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Job title
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Head of Laboratory Services TSD
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Grade
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Company
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OQ8
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Function
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TSD
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Department
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Laboratory
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Section
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Location
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Duqm
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Budget control
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*OPEX and/or CAPEX and/or Revenue amount as relevant*
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Reporting to
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VP of TSD
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Direct reports
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4:
- Team Leader, Hydrocarbon Lab
- Team Leader, Water & Finished Products
- Sr. Equipment Specialist (2)
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Job purpose
Direct the provision of Laboratory services for OQ8, acting as technical authority and owner of technical standards / codes / culture of safety compliance and quality improvement, to support the overall safe smooth and reliable operation of OQ8 through: (1) Oversees the testing, analysis and technical interpretations of test results activities related to feedstocks, intermediates, within the hydrocarbon refining process. crude oil characterization (distillation analyses,hydroprocessing, sulfur content, hydrogen purity, other parameters relevant to the refining process) of hydrocarbon-based materials such as crude oil, refined petroleum products, and various intermediates and by-products within the refining process, (2) Oversees the testing and analysis / interpretations of test results activities related to Water and Finished Products (Testing of water samples for environmental compliance and process optimization, Testing finished petroleum products including octane rating, cetane index, viscosity, flash point, and others.to ensure they meet specifications and regulatory requirements and Test for water quality analysis such as pH, turbidity, chemical oxygen demand, etc.), (3) Oversees the provision of high-level frontline repair and troubleshooting to all Lab equipment and guide to the effective solutions for critical operational problems to optimize business performance and in turn profitability (4) Oversees Quality assurance support to Operations, SCM and customers, (5) Leads both regulatory and value-added based technical requirement, (6) Interface with corporate technical support services to comply with license to operate requirements with integrity, availability /utilization, energy consumption, cost, emergency response, and product(s) and (7) Guide the assigned staff; in order to ensure that laboratory manpower, equipment, facilities, material, method and procedure are ready to support all process testing requirements, including special analysis, test runs, raw material and product blending.
The position will act in accordance with the OQ8’s Mission, Vision, Values & Strategies, as well as, policies, guidelines, and international standards, supported by an IT Technology platform, HSE standards, Omani’s government & other legal justifications, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives.
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Main tasks and responsibilities
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Scope
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- Hydrocarbon / Lab Water and Finished Products Lab
- Lab Equipment
- Quality Assurance & Regulatory Compliance
- Stakeholder Relations
- Leadership
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Accountabilities:
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Laboratory Hydrocarbon & Lab Water and Finished Products
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- Manage the testing activities for OQ8 Refinery Lab and lead quality assurance support to Operation, SCM, and customers.
- Ensure safe and reliable operations by ensuring staff comply with HSE, quality, and environmental management policies, procedures, and systems to achieve zero harm to people, assets, and the environment.
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OQ8 Process
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Areas
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Description
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Type of Test
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1
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Heavy Oils
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Crude / Vacuum Distillation
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- CDUs (Crude Distillation Units): Tests would include distillation analyses to determine the boiling point range and composition of crude oil fractions.
- VDU (Vacuum Distillation Unit): Tests would involve distillation under reduced pressure to separate heavy components from crude oil.
- DCU (Delayed Coking Unit): Tests may include analyses to assess the quality and properties of the coke produced during the coking process.
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2
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Hydro processing
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- Hydrocracker Unit
- Hydrotreaters: Hydro-desulfurization (HDS) to remove sulfur and nitrogen compounds from natural gas and other refined petroleum products like diesel, gasoline, and jet fuel.
- Hydrogen Generation Unit: Pre-desulfurization section, followed by desulfurization, reforming and process gas cooling with high temperature shift conversion to increase the hydrogen content of the process gas.
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- HGU (Hydrogen Generation Unit): Tests would involve analysing the quality and purity of hydrogen produced in the unit, including gas chromatography for composition analysis.
- DHT (Diesel Hydrotreater): Tests may include hydrotreating analyses to assess the sulphur and nitrogen content in diesel fuel and ensure compliance with product specifications.
- HCU (Hydrocracker Unit): Tests may involve analysing the conversion of heavy hydrocarbons into lighter products and assessing the quality of the products obtained.
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3
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SUW
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- Sulphur
- Utilities
- Water Treatment
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- Sulfur Granulation, Wastewater Treatment
- Electrical power, and sewers
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- Sulfur Granulation: Tests would involve assessing the quality and properties of granulated sulfur produced in the sulfur recovery process.
