waste
Knowledgeable on accuracy, precision, limitations, applicability, standards, and calibrations. Interprets, records and reports data accurately - acts if needed
Coordinate the procurement of reagents and other supplies and services needed to run the laboratory
Collect and analyze composite, grab and other requested samples from the plant
Following standard procedures, perform required analytical tests on samples and notified PTL of any out of specification results
Perform quality control testing on composite samples of railcars and overseas shipping containers, following standard analytical procedures
Enter analytical results into quality reporting database (PQR) in an accurate and timely manner
Perform required testing on reference samples to ensure quality of results generated, responding to any out-of-control signals on reference sampled SPC control charts.
Analyze samples sent from other sites such as receiving sites, MTS, Projects & Technologies
Use of SAP to release and track QA results of shipments and to input work notifications for laboratory infrastructure maintenance
Participates in equipment troubleshooting, organizes equipment calibration in accordance with the ISO Quality Management System (QMS) and schedules/performs preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment
Drafts, reviews and improves testing Laboratory procedures in line with policies and standards
What you bring
Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
Associate degree or Bachelor’s Degree in chemistry related field of study is preferred
At least 3 years of related work experience
Broad knowledge of safe chemical laboratory bench work practices
Ability to read and comprehend written material
Ability to write procedures, policies and correspondence
Ability to make presentations
Ability to prepare and present training sessions.
Ability to communicate on the telephone with all levels of Shell and associated companies, vendors and customers
Ability to travel as required for training and company business
Computer skills using Excel, Word, SAP, and PI Vision
Demonstrated abilities to troubleshoot instrumentation and method related issues
Ability to work in excess of the normal 40-hour workweek, including non-standard hours and rotating shifts
What we offer
The base salary range for this position is $70,000 - $106,000 per year. Individual pay will be based on various factors, such as relevant work experience, education, certifications, skill level, seniority, and internal equity.
For regular full-time or regular part-time employees of the Company (participating companies as listed in the Summary Plan Description), insurance coverage options include medical, dental, vision coverage, life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs. Employees also participate in a company pension plan and a 401(k) plan. Paid leave includes up to 6 weeks of paid vacation time, up to 11 paid holidays, and parental leave offering 16 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents, and 8 weeks of paid leave for non-birthing parents.
Additionally, employees are eligible for short-term disability leave for up to 26 weeks at 100% or 50% of base pay as well as Long-Term Disability insurance. Shell also offers other compensation such financial reimbursement for adoption, wellness, education, and personal learning expenses, and some roles are eligible for discretionary long-term incentives. For interns, eligible benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs; participation in a 401(k) plan; and paid leave for up to 11 paid holidays. Additional information on Shell’s US benefit programs can be found at https://www.shell.us/careers/about-careers-at-shell/rewards-and-benefits.html.
You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. You’ll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. You’ll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.
Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together
Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead
Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices
Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise
Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself
Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working
Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance related salary increase – our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world.
Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents
Join an organization working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply
Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams
Gain access to a wide range of training and development programs
We'd like you to know that Shell has a bold goal: to become one of the world’s most diverse and inclusive companies. You can get to know more about how we're working towards that goal, click here.
Shell in The United States
Shell has been in the US for more than 100 years, leading the sector in energy, petrochemicals and refined products. Today, we provide millions of Americans with the energy needed to heat and cool their homes and power the economy.
We operate in all 50 states, from our Deep Water platforms in the Gulf of America to the Pennsylvania Chemicals complex and our miles of pipelines throughout the US.
We reach our customers through our 13,000 branded retail stations, and we are number 1 in gasoline sales. We also own the #1 brand of motor oil in the U.S. – Pennzoil® – made from natural gas.
We are excited to play a key role in the move to net carbon emissions while providing the oil and gas needed by society for many decades to come.