Business Unit Leader, Team / Lab Management

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POSITION: SENIOR CHEMIST / LABORATORY SUPERVISOR

Location:  Cabinda, Angola

Objectives:

- Execute analytical programs in Petroleum testing laboratory, using high-level technical expertise, in line with international and industry-recognized standards & practices. 

-Make sure all testing activities are done competently, accurately, timely, impartially, and safely, delivering valid results that meet client, regulatory, and accreditation requirements. 

-The role helps maintain and continuously improve technical skills, data integrity, and the lab's quality assurance processes.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct laboratory tests to establish quality on petroleum products such as: Crude Oil, Heavy Fuel Oil, Diesel, Jet Fuel, Kerosene and Water following international standards (ASTM, ISO, IP, etc.) and local specifications (Angola).
• Record and interpret test results and produce test reports.
• Participate in audits (internal, client, ISO 17025 accreditation) as a technical expert.
• Act as deputy to lab manager; coordinate shifts and work groups and validation of test results.
• Contribute to the maintenance of ISO 17025 accreditation process.
• Calibrate laboratory instruments and oversee their calibration according to appropriate standards and internal procedures.
• Implement SQC program to comply with the ISO 17025 requirement
• Provide timely advice and reports to the refinery operations department on all analytical matters.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations (internal and external), including HSE requirements, company policies and procedures as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in chemistry or a relevant scientific discipline
• 7-10 years of relevant experience in a petroleum refinery or petrochemical testing laboratory
• Experience in ISO 17025 accredited laboratory
• Knowledge in petroleum refining processes
• Knowledge of ASTM and IP test methods for petroleum products especially for Heavy Fuel Oil, Diesel & Jet A1 is mandatory
• Full knowledge and experience with ISO 8217, DEF STAN 91-091, Naphtha Dow specifications test methods is mandatory
• Must be strong in advanced techniques (specifically with petroleum products) : AAS, ICP-OES, HPLC, GC, Ion chromatography, Lubricity, thermal oxidation, JFTOT.
• Experience with statistical evaluation of analytical results and other quality control practices in the lab
• Experience with interlaboratory cross check programs
• Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and computer tools
• Experience in 3rd party inspection company is plus but not mandatory

Language Proficiency:

English: Good

Portuguese : Good

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