Introduction

Prepare and ensure all testing and analysis is completed accurately and on time and conduct complex testing analysis and data interpretation for all laboratories.
Reports to Head of Laboratory.
Internal: Regular contact with various contacts within Laboratory Division. Occasional contact with RLTO, Refinery, Maintenance, Shutdown and Logistics, Supply, and Cost and Contracts departments.
External: Occasional contact with vendors and 3rd party services providers.
Responsible for understanding, implementing, and assuring laboratory operations adhere to the ISO 17025 system.

About this role

Supervise Laboratory personnel, including planning, assigning, scheduling, and reviewing work and training staff to ensure quality standards are met.
Perform diagnostic tests using advanced laboratory procedures and complex equipment according to specialized client requirements.
Issue Certificates of Quality to record determinations of quality of samples for delivery.
Perform advanced laboratory tests, analyze, and interpret data and make appropriate entries into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
Analyze data from technicians, conduct calculations and prepare results for presentation or reports.
Conduct quality control programs using advanced analysis methods, tests, equipment, and Control techniques. Remedy deviations and apply corrective measures if required.
Perform basic troubleshooting on test equipment and instrumentation and improve efficiency, accuracy, and precision of measurement methods.
Assist in implementing safety programs to prevent and correct unsafe environmental or working conditions.
Supervise and mentor junior staff to develop or improve measurement methods or materials characterization techniques.
Act as safety officer handling housekeeping, bi-weekly safety meetings, monthly safety walkthroughs, safety toolbox talks, and Incident and Injury Free (IIF) cards.

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or science related discipline.
6 years working in a laboratory environment within the Oil & Gas industry.
Knowledge and understanding of Quality Management principles under ISO 9000 & ISO 17025.
Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
Sound coaching skills and ability to conduct training.
Fluent in English with demonstrated verbal and written skills.
Computer skills, including MS Office Suite, and relevant computerized laboratory databases.
Only candidates who are locally available in Tunisia and Algeria will be considered.