Laboratory / Quality Control - Water Production Plant at Sterling Oil Exploration & Energy Production Company Limited (SEEPCO)

Sterling Oil Exploration & Energy Production Company Limited (SEEPCO) is an indigenous company that ventured into the Exploration and Production (E&P) business in the year 2005.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Laboratory / Quality Control

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities 

• Conduct routine testing of raw water, RO permeate, and finished drinking water
• Monitor parameters such as pH, TDS, turbidity, conductivity, hardness, alkalinity, residual chlorine
• Perform microbiological tests to ensure water safety
• Inspect finished products for quality, taste, odour, clarity, and packaging integrity
• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment such as pH meters, TDS meters, spectrophotometers, incubators
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals and samples
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of the laboratory
• Collect water samples from various stages of the process
• Perform testing as per standard methods and SOPs
• Record and analyse results accurately
• Ensure compliance with WHO, SON, NAFDAC, and internal quality standards
• Maintain laboratory records, logs, and reports
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly quality reports
• Support internal and external audits
• Inform operations team of any quality deviations
• Recommend corrective actions
• Monitor effectiveness of corrective measures.

 Functional Skills:

• Strong knowledge of water chemistry and microbiological analysis
• Familiarity with RO water treatment processes
• Knowledge of laboratory testing methods and standards
• Ability to operate laboratory instruments and equipment
• Data recording, analysis, and reporting
• Understanding of quality systems and regulatory standards (WHO, SON, NAFDAC)
• Calibration and maintenance of lab equipment.

Behavioural Skills:

• High attention to detail
• Integrity and data accuracy
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong documentation discipline
• Good communication skills
• Team coordination ability
• Time management and reliability
• Commitment to quality and safety.

 Requirements 
Qualification:

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, Chemistry, or related field
• Certification in laboratory testing or quality control is an added advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum 10–12 years of experience in water testing, beverage, or quality control laboratory
• Experience in RO drinking water, bottled water, food / beverage industry or microbiological testing is preferred.

Certifications:

• Any certifications in the field or related field.

Selection Criteria:

• Should possess hands-on experience in water testing and laboratory analysis in a drinking water or beverage plant
• Should have proven experience in performing physicochemical and microbiological tests on water samples
• Should have strong working knowledge of water quality parameters, testing methods, and regulatory standards (WHO, SON, NAFDAC)
• Should have practical exposure to operating and calibrating laboratory equipment such as pH meters, TDS meters, and spectrophotometers
• Should possess hands-on experience in sample collection, analysis, and documentation
• Should have proven experience in maintaining laboratory records, reports, and audit documentation
• Should have strong working knowledge of laboratory safety practices and chemical handling
• Should have practical exposure to quality control systems and compliance requirements
• Should possess hands-on experience in identifying quality deviations and supporting corrective actions
• Should have proven experience in maintaining hygiene and quality standards in a food or water laboratory
• Should demonstrate strong analytical skills, accuracy in data recording, and integrity in reporting.

Application Closing Date
5th April, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to: Careers@energy-mgt.com using the Job title as the subject of the email.