Chemist

Department / Plant: Operations

Reporting To: Chief Chemist / Sr. Chemist

Job Summary: Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or chemical experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or knowledge.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Comply with safety rules and regulations. Be fully aware of the safety hazards in the plant.
• Familiarise with regulatory requirements pertaining to environmental compliance, chemicals used in the plant, MSDS, related plant P&IDs, SOPs, Work Instructions, as well as emergency operation procedures and any other related documents.
• Maintain all records related to plant chemistry.
• Responsible for all laboratory activities including chemical sampling and analysis pertaining to the plant and ensure all related parameters are within limits.
• Coordinate with Shift Charge Engineer/Supervisor during unit start-up, shutdown and normal running of the plant and maintain the chemistry under his control in round-the-clock shifts.
• Carry out quality inspection of all chemicals received in the plant.
• Make preparations and carry out acid cleaning of Desalination plants and Hypo plants under the supervision of the Chief Chemist whenever required.
• Responsible for housekeeping of laboratory equipment and spillages.
• Carry out troubleshooting in chemical dosing systems and laboratory equipment and follow up day-to-day maintenance as per defect reports.
• Maintain chemical consumption records and coordinate with stores.
• Monitor all chemical parameters and enter periodic readings on log sheets. Summarize all activities/events that took place during the shift in the log book.
• Prepare monthly reports and other reports pertaining to the area under his supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications:

Educational:

• Desired: Bachelor Degree in Chemistry
• Preferred: Master Degree in Chemistry

Minimum Experience (Type and Duration):

• Minimum: 5 years in related field

Required Skills:

• Awareness of Quality, Occupational Health & Safety and Environment Management System principles.
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements.
• Hazard Risk Assessment.
• Aspect Impact Assessment.
• Knowledge of environmental and health impact of chemicals being used in the plant.
• Should be well conversant with Power/Desalination operational activities.
• Good decision-making skill.
• Good analytical skill.

Desired Certification / Job Specific Skill / Training:

• ISO 9001, 14001, OHSAS 18001 awareness/working knowledge is preferred.

Work Condition:

• Ready to work in remote location.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Desired: Bachelor Degree in Chemistry
• Preferred: Master Degree in Chemistry
• Minimum: 5 years in related field
• Awareness of Quality, Occupational Health & Safety and Environment Management System principles.
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements.
• Hazard Risk Assessment.
• Aspect Impact Assessment.
• Knowledge of environmental and health impact of chemicals being used in the plant.
• Should be well conversant with Power/Desalination operational activities.
• Good decision-making skill.
• Good analytical skill.
• ISO 9001, 14001, OHSAS 18001 awareness/working knowledge is preferred.
• Ready to work in remote location.