• Manages laboratory resources to assure the quality, integrity, continuity, and proper dispersion of analytical data generated by the laboratory personnel.
• Sets strategic direction for refinery product quality conformance and lab capability.
• Acts as liaison between the lab and other departments.
• Serves as a technical resource for operational issues including problem solving, engineering studies, and unit surveys.
• Implements and/or initiates non-routine lab studies relating to plant operation.
• Evaluates and communicates lab results to other plant departments.
• Ensures reliable and efficient laboratory operations.
• Coordinates equipment support at laboratories.
• Manages those individuals responsible for lab operation.
• Implements and manages test schedules.
• Negotiates with 3rd party vendors.
• Interfaces with government inspectors, and ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements for final products and environmental testing.
• Conducts final review of all process and certification data.
• Demonstrates proficiency with laboratory software and instrumentation.
• Serves as administrator for the laboratory information system and data acquisition software.
• Prepares and stewards laboratory yearly capital and expense budgets.
• Reviews and supervises laboratory safety training.
• Oversees routine and non-routine maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Reviews and evaluates job performance of all lab personnel.
• Follows and enforces all safety rules and guidelines as established by the Refinery.
• Ensures overall safe operation of the laboratory, which includes the laboratory safety and chemical hygiene program.
• Achieves high-levels of productivity and safety under continuous level of stress.
• Allocates and balances lab resources.
• Responsible for oversight, coordination, and implementation of facility’s compliance with US EPA and state Clean Fuels regulations
• Serves as the site-specific SME on corporate guidance documents and site-specific procedures for tasks to comply with final product batch sampling, sample handling, testing and quality assurance programs required by EPA regulations.
• Serve as a team member to address potential Clean Fuels compliance issues and collaborate across multiple departments/systems as needed.
• Participates in EPA Annual Attestations and other audits/compliance assessments and oversee the implementation/amendment of procedures/checklists to alleviate potential non-compliance issues.
• Participate in periodic meetings and teleconferences of the Valero Fuels Compliance Leaders’ Network

This position is salaried exempt status, which means you are not eligible for overtime pay.

• Bachelor’s or higher level degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related science required.
• 10 years of laboratory testing experience, including hands-on experience with instrumentation, test material, wet test methods, and ASTM testing processes required.
• Master’s degree in Chemistry preferred.
• 5 years of experience managing Quality Assurance/Quality Control processes and procedures in a refinery, chemical, or manufacturing laboratory preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

All successful candidates must be eligible to obtain a TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential). It is Valero’s policy that employees must wear this card at all times while working at the refinery. Please review eligibility criteria at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic.

Position level and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Valero's employees are the heart of its success, and there is a reason why the company is an employer of choice in the fuels manufacturing and marketing industry. It’s not just the excellent benefits package, or the opportunities for personal growth, it’s also the caring and committed culture of the organization that makes everyone feel like they’re truly part of a team. For more information, visit Valero.com.

Valero is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, including race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), 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.

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