Product Quality Chemist

Company	International Development Company Manpower Supply	Experience	11-15 years
Date	2011-11-23	Salary	Attractive - Negotiable
Category	Petrochemical and Refinery	Start date	To be agreed
Region	Middle East	Duration	To be agreed
Location	Abu Dhabi	Country	United Arab Emirates
Description of Product Quality Chemist	Scope of Duties: • Works with Operations and Technical to establish the sampling requirements, frequencies and test methods. • Develops and implements laboratory operations, HSE and quality control procedures • Conducts complicated sampling and analysis with skill • Demonstrates and supervises analysts on the safe sampling and testing of highly pressurized toxic hydrocarbon gases/liquids and chemical solutions with high H2S content such as sour Amine and Tri-Ethylene Glycol (TEG) solutions using full PPE gear including breathing apparatus • Prepares reagents for standardization • Budgets and selects lab equipment s with supporting software and supplies. • Monitors stocks and coordinates the procurement of materials • Prepares schemes justifications & monitors budgets variances • Commissions and troubleshoots equipments. • Interacts with the vendors and coordinates all related maintenance activities • Manages the laboratory information management system (LIMS) • Communicates and interacts with other departments and organizes analytical activities accordingly • Provides laboratory support during commissioning and start-up • Issues reports and ship loading certificates of quality • Participates in failure investigation and root cause analyses • Executes training programs and monitors the progress of his subordinates
Skills required for Product Quality Chemist	Minimum Requirements: • University degree in chemistry/chemical engineering/chemical technology (minimum BSc.) • Experience of 10 + years in gas/oil and petroleum industry • Has a vast knowledge of chromatography, spectrometry, wet chemistry, related calibrations and analytical calculations • Experience in all sampling techniques and handling highly pressurized toxic gases and liquids • Knowledge of the hazards and HSE procedures in sour gas plants and analytical laboratories • Experience in calibration, troubleshooting and maintenance of laboratory instruments such as gas chromatographs, SCDs etc… • Application of statistical techniques for validation of methods and equipments • Experience in managing LIMS systems • Experience in the development of laboratory policies and procedures • Well familiar with Standard testing methods • Computer literacy. Networking and electronics knowledge is desirable • Strong written and verbal English communication skills, with positive attitude, organization and clear ownership of issues. • Ability to prioritize and reprioritize work quickly
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