Job Objectives:
To carry out tests and analysis which are the scope of Physical Section (sampling, sample preparation and preservation, analyzing, registering results) according to valid Qatalum Laboratory standards.
Job Description:
- Receive samples (or sample if applicable) from customers and undertake sample preservation/analysis, ensure results are accurate and delivered/registered on time and that samples are correctly identified at all times.
- Ensure all laboratory analysis comply with written SOPs.
- Draft SOPs/OPLs in Inosa (for assigned responsibility areas as per competence matrix)
- Handle deviations (in procedures and results) as per respective SOPs
- Communicate suspicious results to the Chemist
- Dispose excess/analyzed samples in proper way to reduce waste generation, Monitor disposal of all analyzed/preserved materials.
- Understand department KPIs/PI. Contribute to meeting the KPIs target within defined roles and responsibilities
- Active participation in department meetings i.e., HSE talks, morning meetings, department meetings, based on availability and requirement.
- Ensure proper storage of all chemical, glassware, spares and gases.
- Ensure effective usage of consumables as well as their availability
- Ensure instrument calibration and standard results are accurate and report analyzed values in a timely manner
- Equipment first line maintenance and on time notification for any breakdown issues
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work to be performed. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Qatalum’s Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.
Minimum Qualification Required
- Diploma/Degree in Chemistry
Required experience
- 4 – 6 years’ work experience as laboratory technician (in an aluminium smelter laboratory beneficial)
Job Specific Skills
- Hands on experience on analytical methods application (wet chemistry)
- Knowledge of principles of chemical reagents preparation
- Computer literacy (MS Office)
- Fluency in English
- AAS, Spectrophotometer, IR spectrometer, XRF, XRD, knowledge of specific analytical equipment used in Aluminum industry
- Knowledge of SAP, LIMS application
- Experience with ISO/IEC 17025 requirements
