Ricky Higginbotham
DeRidder,LA
Summary
Detail-oriented Chemical Laboratory Technician with comprehensive experience in executing qualitative and quantitative analyses in refinery and petrochemical settings. Expertise in calibrating and troubleshooting analytical instrumentation, including gas chromatographs and sulfur analyzers, while effectively managing laboratory information systems to maintain data integrity and support decision-making.
Overview
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Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Technician
Phillips 66/NSB Omega
Westlake, LA
02.2026 - Current
- Perform routine and non-routine chemical testing on raw materials, in-process streams, and finished petroleum/chemical products following precise ASTM and standard operating procedures.
- Operate, calibrate, and troubleshoot high-precision laboratory equipment, including the Sindie R3 sulfur analyzer, gas chromatographs, and automated titrators.
- Utilized LabVantage LIMS to receive samples, track status, log analytical results, and manage unreceived samples, ensuring workflow continuity.
- Developed and tested bidirectional interfacing setups for data transfer between analytical instrumentation and LIMS, reducing manual entry errors and enhancing turnaround efficiency.
- Applied Statistical Process Control (SPC) rules to laboratory control standards to monitor testing precision and promptly address out-of-control conditions.
Laboratory Technician
Westlake Chemical/ReCon management
Sulphur, Louisiana
10.2024 - 12.2024
Laboratory Technician
LyondellBasell/Sasol
Westlake, LA
11.2017 - 03.2023
Laboratory Technician
Ingevity
DeRidder, Louisiana
05.1997 - 11.2017
Chemical Laboratory Technician
[Chemical Manufacturing Facility]
[City], [State]
- Conducted daily physical and chemical properties verification of production lots to ensure stringent specification compliance before final product release.
- Collaborated with operations and plant engineering teams to provide timely, accurate analytical data during process upsets and unit turnarounds, supporting critical decision-making.
- Executed routine maintenance, performance verifications, and diagnostic checks on specialized analytical instrumentation, ensuring optimal functionality and reliability.
- Maintained clean and safe working environment, participating in safety audits, Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and hazard identifications to uphold safety standards.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Diploma
Merryville High School
Merryville, LASkills
- Sulfur Analyzers (Sindie R3)
- Gas Chromatography (GC)
- FTIR Spectroscopy
- Rheological Testing
- Analytical Method Development
- LabVantage LIMS
- Bidirectional Interfacing
- Instrument Data Transfer
- Data Analysis Tools
- COMPLIANCE & SAFETY
- ASTM / ISO Methodologies
- QA/QC Protocols
- OSHA Regulations & PPE
- SOP Documentation
- INSTRUMENTATION & ANALYSIS
- MS Office Suite
- Hygiene planning
- Hygiene planning
Certification
- OSHA 10-Hour / 30-Hour General Industry Certification
- Advanced LIMS Administration & Instrument Interfacing Training
- Hazardous Materials & Chemical Hygiene Training
Timeline
Laboratory Technician
Phillips 66/NSB Omega
02.2026 - Current
Laboratory Technician
Westlake Chemical/ReCon management
10.2024 - 12.2024
Laboratory Technician
LyondellBasell/Sasol
11.2017 - 03.2023
Laboratory Technician
Ingevity
05.1997 - 11.2017
Chemical Laboratory Technician
[Chemical Manufacturing Facility]
Some College (No Degree) - Diploma
Merryville High School