About the Job

Plan and supervise the activities of the laboratory and ensure that the test, calibration schedules and specified methods are strictly adhered and carried-out to meet all operational, environmental and safety requirements in accordance with company and international standards

Key Accountabilities

 Develop, modify and improve chemical analytical methods and testing procedures.
 Utilize independent judgment with broad parameters to determine an appropriate analytical approach, adhering to strict quality and requirements.
 Maintain excellent knowledge and provide expert advice on the required approved analytical procedures.
 Supervise all daily activities from calibration of equipment to analysis of different samples.
 Make independent technical and functional decisions regarding acceptance or rejection of samples and the suitability of analytical procedures.
 Interpret testing, quality control and other analytical reports to ensure that quality standards, efficiency and customer satisfaction are met.
 Review daily chemical test results for any abnormalities as per the specification limits.
 Supervise and coordinate analytical services provided by third party laboratory on non-routine samples.
 Coordinate intra-laboratory quality control procedures with peer laboratories to ensure reliability of the chemical analytical data.
 Take responsibilities for QA /QC of samples and equipment.
 Provide statistical analysis of the required analytical data.
 Generate reports and communicate results of analytical testing to concerned Section/Department.
 Perform all required tasks related to the Lab Quality Management system and related certifications.
 Provide training for laboratory personnel on testing procedures and proper application of test methods and latest analytical techniques.
 Supervise and maintain an optimum inventory of laboratory chemicals, glassware, spare parts for instruments and calibration standards for test methods and equipment.
 Plan and coordinate for laboratory purchases, OPEX/CAPEX and ensure for budget compliance.
 Maintain up to date the laboratory documentation system including Laboratory procedures, manuals, products specification and schedule of analyses.
 Monitor all areas of the laboratory and ensure all relevant safety precautions and procedures are followed.
 Perform other similar or related duties, as required.

Minimum Requirements

 Bachelor Degree in Chemistry or equivalent.
 8 years of experience in a refinery laboratory work of which 4 years should have been at senior chemist level.
 Diverse knowledge of chemical physical analyses, crude oil and petroleum products characterisation and specification and test methods including American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), Institute of Petroleum (IP) and other applicable standard test methods.
 Technical knowledge of refining production operations and processes
 Excellent communication skills
 Computer literate
 Excellent interpersonal communication and problem solving skills.
 Strong analytical ability
 Very good command of oral and written English. Arabic language is preferable.
 A thorough working knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management System