Chief Chemist at Adexen Recruitment Agency - Oil & Gas

Adexen Recruitment Agency - Our client is a fully integrated and efficient downstream player with leading positions in the oil and gas industry.

Adexen Recruitment Agency is mandated by a fully integrated and efficient downstream player with leading positions in the oil and gas industry to recruit a Chief Chemist for its operations in Nigeria.

Job Title: Chief Chemist

Job reference n°: 646
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Function: Operations & Production

Job Description

• Manage all activities of the laboratory
• Develop and implement quality assessment plan
• Ensure all statutory test analysis are carried out within the stipulated time frames.
• Drive reduction in turnaround time without compromising test quality
• Ensure accurate and complete documentation of all laboratory testing and analysis
• Ensure routine daily test analysis are carried out before commencement of operations or daily loading for onward distribution
• Ensure proper housekeeping in the laboratory work area
• Initiate, supervise and manage Quality Control and Assurance processes across the company facilities including Lube Manufacturing Plant, Fuels and Aviation Terminals
• Develop and maintain systems to measure performance against established standards.
• Ensure that all products received and produced meet company specifications; undertake quality checks and prepare release and other appropriate documentation and reports
• Liaise with third party inspectors and regulatory authorities on product recertification
• Prepare quality control reports and documents for management as required
• Communicate, implement and monitor new product quality standards and ensure that up-to-date laboratory test methods and processes are in use
• Lead and manage the laboratory team and its activities
• Facilitate team development; manage performance
• Liaise and co-operate with quality management and standard bodies (e.g SON, DPR and other Government agencies etc)
• Liaise with regulatory bodies of the industry in review, amendments etc of Nigeria Industrial Standards on products and services including but not limited to lubricants and fuels.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related field. A postgraduate degree would be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 8years petroleum testing laboratory experience using standard testing procedures and specifications
• Experience in production formulation and advisory
• Knowledge of laboratory techniques; test and sampling procedures; handling and maintenance of laboratory equipment
• Knowledge of various petroleum products and their characteristics; ability to interpret results of petroleum analysis; lubricant formulation and additive technology
• SAP (Quality management, production planning module) knowledge
• Quality Assurance & Control
• Laboratory Safety Practices
• Interpersonal and communication skills.

Remuneration

• Attractive package.

Application Closing Date
Not Stated.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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