LABORATORY CHEMIST (Job Code R109)

CHEMIST Minimum requirements for the job: • Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry/ Chemical Engineering qualification. • 3 years' experience of laboratory testing environment in petrochemical industry for all chemist and 4 years for environment chemist • Fluent in both written and spoken English. • Computer literate. Minimum Work Experience • Inspect and analyze the quality of the raw materials that have arrived by utilizing the raw materials testing method to ensure that the raw materials are as per the QC specifications. • Prepare and implement the raw materials non-compliant report and propose solution or alternatives for non-compliant received raw material cases so that future non compliant cases can be avoided. • Examine and evaluate the received feedstock quality by checking against the feedstock QC specifications & utilizing the feedstock testing methods & procedures in order to ensure the received feedstock are as per the QC specifications. • Prepare and implement the feedstock non-compliant report and propose solution or alternatives for non-compliant received feedstock cases so that future non-compliant cases can be avoided. • Perform tests on finished products at various phases (e.g. at on-line production at silo at bagging) by utilizing the product QC testing methods & procedures and examine against the product QC specifications in order to ensure customers consistently receive products as per their requirements. • Conduct re-test and prepare non-compliant report when required to ensure production / logistics are aware and so resolution can be sought for the off-grade products. • Collect gas and liquid samples from Olefin plant at various stages of the production process according to the approved analysis plan and perform tests and analysis using gas chromatographs and other chemical methods in order to monitor the process consistency and variations. • Conduct re-tests and prepare abnormality reports when required to ensure the production is aware of the variations and corrective measures are taken. • Obtain Inspect and analyze samples of ethylene or Sulphur against the product QC specifications and based on the product QC test manual to ensure the QC standards for ethylene and Sulphur are achieved. • Obtain inspect and analyze samples of wastewater solids and effluents to determine the required characteristics and pollutants such as COD BOD total hydrocarbon heavy metals etc. • Follow all relevant departmental policies processes standard operating procedures and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner. • Assist in the preparation of timely and accurate departmental statements and reports to meet and department requirements policies and standards. • Ensure all relevant quality health safety and environmental procedures instructions and controls are adhered to so that the safety of employees quality of products/services and environmental compliance can be guaranteed. • Perform other related duties or assignments as directed . Job Requirements (but not limited to) Key decision is essential for the job. The jobholder exercises financial and non-financial authority as per the level established by the management and stipulated in the TOFA. Chemist Scope: Petrochemical Lab experience in the following areas with chemistry academic qualification preferable graduation in chemistry. 1) Samples tested: Waste water process water and ballast water from ship. Test Details: Analysis of COD BOD Oil & grease by HEM and FTIR TSS TDS TKN Total Phenols Hardness microbiological screening (sludge quality) Total Iron Phosphorus Total Nitrogen Nitrite Sulfides Sulphates Hydrazine Chloride Chlorine dioxide Total Free chlorine COD by UV-Visible Spectrophotometer using standard methods for water testing (APHA). Equipment Knowledge required: a) UV-Visible spectrophotometer b) FTIR c) BOD apparatus d) Flame photometers e) Turbidity meters f) pH and conductivity meters g) Titrators h) Ion Chromatograph i) TKN analyzer j) GC with Purge & Trap to analyze VOC and benzene in Wastewater. k) TOC analyzer 2) Preparation of standards chemicals required for the routine waste-water analysis based on Standard test methods for water and waste-water analysis (APHA). 3) LIMS awareness. 4) Collection of Samples of wastewater Water samples Chemicals Gases from ethylene import ships and LPG Samples collection from different plants and units. 5) General lab housekeeping and GLP (Good Laboratory Practices). 6) General lab safety awareness.