Refinery Chemist

Job overview

Refinery Chemist is an onsite role at the Valero Ardmore Refinery in Ardmore, OK. Compensation is not specified; the posting says pay is competitive and that salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The role supports laboratory operations at Valero’s Ardmore refinery. The chemist performs specialized and non-routine testing, maintains laboratory instruments and methods, and supports fuel-quality and regulatory compliance. The role also oversees and trains laboratory technicians and completes projects assigned by the Laboratory Manager.

What you'll do

• Perform non-routine sample testing and preparation
• maintain and calibrate instruments
• develop and optimize methods
• support fuel-quality compliance, statistical quality control, audit records, and document control
• complete laboratory projects
• develop training documents and safety procedures
• train and qualify technicians
• oversee technicians and monitor test-data quality
• interact with vendors, customers, and regulatory agencies.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

valero

refinery chemist

laboratory

petroleum refinery

sample testing

fuel quality

instrument calibration

statistical quality control

technician training

ardmore ok

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) with 100% company match up to 7%, immediate vesting
• company-sponsored pension plan
• healthcare and wellness program
• annual bonus program.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Physics, or a related field and three years of directly related laboratory experience. Petroleum laboratory, LIMS, and statistical quality-control experience are preferred.

About the employer

Valero is hiring for this role. Industry: Petroleum Refineries. Sector: 32.