QA/QC Lab Technician – Ethanol Plant
26001AA
Valero is the best-in-class producer of essential fuels and products that are foundational to modern life. We invite you to join our ~10,000 employees to drive exceptional results for our company, the energy industry and our community.As a QA/QC Lab Technician you will implement the quality assurance (QA/QC) program for the ethanol plant to ensure maximum production quantity and quality, while supporting the policies, goals, and objectives of the company.At Valero, we are committed to advancing the future of energy through innovation, ingenuity and unmatched execution. You can help achieve this goal if you can:Assist in implementing plant QA/QC program.Implement plant QA/QC program based on best practice in the ethanol industry by sampling various points in the process and conducting QA/QC tests.Ensure accuracy of analysis of samples and provide results in a timely manner.Monitor use and inventory of laboratory chemicals and supplies.Operate, maintain, and calibrate laboratory equipment.Review reports, analyze data and make recommendations for adjusting process conditions to ensure that QA/QC standards are met.Maintain safety, health and environmental policies and procedures.Ensure city, county, state, and federal regulations relating to the QA/QC laboratory are met at all times.Participate in the safety program for the QA/QC laboratory.Maintain a clean and orderly work environment.Demonstrate teamwork and take initiative in daily work.Assist coordinating activities with other departments.Communicate directly with production department to ensure effective participation by the process operators in the implementation of QA/QC policies and procedures.Implement programs and procedures required to ensure laboratory and plant cleanliness.Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the ethanol process.This position is hourly nonexempt status, which means you are eligible for overtime pay.
Minimum Requirements:High school diploma or GED required.Minimum one year of experience in a laboratory setting or an Associate’s degree (or higher) in a related scientific or technical field required.Able and willing to work on-site and in-person, required.Preferred Requirements: Bachelor’s (or higher level) degree in a related scientific or technical field preferred.Experience with implementing effective QA/QC programs preferred.Experience operating and troubleshooting automated laboratory equipment (such as HPLC or GC) preferred.Experience with software programs such as Office, LIMS, Pi or SAP preferred.Experience with Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) preferred.Need more reasons to work for a company that is both professionally challenging and culturally rewarding? Take a look at some of our best-in-class benefits:Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Program100% match on 401(K) up to 7%, plus additional discretionary 3% annual company contributionComprehensive Healthcare and Wellness ProgramsBenefits described above are highlights only, subject to an employee’s eligibility and work location.Discover more about Lakota and how we're making a difference there. Valero’s pre-employment process includes successful completion of a background check and pre-employment drug screen.Valero's employees and team-focused culture drive our success. We’re invested in our dedicated workforce through a comprehensive, customizable benefits package, while supporting a caring culture that delivers a rewarding work environment built on teamwork, excellence and career growth. To explore the ways we build a stronger team, visit Valero.com/Careers.Valero is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.Please be advised, if you are viewing this position on a website that lists an estimated salary rate/range, it was not provided by Valero. Valero’s market specific salary rate/range will be provided during the recruiting process and tends to be higher than what is estimated by such websites. *LI-LP1
Laboratory
US-IA-Lakota
Valero is an international manufacturer and marketer of transportation fuels and petrochemical products. We are a Fortune 500 company based in San Antonio, Texas, fueled by nearly 10,000 employees and 15 petroleum refineries with a combined throughput capacity of approximately 3.2 million barrels per day. We also proudly operate 12 ethanol plants in the Mid-Continent of the U.S., with a combined production capacity of 1.6 billion gallons per year. Our petroleum refineries are located in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. Valero also is a joint venture partner in Diamond Green Diesel, which operates a renewable diesel plant in Norco, Louisiana. Diamond Green Diesel is North America’s largest biomass-based diesel plant. Valero sells its products in the wholesale rack or bulk markets in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Ireland and Latin America. Approximately 7,000 outlets carry Valero’s brand names. Visit www.valero.com for more information, and click 'Careers' to explore opportunities!
