Laboratory Analyst (Oil & Gas) – Lubricants Testing

Description

At SPL, the work you do matters. Our teams provide trusted energy and environmental testing and measurement solutions that protect communities, support critical infrastructure, and safeguard the environment. With a nationwide footprint and opportunities for growth across multiple locations and disciplines, SPL is a place where you can build a career while making a real-world impact.

We’re seeking a motivated Laboratory Analyst to join our lubricants testing laboratory team in Coppell, TX.

In this role, you’ll perform analytical testing on a broad range of lubricant and petroleum-based products, supporting customers across the automotive, industrial, manufacturing, transportation, and energy sectors. You will operate and maintain advanced laboratory instrumentation, ensure accurate data reporting within the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), and contribute to a high-throughput laboratory environment where quality, precision, and turnaround time are critical.

What You’ll Do

• Perform sample preparation and analytical testing on lubricants, oils, greases, coolants, hydraulic fluids, and petroleum products in accordance with ASTM, ISO, API, and internal SOPs 
• Conduct routine lubricant and oil analysis including viscosity, wear metals, TAN/TBN, oxidation, water content, flash point, particle contamination, and density testing 
• Operate, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory instruments and analytical equipment
• Evaluate results for accuracy, trends, and out-of-specification conditions, escalating issues as needed
• Accurately record, review, and validate data in Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
• Support oil condition monitoring and predictive maintenance programs through accurate laboratory testing 
• Safely handle hazardous, flammable, and pressurized materials in a laboratory environment
• Assist with laboratory housekeeping, sample custody, inventory management, and cross-training across test methods
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related scientific field required; equivalent hands-on laboratory experience may be considered in lieu of degree
• Previous hands-on analytical laboratory experience utilizing instrumentation strongly preferred, ideally within petroleum, fuels, lubricants, energy, or oil & gas testing environments
• Familiarity with ASTM/API test methods and petroleum quality standards is a plus
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and general computer applications
• ,Working knowledge of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) preferred

Work Schedule

• Full-time, onsite position following a Monday - Friday schedule
• Flexibility to work outside of scheduled hours, including evenings or weekends, as required to meet operational or workload needs

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

At SPL, we believe that a diverse team is a strong team. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive. We make all employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities or for sincerely held religious beliefs, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please let us know.

Visa Sponsorship

At this time, SPL is not able to offer visa sponsorship for this position. We sincerely appreciate your interest and understanding, and we encourage you to explore other opportunities with us that may be a fit in the future.