Quality Control Technician

Job summary

Entity:

Customers & Products

Job Family Group:

Research & Technology Group

Job Description:

The Quality Control Lab Technician will provide technical expertise and support to the operating departments within their facility by performing consistent and repeatable quality analysis of all products requiring quality verification. The technician will work in a team-based environment and is responsible for operating in a manner that meets bp standards for safety, security, environmental, quality, accuracy and productivity. This job requires the operation of various laboratory equipment used for general wet chemistry, lubricant, oil, and additive testing. Inputs are to be interpreted against specifications and escalation of issues to management.

Key Accountabilities

Records and maintains product analysis data.

Analyze, troubleshoot and problem solve where needed.

Immediately communicates out of specification test results and assists in resolving internal non-conformances.

Promptly isolates nonconforming product and coordinates activities necessary to resolve product quality or operating issues to resume production of high-quality product. Coordinate activities to promptly rework nonconforming product.

Investigates out of specification test results and provides guidance on root cause, corrective, and preventative actions.

Completes the routine analysis of manufacturing samples using the specified ASTM method.

Implements testing of raw materials and finished good products according to methods specified by GLT.

Issues and processes in-process adjustments to manufacturing in a timely matter.

Performs routine calibration, and maintenance of laboratory instruments as required for normal lab operations.

Performs routine and special process, product, and raw material analyses using chemical, physical and instrumental methods.

Practices site safety and environmental standards and follows local area policies.

Participates in job safety analysis and has good work area housekeeping.

Supports the laboratory's ISO9001 / IATF 16949 quality management system and audits.

Understands and supports the day-to-day operational and the longer-term strategic goals of the plant and laboratory.

Performs job duties in a skillful and controlled manner aligned with all operating procedures avoid safety and environmental risks and liability.

Maintain data records, perform SAP data entry, and perform SPC analysis as required.

Remain fully trained and competent to complete any required task while achieving full compliance to the BP Operating Management System.

Follow all procedures per and Plant Operating Procedures.

Verifies Blend Orders for formulation, component listing, and testing parameters.

Maintain quality assurance programs to meet process specifications and end-product quality measurements for API, ISO 9001:2000 and general customer requirements.

Contributes effectively to the team, meeting both team and personal objectives as set.

Ensure frequent review and assessment of product hazards and risks applicable to BP with anticipated conditions of storage and use.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) related field or substantial experience relevant laboratory experience.

Analytical instrumentation basics required and hands-on experience.

Willingness to work 2nd shift.

Must have experience with general chemistry concepts and laboratory applications (such as: titrations, preparation of molar and normal solutions, dilutions, and general instrumentation (spectroscopy, Karl Fisher, pH)).

Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to write and understand technically related protocols.

Must be familiar with equipment operations, process controls, process flows, and chemistry with additives.

Desirables

ISO 9001; IATF 16949 Experience; ISO 14001 experience.

Basic to intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (word, excel, access) and statistical programs.

Attendance to be excellent, requires little supervision, self-starter, and have passion for safety, quality, production, and maintenance.

Should have experience in chemical laboratory.

Ability to work in teams to obtain results, ability to organize and supervise activities.

Maintain high housekeeping standards for equipment and QC lab work area

Why Join Our Team?

At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and exciting environment! We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. bp is committed to encouraging an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly. There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, excellent retirement benefits, and more! Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us to request any reasonable accommodations.

Travel Requirement

No travel is expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:

This position is not available for remote working

Skills:

Agility core practices, Analytical Thinking, Bioprocess Design, Catalysis (Inactive), Chemical kinetic modelling, Communication, Creativity and Innovation, Curiosity, Experimental Design, Group Problem Solving, Industry technology knowledge, Intellectual Asset Management, Life cycle and circularity, Multi-physics modelling, New process technology scale-up, Novel process development, Pilot and demonstration plant operation, Presenting, Process Safety Engineering, Science and Technology Leadership, Scientific publication, Talent Matching, Technoeconomic evaluation of processes, Thermophysical modelling, Thought Leadership

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.