Quality Control Lab Technician

SUMMARY

The Quality Control Lab Technician performs sample preparation, testing, and reporting of material samples in support of exploration and production.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintains QC reports and logs
• Sets up, maintains, adjusts and operates lab equipment and instruments and contact vendors for troubleshooting issues
• All other duties as assigned
• Data entry on computer, organizes, follows procedures, reports accurate results
• Completes special projects as assigned
• Works closely with Operations to ensure that the plant runs efficiently
• Tests processed samples to verify conformity to specifications
• Prepares samples in the wet area, washing, drying, and screening
• Delivers supplies and laboratory specimens to designated work areas
• Complies with safety standards and procedures
• Performs method 9 stack test observations
• Establishes and maintains effective work and communication relationships within departments
• Performs preparation, testing, and reporting of product samples per Quality Lab standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Properly prepares and stores retention samples
• Promotes continuous process improvement initiatives

JOB SKILLS & EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High School diploma, GED certification and/or applicable job experience
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• General Computer use and Microsoft Excel
• 1 year experience working in a lab environment preferred
• Basic math and statistics skills
• Must be able to read, write and speak English at the needed level to safely and successfully perform job duties

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is performed inside and outside of the quality lab
• Must be available on call during non-scheduled hours, if needed
• Position requires the ability to lift, carry or otherwise move and position objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Position also requires standing for majority of the day, bending, stooping and crouching on a regular basis

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship. Must pass a pre-employment, post-offer drug screen, physical and background check.

EEO Statement

Vista provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Vista Sand complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.