Technician, Laboratory

Summary

We are seeking a Technician, Laboratory to join our team at the Plaquemines LNG Facility that is located in Point Celeste, Louisiana.

This role reports to the Laboratory Supervisor and will be responsible for progressing the Ready for Operations (RFO) activities, ensuring seamless transition of the facility from EPC to the operations phase. This entails assisting in validating procedures and work instructions for testing, analysis reporting and chemicals management.

The role will be responsible for conducting the analysis of samples for a typical LNG plant, analysis of which shall include, but not necessarily be limited to:

• LNG composition (Before and after treatment)
• Refrigerant composition
• Dewpoint (Natural Gas & other gases)
• Water (produced, waste, cooling)
• Amine testing
• Environmental Waste Streams
• Cargo Certificates of Analysis

The incumbent shall also be familiar with sampling procedures and associated laboratory equipment to perform analysis of the above components.

General Description Duties & Responsibilities

• Test and analyze the above-mentioned sample types, record lab results and generate summary reports
• Run daily quality control checks on applicable instrumentation following GPA and ASTM standards
• Operate laboratory equipment to perform required analysis, trouble shoot equipment difficulties and initiate minor repairs
• Basic inventory management of laboratory supplies and parts
• Execute daily laboratory tasks and requests in a timely manner with high degree of accuracy and efficiency
• Collaborate with other laboratory technicians on activities

Qualifications

Required experience

• A minimum of one (1) year experience working in a hydrocarbon laboratory (May be substituted with education or relevant LNG experience)
• Knowledge of basic laboratory equipment, including Gas Chromatograph, balances, etc.
• Analytical skills in quality testing using gas chromatography
• Proficient with MS Office Suite

Preferred Experience

• Oil and Gas experience is preferred, with preference in LNG applications, however, petrochemical, NGL, cryogenic natural gas processing, or other hydrocarbon processing experience may be acceptable.

Required Education

Education and Certifications: Degree in Science, Chemistry or equivalent preferred