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Process Chemist / Australia

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Added:2019-04-08
Location: Perth, Australia
Salary:$40 - $44 per hour
Duration:Contract
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Description:

1. Ensure that Raw Materials (additives and base oils), and lubricants manufactured and warehoused by the Facility are tested to the required technical specifications, GMP requirements and Quality Standards by effective utilisation of current quality procedures and practices in accordance with the Quality, Environmental and Technical Management Systems.

2. Assist with maintaining the Laboratories Technical Management system and ensure procedures and documentation are kept up to date.

Laboratory Operations:
• Testing and analysis of raw materials, finished oils, greases and speciality products (as applicable) using available testing equipment to achieve the specified level of quality control.
• Product tested in a timely and cost efficient manner.
• Ensure formulations and specifications are accurate and current.
• Work with GLT to verify and optimise new formulations by making and testing Lab blends.
• Ensure non–conforming product is not released to the market place.
• Provide training in lubricant QC test methods for all staff involved in product testing.
• Purchase cost effective consumables to ensure costs do not exceed budget.
• Commission and validate equipment, test methods and processes as required.

Technical Support to Operations:
• Issue accurate and timely blend sheets along with written instructions.
• Liaise with production to help overcome production related problems that may impact on product quality.
• Attend the DOR meetings and provide advice to production supervisors on blend and filling sequencing to maximise plant efficiency and minimise rework.
• Provide technical advice to Blending, Filling and Warehouse Operators.
• Exercise delegated authority to stop production to correct quality problems.
• Assist with root cause investigations on non–conforming blends and fills.
• Assist with the rework and disposal of obsolete and quarantined raw materials and finished products.
• Support GSC projects for Quality, compliance and continuous improvement.

Quality records and Standards (ISO 9001, TS 16949, ISO 14001 and ISO 17025):
• Assist in maintaining the Quality, Environmental and Technical systems (as applicable).
• Managing the appropriate document control so that quality records are controlled, maintained and easily retrieved.
• Ensuring that laboratory equipment is calibrated in accordance with appropriate standards so that the accuracy of test results are guaranteed.
• Ensuring that the NATA Accreditation is maintained and adhered to.
• Conduct internal audits and action items as required.
• Support Environmental initiatives.
• Monitor all Procedures to ensure that they are up to date and accessible.
• Maintain Work Instructions for all Laboratory processes.

Customer Service:
• Testing samples relating to customer complaints and reporting test results.
• Provide advice to the warehouse and production teams on technical queries to ensure that the end customer’s best interests are met.
• Ensure procedures for new product introductions and formulation changes are followed.

Key challenges faced on the role
• Update and modify existing documentation in line with BP OMS requirements.
• Developing skills in JDE, Fusion and Traction to perform day to day tasks.
• Develop new skills during busy transition period and Project Koala capital modifications.
• Assist with implementation of Project Koala projects.

Essential Criteria:
• Formal tertiary qualification in Chemistry is necessary.
• 0-3 Years’ Experience
• Experience in a manufacturing control laboratory.
• Sound working knowledge of general laboratory practices and procedures.
• A good understanding of scientific principles and an ability to apply these to the work environment.
• Good knowledge of computers and competent mathematical skills.

Desirable Criteria:
• A sound knowledge of the lubricants manufacturing environment i.e. procurement, blending, filling and packaging, and dispatch procedures.
• Good HSSE awareness applicable to laboratory operations.

Technical:
• Good analytical skills with the ability to interpret results.
• Effective communication skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Well organised and motivated self-starter.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Works well under high pressure situations.
• Must display high degree of flexibility.
• Strong team player with the ability to relate to all levels in the work environment.
• A proactive approach to problem solving and an ability to apply such skills to solve production and quality related problems.


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