Laboratory Supervisor

Summary

The successful candidate will be required to supervise and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in performing chemical and physical tests required for quality control of processes and products, as well as the work environment. The IT Systems Analyst/Systems Administrator ensures that the relevant standards and recommended best practices are adhered to in all system design, configuration, and implementation.

Responsibilities

• • Directs and advises personnel on special test procedures to analyze components and physical properties of materials.
• • Compiles and analyzes test information to determine operating efficiency of process or equipment and to diagnose malfunctions.
• • Oversees routine laboratory testing. Responsible for the satisfactory supply of spares and reagents and for maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• • Oversees the preparation of quality certificates and transmits to accounting, bunker services, and independent contractors.
• • Prepares test solutions, compounds, and reagents for use by laboratory personnel in conducting tests.
• • Advises on standardization of laboratory equipment and ensures that they are in safe operating condition.
• • Participates in emergency preparedness and response activities, including but not limited to being the first responder for medical/first aid, fires (operates the firefighting equipment), oil and chemical spills, and hurricanes.
• • Supervises laboratory technicians and directs the routine testing of refinery streams, finished products, crude and product imports in accordance with standard procedures.
• • Prepares monthly APF gravity reports for the Financial Controller.

Required Skills

• • Demonstrates critical thinking, decision-making ability, and sound judgment.

• Leadership:

  • • Inspires respect and trust and motivates others to perform well.
• • Exhibits a calm demeanor and works effectively in high-pressure situations.
• • Good organizational and time management skills.
• • Flexible and able to adapt quickly to changing situations.
• • High level of accuracy and thoroughness in all aspects of work.
• • Displays professionalism, maturity, and discipline.
• • Excellent communication skills, both orally and written, suited for diverse internal and external audiences.
• • Displays initiative; takes action on own cognizance.

Qualifications

• • BSc. in Chemistry with a specialization in analytical chemistry from a recognized university.
• • A minimum of five (5) years' relevant experience in a refinery/major processing plant; at least three (3) of which should be at the supervisory level.
• • Working knowledge of ISO processes.
OR
• • Diploma in Chemistry with a specialization in analytical chemistry from a recognized university.
• • A minimum of ten (10) years' relevant experience in a refinery/major processing plant; at least five (5) of which should be at the supervisory level.

Additional Information and Instructions

Please forward resumes by Friday, March 21, 2025, to hrdmail@petrojam.com Subject Line: Laboratory Supervisor We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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