Chief Chemist at Sellafield Energy Resources Limited

Sellafield Energy Resources Limited is a leading provider of resources and services to Nigeria's energy sectors. The company has within a short time emerged as a reference point in the sourcing and provision of personnel, technology, equipment and general materials, amongst other critical resources to our growing number of clients in oilfields and power plants operations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Chemist

Location: Lagos

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
• Ensure safe handling of equipment and apparatus
• 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
• Ensure safe handling of equipment and apparatus
• 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
• Ensure that only calibrated equipment and devices are used in the laboratory
• Assist in the design of product formulations, manufacturing specification sheet, PDS and MSDS for all lubricant brands using approved additives technology.
• Provide laboratory testing support for use in the resolution of customer complains and in providing after sales support customer
• Monitor proposed related legislations and regulations and provide advice on implication to business operations and objectives.
• Create and strengthen awareness of quality issues across all departments
• Lead and manage the laboratory team and its activities
• Facilitate team development; manage performance
• Perform other duties assigned
• 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
• Monitor and ensure compliance with safe work practices and standards.
• Ensures all laboratory personnel adhere strictly to company’s HSE policy.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field. A Postgraduate Degree will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 7 years petroleum testing laboratory experience using standard testing procedures and specifications
• Experience in production formulation and advisory.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: emiola@sellafieldenergy.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.