Manager Laboratory-23001MK @ Valero Energy

• 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