Chemist

Objectives

Provide technical, operational, and analytical support to the production, maintenance, and technical teams for driving improvements to product quality operating process, and the laboratory. Support compliance requirements in lab according to industry standards and ensure the laboratory provides accurate, dependable, and timely data and support to internal and external customers.

Key Accountabilitie

sPeople Managemen

• tSupervise the activities and work performed by direct reports to ensure that it is carried out in an efficient and effective manner, in line with the annual business plans, and departmental policies and procedures
• .Recommend training and development interventions for team members to build their capabilities
• .Contribute to the development of Qatari employees. This accountability is applicable to expatriate employees only

.Quality Control Managemen

• tReview the adaptation and implementation of new equipment and/or analytical methods required for company laboratory, to ensure the application of industry leading and effective techniques
• .Review and manage special/complex samples and/or special analytical problems for respective area
• .Perform quality inspection of plant raw materials against company approved raw material specifications to ensure optimal quality and compliance
• .Supervise the maintenance of implemented methods to ensure their availability and accuracy as per company test method list
• .Lead efforts on troubleshooting of laboratory issues and ensure calibration and maintenance of equipment
• .Support all Quality related plant studies or improvement and run quality checks after maintenance/TA engagements to ensure quality of operations and products
• .Recommend and set direction for lab's HSE, methods, procedures, techniques, and technical guidance for Quality Lab
• .Assist operating units in resolving issues through understanding of chemistry, analytical methods, and equipment
• .Act as the focal point for operating units and business units to interface with the lab
• .Provide technical input and guidance to ensure laboratory support for process troubleshooting, process improvement, and new business development
• .Support production teams to develop testing protocols and methods for new product development and function as a technical resource for customer audits in addition to troubleshooting issues on existing products or feed stocks
• .Identify opportunities for improvement for laboratory testing and methods and cost reduction

.Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedure

• sContribute to the identification of opportunities for the continuous improvement of departmental systems, policies, processes, and practices taking into account international leading practices in order to improve productivity and operational efficiency
• .Provide critical input to support the development of Section's systems, policies, processes, and procedures in order to meet business requirements
• .Ensure team members comply with all Section's policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions so that work is conducted in a controlled and consistent manner

.Quality, Health, Security, Safety and Environmen

• tEnsure compliance with regulatory requirements and relevant quality, health, safety, security and environmental procedures and controls across the Department to guarantee employee safety and delivery of high-quality products/services

.Reportin

• gPrepare relevant reports in a timely and accurate manner in order to meet the departmental requirements, policies, and standards

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Qualifications & Experien

ceEducati

onRequired: Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineerin

g.Preferred: Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineerin

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Experie

nceRequired: 5-7 years of experience in Quality Control and Lab function in the O&G Indust

ry.Preferred: Experience in Petrochemicals industri