Chief Chemist at Sellafield Energy

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:

• Bachelors degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Related field. A Postgruate 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.