Air Products (Middle East) FZE Hiring for Lab Chemist at Dubai Full Time

. BASIC FUNCTIONS

1. Supervises and controls all activities of Gas, Oil, and water, Analytical Laboratories.
2. Performs special analyses and studies required for effective operational control, evaluation of suitability of chemicals used in the plant, products quality control, equipment performance and corrosion control.
3. Coordinates with Senior Operations and Production Planning staff, Process and Inspection Engineers for analysis schedules for quality control, test runs, shutdown, startup, corrosion control and technical surveys.
4. Reviews daily lab. test results of the concerned labs for any abnormalities.

WORK PERFORMED

2.1. Supervises the activities of assigned personnel in the Laboratory. Performs supervisory functions at the level established by Management for the position.

2.2. Monitors and reviews the day-to-day Laboratory activities of sampling and analysis of Gases, JIGPC Utilities, Oil and water, Liquid petroleum receiving and Gas products employing gas chromatorgaphy, Spectrophotometric and wet Chemistry techniques and other routine/non routine tests carried out for plant control, corrosion control and quality control.

2.3. Reviews and approves daily and monthly test reports.

2.4. Carries special gas Chromatography and spectrophotometry (ICP, IC, CFA, TOC, TBC, I.R Visible, UV & AA) analysis which involves advanced techniques, and the use of state-of–the-art computerized analytical instruments.

2.5. Installs new equipment, trains the Laboratory personnel on the operation of new analytical methods and organizes training programmes for Laboratory personnel.

2.6. Directs and supervises VR, ULSD. HSHFO, oil, Gas and Chemicals evaluation studies, and coordinates with Production Planning for marketing requirement of Granulated Cooke. Prepares technical reports on studies carried out in the Laboratory.

. WORK PERFORMED (Contd……)

2.7. Ensures the availability of chemicals, equipment, glassware and spares for the Laboratory. Controls the inventory of such items and arranges timely replenishment.

2.8. Answers queries and provides information and advice of a technical nature to management.

2.9. Ensures implementation of Health, Safety & Environment regulations. Advises Laboratory staff on the hazardous nature and properties of the chemicals and the precautions necessary to ensure their safe use.

2.10. Involves in the application and modification of Laboratory Information Management System / SAP for the effective transmission of Lab. results, preparation of quality certificates & other relevant data for end users.

2.11. Uses SAP software program for Lab equipment maintenance requirements, inventory control of Lab. Consumables and preparation of purchase requisitions.

1. Maintains technical library in the laboratory. Updates with latest methods and techniques.
2. Evaluates bids for technical acceptability of Lab. equipment, glassware and chemicals.
3. Monitors all activities associated with Granulated Cook loading vessels.
4. Advises Refinery Utilities & GUP Operations regarding chemicals dosage.
5. Prepares purchase requisitions for Lab.equipment and materials and Lab. equipment maintenance requests.
6. Assists Laboratory Manager in the preparation of capital and operating budgets for the Section.
7. Assists in the training of developees and other subordinates, etc…
8. Acts for Senior Lab. Chemist during his absence.
9. Carries out other similar or related duties, as assigned. Includes ensuring the application of good housekeeping practices in the Laboratory and maintenance of all related files and records.

Skills

WORK CONTACTS

1. Frequent contacts with Process Engineering, Operations, Production Planning, Inspection, Maintenance and Materials personnel up to Section Head level, to coordinate work and provide information and advice.
2. Liaises with Laboratory personnel of Company’s other operating centres and JIGPC Group Companies.
3. Occasional contacts with local manufacturers and suppliers of chemicals and Laboratory equipment.

INDEPENDENCE OF OPERATION

1. Reports to Laboratory Manager.
2. Performs tests within the frame work of established policies, procedures and professional standards.
3. Work is subject to review and discussion.