Laboratory Analyst

MEET-KSA-Jazan-JIGPC
Job Description and Qualifications

‎1. BASIC FUNCTIONS
* Carries out analyses on all Refinery samples such as crude oils, intermediate and finished petroleum products, utility and process water samples, lube oil samples, scales and sludges from different units, corrosion products, catalysts, process chemicals, industrial wastes, effluent water, samples related with environmental pollution control, gases, granulated sulphur, Steam Water Cycle (Area ‎10) water samples and other related substances.
* Follows standard test methods adopting wet chemistry techniques and state-of-the-art technology, in conjunction with sophisticated, computerized Laboratory equipment requiring computer literacy, special skills, care and experience, for plant control, quality control, product certification, corrosion control etc.
* Supervises the work performed by Samplemen. Acts for Senior Lab. Technician during his absence.

‎2. WORK PERFORMED
* Supervises the activities of the Samplemen. Ensures that samples are collected from the proper locations.
* Directs and coordinates all the activities of the Laboratory during afternoon and night shifts, weekends, and public holidays during the absence of Senior Laboratory Technician.

‎2.3. Follows up all instructions given by Senior Lab. Technician for the
smooth running of the Laboratory.

‎2.4. Ensures that Samplemen properly label and seal laboratory retention
samples and the samples delivered to vessels.

‎2.5. Ensures that retention samples are properly catalogued and orderly
arranged in the samples retention room by the Samplemen for a specific period
of time.

Job Titles : Laboratory Technician

‎2. WORK PERFORMED (Contd......)

‎2.6. Monitors the addition of chemical additives to vessels' tanks by the
Samplemen.

‎2.7. Carries out all required tests on samples.

‎2.8. Logs Lab. test results in LIMS and prepares quality daily and monthly
report by LIMS.

‎2.9. Carries out a wide range of tests on JIGPC and Refinery samples such as
Steam Water Samples, Crude oil, intermediate and finished petroleum products,
utility water samples, Lube oil samples, scales and sludges from different
units, corrosion products, gases and catalysts in accordance to established
international standard methods using state of the art technology,
sophisticated, computerized Laboratory analyzers and wet Chemistry techniques.

‎2.10. Carries out tests on Granulated Sulphur samples for plant control and
quality certification.

‎2.11. Performs special tests on industrial wastes, effluent water samples
related with environmental pollution control.

‎2.12. Conducts tests on process chemicals to evaluate their purity.

‎2.13. Operates, maintains and calibrates sophisticated computerized analyzers
such as Gas chromatographs, atomic absorption spectrophotometer, IR
spectrophotometer, ICP Analyzer, UV/Visible spectrophotometer, X-Ray
spectrophotometer, memotitrators, nitrogen analyzer, Vacuum distillation,
atmospheric distillation, freezing point, pour point, cloud point, CFPP
analyzers, and Chlorine Analyser. etc.

‎2.14. Performs experimental studies for product quality improvement, better
yields and to determine the cause of any problems affecting product quality.

‎2.15. Carries out all required analyses in the Steam water cycle in Power
Block & GFU, and monitors and advises operations of chemical dosing rates.

‎2.16. Where applicable, performs sampling in the units and carries out
analyses in the units.
* Carries out special analyses in the units during units shutdown and start up.
* Carries out routine preventive maintenance on all Lab. Equipment in accordance with established procedure and schedules, for optimum functioning and precision.

Job Titles : Laboratory Technician

‎2. WORK PERFORMED (Contd......)
* Performs analyses on samples received from other operating centres, sister companies, and third parties.
* Carries out analyses on BP/ASTM/AGCC Laboratory correlation samples in compliance with the world wide cross check program organized by British Petroleum / ASTM/AGCC.
* Prepares calibration blends to check performance of analyzers.
* Prepares and standardizes chemical reagents and solutions necessary for analyses.
* Assists in the installation, commissioning and calibration of newly acquired Lab. equipment.
* Keeps the Laboratory and all its equipment tidy by performing regular housekeeping.
* Participates in Fire fighting, first aid and Safety drills.
* Compares test results with respective standard specifications and reports to Senior Lab. Technician if there is any deviation.
* Moves and fixes carrier gas cylinders for instrumental analysis.
* Reports abnormal conditions during shift to Senior Lab. Technician.
* Coordinates with Environmental Section personnel and Third Party Inspectors before collecting samples.
* Reports damage and malfunctioning of Lab. equipment to Senior Lab. Technician for remedial action.
* Assists the Senior Lab. Technician in the day to day activities of the Lab.
* Complies with all HSE rules and regulations, including the use of protective clothing and equipment.
* Carries out similar or related duties as assigned. Includes maintaining all relevant files, records etc.

Req No.
47636BR
Employment Status
Fixed Term (agency) - Full Time
Organization
Global Engrg Mfg Technology & Equipment
Business Sector / Division
GEMTE MEET
Region
Middle East, Egypt, Turkey (MEET)
Country
Saudi Arabia