Chemist / Laboratory Technician
Primary Responsibilities
Chemist and / or Laboratory Technicians will be responsible for analysis and reporting of various products such as crude oil, fuel oils, middle distillates, petroleum and petrochemicals, LPG LNG gases, etc.
Reporting to
Oil, Gas Chemicals (OGC) Services, is a division of SGS, is the market leader in independent inspection, testing, verification and specialized technical services to the Oil, Gas and Chemical industries.
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Specific responsibilities
• Responsible for all Laboratory analysis (hands-on working on the Bench).
• Understand and keep current with all Laboratory safety and reporting techniques.
• Chemist will assist Laboratory Technicians in training.
• Complete all Laboratory reports, as applicable.
• Understand and keep current with all Laboratory analysis methods.
• Responsible for the operation of Gas Chromatograph and other Laboratory equipment.
• Responsible for the maintenance and calibration of Laboratory equipment.
• Position requires a dependable and reliable individual; whose daily presence adds to the success of the Department.
Profile
• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or equalivent work experience. Laboratory Technicians should have prior experience
• Knowledge in API standards.
• Position requires incumbent to be on call 24/7 and at times, return to the facility other than regular business hours, which can include evenings, weekend / holidays, when needed to meet business commitments.
• Must be able to work with all chemical, petrochemical and petroleum products.
• Must be able to differentiate between colors accurately by sight.
Skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, while directing numerous projects concurrently with different deadlines.
• Excellent presentation, interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management, both internally and externally.
• Maintain current knowledge by attending seminars, lectures, meetings and professional conferences.
• Ability to gather and review resources and select and synthesize data for reports and other written materials.
• High level of accuracy is required, with special attention to details
Additional information
- Depending on location, a company vehicle can be assigned. IF NOT, must have reliable insured vehicle and will be provided with car allowance..
- Our company vehicle policy states that sample containers must be stored in a separated compartment from the occupants' compartment. Must be able to transport samples as per Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
- Depending on situation, may have to utilize SCBA and / respirator. (Will be trained and fit tested).
