Chemist

Job Description

Summary

Responsible for analysis and reporting of various products such as crude oil, fuel oils, middle distillates, petroleum and petrochemicals, LPG & LNG gases, etc.

Job Functions

• Responsible for all Laboratory analysis (hands-on working on the Bench).
• Understand and keep current with all Laboratory safety and reporting techniques.
• Provide guidance to Laboratory Technicians to maintain proper level of training among Laboratory personnel, which can include supervisory duties.
• Understand and keep current with all Laboratory analysis methods.
• Responsible for the operation of Gas Chromatograph and other Laboratory equipment.
• Position requires a dependable and reliable individual; whose daily presence adds to the success of the Department.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or a related science preferred, (Preferred)
• or equivalent work experience, coupled with a minimum of one (1) year of direct transferable experience working in a laboratory. (Required)

Licenses and Certifications

N / A

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledgeable in ASTM standards. (Required)
• Must be able to work with all chemical, petrochemical and petroleum products. (Required)
• Must be able to differentiate between colors accurately by sight. (Required)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from individuals and / or groups both within the organization. (Required)
• Ability to synthesize information from a variety of sources into solutions and work effectively under pressure while acting accordingly to the SGS standards of ethics and integrity. (Required)
• High level of accuracy is required, with special attention to details. (Required)
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, while balancing numerous projects concurrently with different deadlines. (Required)

Physical Demands of the Job

• Stand : Constantly
• Move or traverse : Constantly
• Sit : Occasionally
• Use hands : Constantly
• Reach with hands and arms : Frequently
• Climb or balance : None
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl : Occasionally
• Talk / hear : Frequently
• Taste / Smell : Occasionally
• Lift / carry / push or pull : Occasionally
26 days ago