Accountabilities and Specific Requirements:
WORK LOCATION:  Anchorage

SCHEDULE:  This is a regular exempt Anchorage based position on an urban schedule of a 40-hour week or 9/80-work schedule

BAND/BENEFITS:  M
401K with 7% match, pension, vacation leave, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account, and more.

Alyeska’s Oil Movements Department / Analytical Laboratory Services is recruiting for the position of Lab Supervisor reporting to the Oil Movements Manager.  The Lab Supervisor is accountable for the safe operation of Alyeska Labs and has the following responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

1. Ensures systems, safety PPE, and procedures are in place to enable safe completion of all daily work performed by the lab technicians.
2. Ensures that all testing meets Alyeska Document OM-41 and subordinate standards for crude oil custody transfer and oil measurements requirements. 
3. Ensures that environmental testing meets all regulatory compliance requirements in accordance with respective permits. 
4. Provides direct supervision and performance management of laboratory technicians working on field schedules at two locations. 
5. Plans and directs the work performed by Lab Technicians at the field labs by setting the performance expectations, work schedule, and priorities.
6. Ensures all employees are qualified to perform tasks in process areas and laboratories including safe handling and control of hazardous materials in high pressure systems. 
7. Accountable for ensuring employees have current training for the tasks they perform.
8. Monitors employee performance and provides regular feedback and coaching to ensure a high-performance culture is achieved and maintained.
9. Works across departments to improve delivery of laboratory services and addresses quality and performance challenges.

MINIUMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Applicant must meet or exceed these minimum job requirements to apply for this position.

• B.S. Degree in a Physical or Natural Science or Engineering. Including 14 hours of Chemistry with related exempt-level experience may be substituted for the education requirement
• Four (4) years of laboratory or related experience.
• Supervisory experience in a business environment (not limited to laboratories).
• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated leadership and coaching experience
• Advance experience in the writing and editing of technical documents and procedures
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Broad technical knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards applicable to laboratory test methods including those published by EPA, ASTM, API, Standard Methods, or ADEC
• Willingness to travel regularly to TAPS field laboratory locations at Prudhoe Bay, Fairbanks, and Valdez
• Proficient in the use of computers and typical business applications such as MS Office products

PREFERENCES:

• B.S. Degree in a Physical or Natural Science or Engineering
• Experience in the use of gas chromatography instruments and software to perform chemical analyses.
• Advanced skills and experience in applying computers, mobile devices, and software to improve business performance.
• Direct experience using a Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) or similar data system for storing, validating, and reporting test results.
• Proven ability to cooperate with other work groups in a constructive and collaborative fashion.

Position Description:
The position leads, organizes, directs, and coordinates the laboratory staff at assigned field lab location (PS01, North Pole or Valdez). Accountable for ensuring a safe work environment and safe work practices within the process areas and laboratory.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Thorough understanding of the role of the laboratory in maintaining system accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Knowledgeable of safety standards and practices in facilities processing hazardous materials.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to supervise a diverse workforce working at field locations.
• Ability to communicate and negotiate using diplomacy and tact.
• Collaborates productively and professionally in a team-oriented leadership environment.
• Attention to detail and effective organizational skills.
• Ability to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles

ALYESKA MINDSETS:

• Believe In Zero: We believe zero is far from nothing. Zero accidents and spills make this a safer place to work. Zero regulatory infractions and operational upsets help things run smoother. On TAPS, zero is something of worth.

• Be Accountable: We all take ownership in the success of Alyeska. We ask, "What else can l do?" to move forward. We keep our commitments and expect the same from others, with respect and without excuses. After all, we know our future depends on it

• Speak And Work As A Team: We never go it alone, and only win together. We know that everyone is important; no one is more important than another. We build each other up and form stronger bonds with every interaction. We tear down silos. "They" is not in our vocabulary because "we" are TAPS.

• Get Better Every Day: We're for better. It helps us evolve the way we work to deliver stronger results. It builds trust with our customers and co-workers. By learning, growing, and challenging the norm, we'll leave TAPS better for everyone.

• Speak Up, Step Up: Here we feel free to use our voice. We speak up about opportunities and ideas and when we see any safety risks or concerns. And we step up to assess problems and implement solutions. Being proactive is a way of life at Alyeska.

• Act With Discipline: We know there’s no easy path to excellence. It takes high standards that we fully commit to for ourselves and our contractors. It's hard work, requiring rigor and precision, but practice delivers outstanding results.

• Spend Wisely: We treat the company as if it were our own. That's why we track and optimize our resources. We balance people, time, materials, and budget to ensure we’re being smart with money and eliminating waste.

• Take Action: You won't find us standing on the sidelines waiting for the perfect solution. We know when progress is more important than perfection. We’re agile, quick, and make well-informed decisions. It's what lets us move further, faster.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREEN TESTING:

Employment with Alyeska is contingent upon successfully passing a background investigation and, in some cases, a Physical Fitness Test and Medical Exam specific to the role for which you are applying. Alyeska also requires pre-employment urinalysis drug testing for all positions. A positive drug test makes you ineligible for employment with Alyeska and on TAPS.

Please note, Alyeska does not seek or accept any genetic information as part of the drug testing procedure or any other process that could directly or inadvertently provide genetic information (family medical history).

EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION USING E-VERIFY:

Federal Law requires all employers to verify identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Alyeska Pipeline Service Company participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility. http://www.dhs.gov/e-verify.

TWIC:

The Alyeska Valdez Marine Terminal (VMT) is a regulated facility, and the employee hired to work on the VMT or to provide emergency support or other approved work for the VMT will be required to have a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC). For more information about this Federal credential access the Web site listed below. The successful candidate for this job will be notified if a TWIC will be required and will then be responsible for enrolling and obtaining a TWIC prior to their hire date. http://www.tsa.gov