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Date: Jan 17, 2025

Location: USA: Orange, TX, US, 77630

Company: CPChem

You may not realize it, but you’ve likely used a product today made possible by the plastics and chemicals manufactured by Chevron Phillips Chemical. From medical supplies and electronics to food packaging and cosmetics, we create the building blocks for more than 70,000 consumer and industrial products.

 

Even as a global company with 5,000 employees, we maintain a “small company feel” and uphold a culture of respect, diversity, and inclusion. Ask any Chevron Phillips Chemical employee what they like best about their job, and universally, the answer is “the people I work with!” We value work-life balance, and love to see our employees thrive both professionally and personally. There has never been a better time to work for Chevron Phillips Chemical. If you’re ready to grow with us and become part of our vision of being the premier Chemical Company, apply today!

 

Purpose/Introduction

Chevron Phillips Chemical is currently seeking a Lab Technician to join our team at the Orange, TX facility.  We are looking for motivated individuals that have the ability to produce accurate, high-quality work in a time-sensitive environment with strong and effective communication skills.  A successful candidate would need to be able to organize and prioritize while working through multiple tasks to deliver analytical data to production units punctually.  Candidates would need to be able to carry out responsibilities with minimal supervision and work well as part of the lab team. In addition, CPChem expectation is that all duties are fulfilled safely and reliably with a focus on supporting site quality and continuous improvement. #HPCP

Responsibilities

  • Collecting receiving in-process and final product samples from various locations within the site, analyzing samples for multiple component specifications, and reporting data to operations within a timely manner.  
  • Requires familiarity with LIMS, chromatography data systems, and managing SQC charts.  
  • Individuals would be expected to maintain basic knowledge of plant processes and general theory of lab analyses/instruments.  
  • Will work with gas chromatographs, FTIR, XRF, densitometer, melt indexes, presses, and more.  

Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma/GED with at least 2 years of experience in an analytical laboratory OR a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biology or related field
  • Proficient in MS Office (MS Word and Excel)
  • Required to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule including nights, holidays, weekends, and overtime as necessary. 
  • Ability to lift a minimum of 35lbs. (responsible for changing gas cylinders)
  • Ability to climb a staircase (one level)
  • Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

  • Instrument maintenance/calibration experience with melt indexers, presses, XRF, FTIR, or GCs
  • Experience with OpenLab ChemStation
  • Experience with StarLIMS
  • Experience working in a polyethylene laboratory/facility

 

Chevron Phillips Chemical offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and at most locations, alternate work schedules. To learn more about Chevron Phillips Chemical and to be considered for a position, please visit us online today at www.cpchem.com.

 

Paper resumes will not be accepted. All job seekers must go to the web site to be considered for positions. If you are interested in applying for this position and need an accommodation to apply, please contact our Human Resources Service Center at 1-800-446-1422, option 4.

 

Chevron Phillips Chemical Company is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status or marital status.

 

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Travel Requirements: Up to 5%

Eligibility for Relocation: No

Closing Date: 02/03/2025


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