Quality Assurance Lab Analyst/Technician, (Dcf), Houston, Tx

• Ability to understand and interpret, chemical reactions (production process tickets), chemical specifications and procedures.
• Actively participates and promotes safety and quality stop programs and facilitates investigations as required.
• COA’s – generate COA’s for outgoing products, for both middle road and the warehouse.
• Chemical Analysis & Approval – analyze intermediate samples and finished products. Includes analysis of Operations samples, Pilot Plant samples, External samples and Re-certifications. Communicate results and status of batches to the relevant parties.
• Spectroscopy – FTIR, UV/Vis, X-Ray
• Inspect Raw Materials – ensure that incoming raw materials and toll manufactured products meet specifications and inspect the COA and BOL for required information to confirm product identity and destination. Perform a visual check on incoming material when possible. Communicate approval/rejection of raw materials to middle road and/or relevant parties.
• If ever any HSE incident takes place, Stop Work and report immediately to your lead/supervisor/manager.
• StarLIMS – Enter testing results for products. Trouble-shoot and corrects errors.
• Wet Chemistry – titrations, pH, Density etc.
• If ever you see anyone around you performing an unsafe act or working in an unsafe condition, immediately Stop Work and report to your lead/supervisor/manager
• Adhere to the Qualified to Perform (QTP) program always as well as all other Quality requirements and exercise Stop Work at any time to ensure the job is done right, every time the first time
• SOP Reviews
• Documentation – Files production tickets hard copies and electronically.
• Keep work areas of the facility in a safe, clean and organized manner at all times in accordance with 6S Checklist
• Product Adjustments – Recommends adjustments and/or corrective actions to operations to correct off-spec material. Use calculations and/or lab blends to make determinations. Seek guidance from “on-call” chemist when necessary.
• Adhere to the on call/shift schedule; notify your lead/supervisor/manager immediately if any foreseen or unforeseen issue that would prevent you meeting your scheduled obligations.
• Drives quality culture to their plant.
• Lab Blends – make lab blends of products to assist in troubleshooting efforts or to determine the viability of raw materials making on-spec product.

• Health, Safety and Environment

  • Actively participate in HSE programs as assigned

  • Complete HSE training as assigned.

  • Keep work areas of the facility in a safe, clean and organized manner at all times in accordance with 6S Checklist

  • If ever you see anyone around you performing an unsafe act or working in an unsafe condition, immediately Stop Work and report to your lead/supervisor/manager

  • If ever any HSE incident takes place, Stop Work and report immediately to your lead/supervisor/manager.

  • Review all associated ORA’s/HRA’s/MOC’s/Work Permits prior to starting work and exercise Stop Work at any time for Safety.

  • Safety – attend scheduled safety meetings, complete assigned BH LMS training modules, review and sign MOC documents, perform safety observations.

  
  Quality

  • Adhere to the Qualified to Perform (QTP) program always as well as all other Quality requirements and exercise Stop Work at any time to ensure the job is done right, every time the first time

  • Chemical Analysis & Approval – analyze intermediate samples and finished products. Includes analysis of Operations samples, Pilot Plant samples, External samples and Re-certifications. Communicate results and status of batches to the relevant parties.

  • Wet Chemistry – titrations, pH, Density etc.

  • Spectroscopy – FTIR, UV/Vis, X-Ray

  • Product Adjustments – Recommends adjustments and/or corrective actions to operations to correct off-spec material. Use calculations and/or lab blends to make determinations. Seek guidance from “on-call” chemist when necessary.

  • Batch Sizing – calculate charge weights of individual components or entire batches when requested by operations.

  • Lab Blends – make lab blends of products to assist in troubleshooting efforts or to determine the viability of raw materials making on-spec product.

  • Inspect Raw Materials – ensure that incoming raw materials and toll manufactured products meet specifications and inspect the COA and BOL for required information to confirm product identity and destination. Perform a visual check on incoming material when possible. Communicate approval/rejection of raw materials to middle road and/or relevant parties.

  • SOP Reviews

  • Actively participates and promotes safety and quality stop programs and facilitates investigations as required.

  • Other projects as assigned by Quality manager.

  
  Delivery/Production

  • Ability to understand and interpret, chemical reactions (production process tickets), chemical specifications and procedures.

  • Ability to identify and use measuring equipment needed to verify requirements.

  • COA’s – generate COA’s for outgoing products, for both middle road and the warehouse.

  • Documentation – Files production tickets hard copies and electronically.

  • StarLIMS – Enter testing results for products. Trouble-shoot and corrects errors.

  • Calibrations/Verifications – perform periodic calibrations/verifications of laboratory instruments and equipment. Maintain accurate records of results and corrective actions.

  • Drives quality culture to their plant.

  
  People / Employees

  • Foster a positive, respectful and inclusive work environment with yourself and across your team, suppliers and with all Baker Hughes and external employees that interact with you at all times; instilling our Company Values throughout all our day-to-day activities and communications.

  • Adhere to the on call/shift schedule; notify your lead/supervisor/manager immediately if any foreseen or unforeseen issue that would prevent you meeting your scheduled obligations.

  • Take the opportunity to consult with your manager (or any level of HR/leadership) immediately if any work related or personal circumstances are impeding your ability to be safe and successful everyday here at Baker Hughes. We care about all of our employees and are here to support whenever needed.

• Calibrations/Verifications – perform periodic calibrations/verifications of laboratory instruments and equipment. Maintain accurate records of results and corrective actions.
• Review all associated ORA’s/HRA’s/MOC’s/Work Permits prior to starting work and exercise Stop Work at any time for Safety.
• Complete HSE training as assigned.
• Ability to identify and use measuring equipment needed to verify requirements.
• Take the opportunity to consult with your manager (or any level of HR/leadership) immediately if any work related or personal circumstances are impeding your ability to be safe and successful everyday here at Baker Hughes. We care about all of our employees and are here to support whenever needed.
• Foster a positive, respectful and inclusive work environment with yourself and across your team, suppliers and with all Baker Hughes and external employees that interact with you at all times; instilling our Company Values throughout all our day-to-day activities and communications.
• Actively participate in HSE programs as assigned
• Batch Sizing – calculate charge weights of individual components or entire batches when requested by operations.
• Other projects as assigned by Quality manager.
• Safety – attend scheduled safety meetings, complete assigned BH LMS training modules, review and sign MOC documents, perform safety observations.

Partner with the best

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have experience working as Lab Chemist for 3 years would be prefeed
• Experience with Chemical Analysis & Approval – analyze intermediate samples and finished
• Experience with products using chemical analysis testing methods
• Have experience working in a Lab and basic understanding of chemical specs and procedures
• Bachelor degree in Chemistry preferred

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:

• Tailored financial programs
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities