Job Details

Principal Accountabilities:

1.        Collect a wide variety of samples from throughout the production process and from utilities on Zirku to specified schedules and standing orders.

2.        Conduct a wide variety of analysis to specified standing instructions and checks all results of analysis performed to check whether they are within defined specifications.

3.        Notify the operations team the outcome of abnormal test results in time so that immediate remedial action can be taken.

4.        Train Lab Technician in methods and analysis (under the guidance of the Team Leader) to ensure they achieve desired levels of competency.

5.        Provide guidance instructions to Lab Technician and assistant Technician to perform analysis based on agreed standing instructions.

6.        Take charge of the laboratory in the absence of the Team Leader under the guidance of Senior Manager.

7.        Check stocks of chemicals, glassware and spares in the laboratory and advise the Team Leader of potential shortcomings to replenish required items.

8.        Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of developments in laboratory analysis, particularly in computer applications where available.

9.        Prepare all required standard/normal  solutions for laboratory use.

10.     calibrated/verify all instruments against appropriate reference materials.

11.     Prepare and validate SOP( Standard Operating Procedure) for new equipment and test methods.

12.  Follow up of equipment preventive maintenance schedules, daily, weekly and monthly test schedules and making sure that all required activities are performed.

Minimum Requirements:

               ·         Degree (BSc) minimum in Analytical Chemistry or equivalent.

·         10 or more years’ experience in petroleum (oil and gas) quality control laboratory.

·         Good experience in modern analytical instruments including GC, ICP, IC, Potentiometric devices.

·         Good knowledge of English and report writing skill is essential.