Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Laboratory Technicians

Cameron LNG Laboratory is now beginning the hiring process for 5 contract Laboratory Technicians. The Laboratory Technicians will be contracted  through AmSpec Services. AmSpec provides a competitive compensation package and a wide range of benefits.
See attachment for details on job responsibilities, skills and requirements. If you know someone interested in and qualified for the contract Laboratory Technician openings, please have the candidate submit an application at http://www.amspecllc.com/career/laboratory-technician/ and also email their resume to tdavis@cameronlng.com

Please note, since the Laboratory Technicians will be AmSpec Services employees contracted to Cameron LNG, the positions are exempt from the Cameron LNG Employee Referral Award Program as contract employees are not eligible candidates for referral.

More about:
Location: Hackberry, LA
AmSpec Services is the market leader in independent inspection, testing, verification and specialized technical services to the Oil, Gas and Chemical industries.
Primary Responsibilities:
Responsible for analysis and reporting of various LNG process samples and products at a client’s on-site lab. Must have excellent communication and customer service skills as well as a technical background in a laboratory setting preferably an LNG lab. Must be able to pass drug, alcohol and background check. Must have reliable transportation and be able to obtain a TWIC card as well as meet all safety council requirements.
Specific responsibilities:
- Utilize the appropriate personal protective equipment for any task
- Complete a training program for all areas of laboratory safety and testing
- Receive and log in samples for testing as well as store and properly dispose of samples after required retention time.
- Analyze samples for routine and semi-routine analyses in a timely manner. Analysis techniques include but are not limited to atomic absorption spectrometry, gas chromatography, titrations, moistures analyses, pH, conductivity, mercury analyses, vapor pressure analyzers, ICP, dew point meters, freeze valves, and autotitrations.
- Maintenance and preparation of sample cylinders
- General laboratory housekeeping
- Adhere to Document control system (temp logs, balance weight checks, QA/QC schedule, PM, etc)
- Understand and perform SQC charting
- Unload/open delivered supplies and place in designated storage area(s). Restock Supplies per shift.
- Obtain samples in operating units, environmental outfalls, and/or shipping area for testing as needed
- Understand and keep current with all laboratory safety and reporting techniques.
- Complete all laboratory reports as applicable.
- Understand and keep current with all laboratory analysis methods.
- Responsible for the maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment.
- Position requires a dependable and reliable individual; whose daily presence adds to the success of the lab.
- Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements:
- Degree in Science or equivalent work experience in a laboratory setting.
- Ability to understand written standards and procedures.
- Must be able to work with all chemical, petrochemical, and petroleum products and streams. - Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
- Willing to work a rotating or permanent shift.


- Overtime coverage may be required to fulfill needs.
Skills:
- Ability to work effectively under pressure, while running multiple samples on different methods.
- Excellent presentation, interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management, both internally and externally.
- Ability to gather and review resources and select and synthesize data for reports and other written materials.
- High level of accuracy is required, with special attention to details

Additional information:
AmSpec Services provides a competitive compensation package and a wide range of benefits. 

Friday, January 26, 2018

Thursday, January 25, 2018

Smithsonian Gardens internships

Smithsonian Gardens provides an exceptionally well-rounded array of experiences in its intern program thanks to the wide diversity of services it offers to the Smithsonian, the world's largest museum complex.  We accept current and recently graduated undergraduate and graduate students studying horticulture, landscape architecture, museum studies, or other related fields.  Selection is based on both an evaluation of the applicant’s application and available positions. 

ALL SUMMER APPLICATIONS are due on February 1. 

Internship Opportunities include:
  • Greenhouse Production Internship
  • Horticulturist Internship (available in summer and fall)
  • Education and Outreach Internship
  • Archives of American Gardens' Internship
  • Landscape Architecture Internship
  • Orchid Collection Internship

More information about the internship opportunities and how to apply can be found on our website at http://www.gardens.si.edu/get-involved/internships.html  .
Deadlines:
Applications for internships should be received no later than the dates listed below.
Summer Internships: February 1
Fall Internships: May 15
Winter/Spring Internships: November 15

Requirements for applying to the Smithsonian Garden intern program:
Submit an on-line application
Two letters of recommendation
College transcript(s)
Essay describing background, interest in field, career goals and chosen project.
We’d appreciate if you could forward this information to any students who may be interested an internship with Smithsonian Gardens! 
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Office:  600 Maryland Avenue SW, Suite 3300, Washington, DC 20024
Mailing:  PO BOX 37012, Capital Gallery 3300,  MRC 506, Washington DC 20013-7012
T: 202-633-5845

Monday, January 22, 2018

USDA Internships –
Semester-long internships each semester with scheduling variances - Spring, Summer, Fall.

Target: Present collegiate students (sophomore status and above) or students having completed one full year of college, professional program, trade school, or other, with a direct interest in agriculture (production, law, communications, business, technology, etc.).

Location: All over the United States, including at the USDA headquarters in Washington, D.C.

Compensation: PAID! Payment is tied to qualifications and location and will vary depending on status in school, location, etc. To find out what compensation you could apply for, visit www.opm.gov and check out the GS2-GS5 pay scales, then divide by 12 months, and that should give you an okay idea of where you might begin. Could even range from $2-6K.

Process: Summer 2018 internship application period open on January 22 and closes on January 26, and will be made available on www.USAjobs.gov – then look for One USDA Internships. Applications should also include one PDF document containing a resume and cover letter and an official transcript. Applicants will be notified on or around February 23. Fall 2018 internship application period will open in April 2018. Spring 2019 internship application period will open in September 2018.


USDA Shadow Experience –
USDA understand some students are unable to participate in semester-long internships. They are currently working on a shorter, shadow-type experience where collegiate aged students may shadow an administrator, assistant secretary, or other, at a USDA office. We will be sure to notify you on next steps when those become available.


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USDA Internships –
Semester-long internships each semester with scheduling variances - Spring, Summer, Fall.

Target: Present collegiate students (sophomore status and above) or students having completed one full year of college, professional program, trade school, or other, with a direct interest in agriculture (production, law, communications, business, technology, etc.).

Location: All over the United States, including at the USDA headquarters in Washington, D.C.

Compensation: PAID! Payment is tied to qualifications and location and will vary depending on status in school, location, etc. To find out what compensation you could apply for, visit www.opm.gov and check out the GS2-GS5 pay scales, then divide by 12 months, and that should give you an okay idea of where you might begin. Could even range from $2-6K.

Process: Summer 2018 internship application period open on January 22 and closes on January 26, and will be made available on www.USAjobs.gov – then look for One USDA Internships. Applications should also include one PDF document containing a resume and cover letter and an official transcript. Applicants will be notified on or around February 23. Fall 2018 internship application period will open in April 2018. Spring 2019 internship application period will open in September 2018.


USDA Shadow Experience –
USDA understand some students are unable to participate in semester-long internships. They are currently working on a shorter, shadow-type experience where collegiate aged students may shadow an administrator, assistant secretary, or other, at a USDA office. We will be sure to notify you on next steps when those become available.