Lab Analyst

The Role

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Perform the following duties:
  • Sampling and laboratory testing of lubricants raw materials and finished products
  • Adjust Bills of Material as required by changes in base oil physical and chemical properties.
  • Interpretation of test data to determine if products meet specification and certifying products for sale to end customers.
• Participate in the quarterly Lubricants Laboratory Correlation Scheme (LLCS).
• Work with the Laboratory Supervisor to optimize Product Treat Costs.

• To carry out the full inspection and testing of base oils and bulk additives arrival by ocean tankers before and after discharging.
• To carry out the full inspection and testing to verify additives purchased in drums/pails meet Shell specifications and is fit for use in blending.
• To carry out inspection and testing on all blends produced ensuring products are on-specification before filling.
• To carry out inspection and testing on filled products to ensure there is no contamination during filling operations and products released are on-specification.
• To liaise with Production Supervisors, Blending & Filling Operators on any quality deviations observed and the necessary actions to be taken.
• Support E2E packing trial testing and new product introduction with guide from E2E Quality Supervisor/Quality Manager.

• Strict execution and compliance of all the requirements of certified quality standards i.e. ISO 9001 in order to sustain continuous certification by SIRIM.

• To calculate corrective measures to bring off-specification blends to specification. Also investigate and identifies causes of off-spec blends and fills.
• To conduct trial blends to optimize and establish new formulations for grades with change of additives version and as and when required.

• Maintain good housekeeping and ensure that all safety regulations in the Lab are strictly followed.

• To observe and in compliance with Shells HSSE regulations, ensure and practice good housekeeping and safe operations.
• To carry out proper disposal of all laboratory generated chemical wastes and retained samples.

• Implement the HSSE Plans, Policies, Standards and Procedures according to the HSSE-MS.
• Ensure risks of HSSE related activities are reduced to ALARP (As low as reasonably practicable).
• Ensure assets are safe guarded and controls are in place for people to operate safely.
• Provide adequate training for staff to develop competence.
• Ensure compliance to HSSE-MS.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Fresh experience or with working experience of 1 - 2 years in the relevant field are welcome to apply
• Able to communicate clearly
• Willing to work hard and open to learning and developing