Quality Control Technician

Entity: Customers & ProductsJob Family Group: Research & Technology GroupJob Description: Role Synopsis:The Quality Control Lab Technician will be responsible for carrying out routine and non-routine testing of products and raw materials, ensuring compliance with industry standards and internal specifications. In addition, key responsibilities include preparing samples, blend adjustments, accurately recording and reporting data, and troubleshooting issues in collaboration with operations and technical teams.The technician will ensure proper laboratory equipment operation, calibration, and maintenance while adhering to stringent housekeeping, safety, and quality control protocols at the site.  This role is critical in safeguarding data and product integrity, supporting continuous improvement, and enabling efficient plant operations through timely and reliable analytical support.Key Accountabilities:Executes the routine analysis of manufacturing samples using the specified ASTM method.Performs routine calibration, and maintenance of laboratory instruments as required for normal lab operations.Executes testing of raw materials and finished good products according to methods specified.Performs in-process adjustments to manufacturing when needed in a timely matter.Follow all procedures per the ISO 9001/IATF 16949 standards and Plant Operating Procedures.Verifies SAP Blend Orders for: formulation, component listing, and testing parameters.Records and maintains product analysis data, perform SPC analysis as required, performs data entry in SAP for sample resultsPerforms routine and special process, product, and raw material analyses using chemical, physical and instrumental methods.Analyze, troubleshoot and problem solve where needed.Supports analysis of samples as part of GAGE R&R and SPC.Supports the laboratory's ISO 9001 / 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.Contributes effectively to the team, meeting both team and personal objectives as set.Immediately communicates out of specification test results and assists in resolving internal non-conformances.Assists in isolation of 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.Practices site safety and environmental standards and follows local area policies.Flush Management: Determine tanks for flush oil and flush return, determine flush-fluid compatibility and monitor concentration, Direct Process to action, assuring cost effective flush management.Conduct Quality Audits during production runs. Records data as required. Assist in trials of new products, raw materials and/or packaging materials. Perform visual packaging line inspections at required intervals.Be familiar with equipment operations; be familiar with Process controls, process flows, and chemistry with additives.Must support and help manage HSSE goals and initiatives. Promptly identify, address and/or report issues related to HSSE issues. Participates safety analysis and has good work area housekeeping.Work Ethic: Attendance to be excellent, requires little supervision, self-starter, and have urgency and passion for safety, quality, production and maintenance.Essential Education & Experience:Bachelor's Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) related discipline required.Minimum 2 years of experience in a Petro-chemical laboratory and/or chemical industry required.ISO 9001; IATF 16949 Experience desired.Strong PC Skills, Working knowledge of SAP & Standard MS Office SoftwareWhy Join Us:We support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.We recognize that there are many aspects of our employees’ lives, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, collaboration spaces in a modern office environment and many others! Reinvent your career as you help our business meet the challenges of the future. Apply now. Travel RequirementNo travel is expected with this roleRelocation Assistance:This role is not eligible for relocationRemote Type:This position is not available for remote workingSkills: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 LeadershipLegal 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.

Created: 2025-07-16