Lab Technician I

PTS Advance is hiring a Lab Technician I in Richmond, VA, to operate complex laboratory equipment in a 12-hour shift schedule. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with preferred experience in plant operations or mechanical backgrounds. The role requires strong mechanical aptitude and teamwork skills. Pay is $25-27/hr, and local candidates only are considered. The position may extend beyond the initial start date of 3/31/2025.
Details:

The Lab Technician will operates complex distillation and process laboratory equipment maintaining round-the-clock operations under the direction of the supervisor/lead technician or operator. Laboratory equipment includes large and small reactors, research units and distillation columns. Operating at elevated temperatures, high pressures as well as atmospheric and sub-atmospheric pressures. (we understand that experience in this type of work, from the outside is rare so as a substitute for experience in this field we look for individuals that have good mechanical aptitude, are very trainable and work well on a team)

Work schedule is:
HPPC - 12-hour days rotating on a refinery operations schedule
Pay rate - $25-27 hr. DOE
-Ongoing role, potential to extend
-Shift differential for night shift (+$0.75/h)
Local Candidates only
Start date 3/31/2025
Ongoing role, potential to extend

Interview Process:
-In person panel interview
• * HPPC is a 12 hour shift schedule (5:00 - 5:00) operating 365 days a year.
A typical 28 day schedule: day shift - 4 nights / 3 off / 3 days / 1 off / 3 nights / 3 off / 4 days / 7 off

Job Criteria:
Min:High school diploma/GED required
Preferred: Associate degree, or equivalent in science, technology, mechanical/pipe fitting trade or related field
3+ yrs Plant and/or Lab Operations experience (plant equipment and maintenance) or mechanical background work
Strong mechanical aptitude, process equipment and/or instrument technology.

Preferred Experience with:
- ROP (Refinery Operator Training) experience/attendance
- Chemicals, heavy oil and distillate research or related materials
- Some knowledge of electrical systems
- Basic excel and word software
- Strong Communication
- Strong Commitment to OE in lab and office environments
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with colleagues outside their immediate work group.

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