mselect is hiring a Laboratory Analyst for an international oil and gas operator in Basrah. Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience and be fluent in English and Arabic.
JOB OBJECTIVE
To provide routine analysis of gas, oil and water/effluent samples in the laboratory in CPF and DS1 in accordance with standard laboratory procedures at the skilled level, report the results of analysis on a daily basis, and ensure that the Company Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) policies and procedures are in place to maximize Loss Prevention without subordinates in the exception.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Implement operational laboratory testing programs in accordance with Company policy and professional standards
- Ask for details on receipt of samples, oversee the analytical consequences.
- Be responsible for the preparation and planning of the work to be carried out within the work group
- Reasonably arrange the activities to take priorities into account.
- Identify bottlenecks in the progress of testing and submits proposals for improvement.
- Perform first line maintenance & calibrates laboratory equipment/diagnoses fault on equipment
- Has knowledge of statistics (ASTM D6299) & applies this with SQC.
- Check whether results obtained correspond to the expected values/ trends/ specifications
- Authorize analysis results in computer database (LIMS-sample manager).
- Ensure contained compliance with the laboratory quality management system
- Contribute to and maintain high HSE standards and housekeeping, both within the laboratory and during onsite testing
- Discusses with lab supervisor & accepts non-routine work requests.
- Work effectively/efficiently at elevated work pressure
- Liaise with the lab supervisor to coordinate maintenance, to discuss lab system improvement proposals
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree Diploma in Chemistry/ Petroleum or equivalent
Experience:
- 3 years’ experience in an oilfield analytical laboratory related to Oil & Gas or Refinery Industries
- Good understanding of and demonstrable hands-on experience in all functional aspects of Cost Engineering including estimating, budgeting, forecasting, commitment control, change control, variations, contract management, and/or claims analysis
Skills:
- MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- SAP – intermediate
- Communication skills
- Presentation skills
- Focus on continuous self-learning and improvement
- Ability to work cohesively and communicate successfully in multicultural teams whilst being aware of and sensitive to cultural differences
- Ability to communicate, coordinate, and manage cost data flow interfaces with each function.
- Demonstrable experience in the ability to prepare meaningful reports, in clear and concise English, utilizing information and data received from third parties, SAP (or equivalent system) and own analyses
- Computer literacy
Rotation
14 Days on/ 14 Days off
*Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.