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Job title
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Snr Analyst Lab
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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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Lab Services
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Section
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Water and Finished Products Lab
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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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TL Laboratory Water & Finished Products
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Direct reports
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Job purpose
Provides robust day to day Water & Finished Products support on the implementation and execution of end to end analysis of Water & Finished Products Laboratory services including projects for designated plants/area at OQ8 under TL laboratory Water & Finished Products services scope’s, acting as Senior team player, leader of related Water & Finished Products projects and direct support to Team Leader by (1) Performing end to end process for the analyses of scheduled samples during normal operation of plants, processes (sample Collection and Testing, Chemical Reagent Preparation, Qualitative and Quantitative Analyses, Interpretation of Results), and monitoring the progress of experiments entrusted to scrutinize laboratory results for commonplace procedures, (2) Lead project research / pilot-scale testing of processes related with Water & Finished Products OQ8 processes using calibrated lab instruments, (3) Coordinate with Lab. Equipment the Maintenance and Calibration, Evaluation and Validation of Instruments, (4) Responsible for Laboratory System & Data Management Reporting, (5) Ensure Compliance Evaluation, Continuous Improvement Initiatives, and housekeeping standards, and (6) Guide/ Train young staff in related matters; in order to ensure continuous provision of laboratory services and give the effective solutions and commit to related technical requirements for business performance, profitability and optimization.
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, Oman’s government & other legal justifications, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives.
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Main tasks and responsibilities
Scope
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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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3
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SUW
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- Sulfur
- 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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Accountabilities:
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Team Leader Support
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- Take up the charge of TL Laboratory services during his absence.
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Sample Collection and Testing
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- Perform collection of samples and laboratory chemical and biological tests on water, wastewater, biosolids, recycled water, and industrial wastes.
- Assemble and record test data, prepare draft charts, graphs, and written reports.
- Oversee performing laboratory chemical tests on Refineries Plant Process Intermediate Streams, Final Products, Process & Utilities water samples &, Waster water Samples.
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Chemical Reagent Preparation
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- Prepare and standardize chemical reagents and solutions.
- Perform a variety of chemical and biological tests in the field and the laboratory on collected samples.
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Qualitative and Quantitative Analyses
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- Perform qualitative and quantitative analyses, including LIMS data entry, of process intermediates and using accepted analytical methodologies.
- Making recommendations based on their findings.
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Interpretation of Results
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- Interpret results, databases for specifications, methods, and standards.
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Projects
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- Act as the technical/project lead on instrument qualification projects.
- Perform field investigations and designated projects to determine and minimize related problems.
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Equipment Maintenance and Calibration
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- Perform routine / minor Preventive maintenance and minor repairs on laboratory equipment and calibrate lab instruments as needed.
- Perform the Field Tests Witnessing pertained to process areas
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Evaluation and Validation of Instruments
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- Evaluation, calibration, and validation of analytical testing instrumentation.
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Laboratory System & Data Management
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- Coordinates the needs of functional departments and establishes priorities for Empower and Laboratory Systems requirements gathering, system design, and implementation.
- Responsible for Laboratory System documentation, including converting User Requirement Specifications to Detail Design Specifications, writing Configuration Test Plans and summary reports.
- Process Laboratory Systems change control requests.
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Reporting
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- Assemble and record test data, prepare draft charts, graphs, and written reports.
- Preparing and maintaining laboratory reports and documentation
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Compliance Evaluation
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- Evaluate information to determine compliance with specifications or standards.
- Develop new testing procedures and technologies.
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Continuous Improvement Initiatives
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- Initiate continuous improvement within lab operations to enhance quality and service while reducing costs.
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Housekeeping
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- Maintain Integrity of Laboratory Analysers and Completes safety Check List with Good Laboratory Practices.
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Training / Guidance
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- Train other Laboratory System trainers.
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Key interactions
Internal: Manager, Team Leaders, Engineers, Chemist, and Technicians.
External: Service providers and Company Suppliers.
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Notable Working Conditions. Field Operations and office environment, Moderate to intensive computer screen use.
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Education requirements
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Minimum qualification required is a college graduate degree or Bachelor of Science in Chemistry.
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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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- 8+ years of relevant experience.
- Required Certification:
- Completion of ISO 17025 Certification.
- Experience:
- Experienced with products specifications and LIMS.
- Experience in Petrochemical, preferably Refineries Plant Process,
- Will be an Added Advantage to Work in different Locations of OQ Downstream Laboratories,
- Experience in Water, Wastewater and Environmental Analysis.
- Knowledge:
- Effective techniques for dealing with the public and dealing with basic customer complain.
- Knowledge in the use of LIMS and SAP application
- Good knowledge in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and HSE plans.
- Familiar with techniques for ensuring data integrity with various integration of information/ reports.
- Demonstrate knowledge of laboratory analytical equipment, petroleum test methods and test significance and chemical analysis.
- Basic practices and methods of chemical, biochemical, and bacteriological testing, and analysis.
- Laboratory and field safety and equipment and material care and maintenance.
- Knowledgeable on Safe Handling of Hydrocarbon.
- Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory & Lab Equipment
- Should be Familiar with the Process Design, specification limits for Finished Products & Process intermediates.
- Possess good project background.
- Knowledge of petroleum test methods and significance for. ASTM, UOP, IP, APHA, SMS, IFP, ISO & Licensor Testing Methods.
- Knowledgeable on ISO 9001, 17025 & OSHA 45001 Management Systems.
- Knowledgeable on Root Cause Analytical Methodologies in Problem Solving.
- Knowledgeable in Process Chemistry of Pertained Areas and assess the most robust / complex information. Significance of Test Parameters in align with plant Operating Conditions.
- Knowledge of Utilities and uses complex Operating principles.
- Knowledge of Lab equipment maintenance best practices.
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Soft:
- Leadership skills,
- Personal and Team Accountability,
- Acute Observation / Inspection skills,
- Critical Thinking Skills,
- Result orientation,
- Planning and organizing,
- Decisiveness.
- Exercising influence.
- Work Prioritization.
Technical:
- Computer literacy including MS Office.
- Knowledge of Basic electricity distribution function and flow diagrams of Lab equipment.
- Familiar with Root cause methodologies in handling instrument problem.
- Theoretical and Practical knowledge of all Petroleum testing in Lab.
- Knowledgeable with LIMS and SAP instrument and inventory module.
- Proficient in conducting technical evaluations of equipment parts under requisition.
- Familiar with ISP and OHSAS system.
- Knowledge of Lab equipment maintenance best practices
- ISO 17025.
- Familiar with ISO and OHSA Management system.
- Competent to review and Validate the Analytical Results.
- Familiar with Sample Management (Handling, Retention & Disposal Protocols).
- Competent in supporting the Plant Test Runs.
- Competent in Product Blending Optimization Requirements
- Competent in Evaluation, calibration, and validation of analytical testing instrumentation.
- Skilled in Imparting Training to the Analyst and Technician Level Staff.
- Skilled Competency level in SQC Checks and deviations in Control Charts.
- Skilled in Practical Handling of Sophisticated Analysers pertained to Hydrocarbon.
- Skilled and Hands on Experience in the Participation of Inter & Intra Lab Correlation Samples.
- Skilled in the Significance of Test Parameters with Plant Operating Conditions.
- Knowledgeable in Handling Sophisticated Gas Chromatographs, Elemental Analysers, Mercury, Metal Testing and Petroleum Testing Analysis.
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