Job Description
The Head of Laboratory is responsible for the management of all laboratory operations to support quality control and ensure supplies received and distributed are of the right specification.
Candidate must comply with the statutory requirement and ensure the use of standard test procedures for accuracy.
Laboratory Operations Management:
Manage all activities of the laboratory
Develop and implement quality assessment plan
Conversant with handling, testing, storage and distribution of various petroleum fuel
Ensure all statutory test analysis are carried out within the stipulated time frames.
Drive reduction in turnaround time without compromising test quality
Ensure accurate and complete documentation of all laboratory testing and analysis
Ensure routine daily test analysis are carried out before commencement of operations or daily loading for onward distribution
Ensure proper housekeeping in the laboratory work area
Ensure safe handling of equipment and apparatus
Quality assurance:
Initiate, supervise and manage Quality Control and Assurance processes across the company facilities for Fuels and Aviation Terminals
Develop and maintain systems to measure performance against established standards.
Ensure that all products received meet local and international specifications; undertake quality checks and prepare release and other appropriate documentation and reports
Liaise with third party inspectors and regulatory authorities on product recertification
Prepare quality control reports and documents for management as required
Communicate, implement and monitor new product quality standards and ensure that up-to-date laboratory test methods and processes are in use
Ensure that only calibrated equipment and devices are used in the laboratory
Technical support & advisory:
Provide laboratory testing support for use in the resolution of customer complains and in providing after sales support customer
Monitor proposed related legislation and regulations and provide advice on implication to business operations and objectives.
Create and strengthen awareness of quality issues across all departments
Team Leadership & Management:
Lead and manage the laboratory team and its activities
Facilitate team development; manage performance
Perform other duties assigned
Regulatory Advocacy:
Liaise and co-operate with quality management and standard bodies (e.g. SON, DPR, FMEnv and other Government agencies etc)
Liaise with regulatory bodies of the industry in the review, amendments etc of Nigeria Industrial Standards on products and services including but not limited to fuels.
HSE Compliance:
Monitor and ensure compliance with safe work practices and standards.
Ensures all laboratory personnel adhere strictly to company’s HSE policy
Manage effluent waste handling, testing and evacuation where necessary.
Expectations
Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related field. A postgraduate degree would be an added advantage
Minimum of 5 years’ petroleum testing laboratory experience in an oil and gas company using standard testing procedures and specifications.
Knowledge of laboratory techniques; test and sampling procedures; handling and maintenance of laboratory equipment
Knowledge of various petroleum products and their characteristics; ability to interpret results of petroleum analysis
Quality Assurance & Control
Laboratory Safety Practices
Interpersonal and communication skills
Teamwork
Analytical, critical thinking, decision making and problem-solving skills
Managerial skills
Relationship Management
Available to work weekends
Occasional travel may be required
Physically fit with ability to stand for prolonged periods, climb overhead storage tanks, good sight.
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