- Wastewater Treatment: Tests would include analyses to monitor the effectiveness of wastewater treatment processes and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
- Utilities (Electrical Power, Sewers): Tests may involve assessing the quality and reliability of utilities such as electrical power and sewers within the refinery.
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4
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O&L
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- Offsite & Logistics Operations
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- Tank Farm,
- Non-Plant areas
- Steam,
- fuel, etc.
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- Tank Farm: Tests may include analyses to monitor the quality and quantity of products stored in tanks, as well as assessing tank integrity and safety.
- Non-Plant Areas: Tests may involve environmental monitoring and analyses of samples collected from non-process areas within the refinery.
- Steam, Fuel, etc.: Tests may include analyses of steam quality, fuel composition, and other parameters relevant to offsite and logistics operations.
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Lab Equipment
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- Lead capability development for frontline equipment troubleshooting and maintenance.
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Quality Assurance & Regulatory Compliance
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- Ensure implementation of quality and safety procedures in OQ8 Lab and establish new procedures as needed.
- Oversee implementation of Lab quality system and lead resolution of product quality issue.
- Maintain relevance and currency of standards and codes and ensure strict compliance with standards and codes.
- Lead benchmarking of Lab Best Practices and opportunities to champion quality service and technologies at par with reputable petroleum companies.
- Lead the risk assessment and continuous improvement programs Lab and the resolution of HSE related incident and issue report and recommendation for remedy and correction.
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Stakeholder Relations
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- Lead external coordination during OQ8 Refinery plant performance test run and optimization, including product blend trial and critical issues related to reliability and environmental.
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Continuous Improvements
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- Champion continuous improvement in the work process and instrument reliability, increase productivity, innovation, and cost reduction.
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Leadership
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Mentor, coach, guide and lead a motivated, engaged, high performing team to deliver the Technical Support component of the O&M Plan.
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Key interactions
Internal: Liaise with colleagues and stakeholders for day-to-day work.
External: 3rd Party Maintenance Contractors
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Notable Working Conditions. Field Operations, Laboratory, and office environment, Moderate to intensive computer screen use.
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Education requirements
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- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field required.
- Master's degree preferred but not required.
- ISO 17025 accreditation (required)
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Language requirements
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Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required)
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Background and experience
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Competencies and skills
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- 16+ years of total experience within the Oil & Gas / Refinery / Petrochemical industry, with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in a similar role
- Experience within the Oil & Gas / Refinery / Petrochemical industry.
- Laboratory Commissioning and Start-Up experience in Oil and Gas or Petrochemical plant preferred.
- Knowledgeable about Crude Refinery, raw material, and product, gained through actual experience from Crude Refinery
- Familiar with Crude Refinery and Lab equipment, QC, and Application testing.
- Experience in leadership or supervisory roles, with demonstrated ability to manage and motivate a team to achieve objectives.
- Strong expertise in hydrocarbon chemistry, refinery processes, analytical techniques for hydrocarbon analysis (e.g., chromatography, spectrometry),
- Strong understanding of quality management systems in the refining industry.
- Depth knowledge of compliance with safety, environmental, and quality regulations applicable to hydrocarbon refining processes.
- Familiarity with laboratory equipment, instrumentation, and maintenance practices.
- Knowledge in the use of LIMS (particularly Labware) and SAP applications for data management and equipment breakdown history.
- Experience in QC, and Application testing.
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Soft:
- Supervisory skills.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical information and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Strong critical thinking skills and diligence, with a commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Personal and Team Accountability
- Acute Observation / Inspection skills
- Accurate Reporting skills
- Effective planning and organizing skills.
- Proficient at interpreting Technical Drawings
- Result orientation
- Planning and Organizing
- Decisiveness
- Exercising influence
- Demonstrated ability to cooperate with and influence peers.
- SOP interpretation.
Technical:
- Proficiency in data management systems, including LIMS, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Sop Interpretation
- Knowledge in the use of LIMS (particularly Labware) and SAP applications for data management and equipment breakdown history.
- Good knowledge in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and HSE plans.
- Knowledge of refinery processes, product specifications, and industry standards related to hydrocarbon testing.
- Knowledgeable about Crude Refinery technology, raw material, and product, gained through actual experience from Crude Refinery plant.
- Strong understanding of laboratory quality systems, certification requirements, and analytical testing techniques.
- Familiar with techniques for ensuring data integrity with various integration of information/ reports.
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Authorization
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Line manager
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Date:
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