Reinforcement: Laboratory Analyst (Mindanao - Irasan)

Every role in SEAOIL contributes significantly to the company. Here’s a summary of what you will be doing in this job:

The Laboratory Analyst (CME Plant) conducts proper laboratory testing of various samples of raw materials, in-process goods, and finished product to be able to guide operations in terms of chemical dosage so that the plant will be operated at the most economical way which can help reach the ROI.

Success in this role will require you to fulfill the following responsibilities:

1. Performs laboratory tests on all incoming/in-process/outgoing products as per American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) methods or as per documented procedure and instruction

2. Analyzes, reports, and logs laboratory test results, referring to the Philippine National Standards (PNS) /Quality Formulation Manual/Quality Manual for conformity to product specifications vs Analyzes, reports and logs laboratory test results

a. Approves Product Transfer/Blending Formulation Forms and approves or reject products/ raw materials with reference to Product Specification (PNS)/Quality Formulation Manual/ Quality Manual

3. Reports all test results to the Quality Control and Product Development (QCPD) Supervisor and coordinates, in the absence of the latter, details of sampling and test results to the Production Supply Supervisor

4. Assists the QCPD Supervisor in updating and maintaining the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) documents, 5S+1 documents, and other laboratory-related documents

a. Follow laboratory experiments with appropriate documented procedures and instructions

5. Keeps abreast about the latest technology related to petroleum products or new products to increase efficiency and productivity of the Quality Control and Product Development unit (QCPD)

6. Other Laboratory Procedures

a. Prepares and standardizes laboratory chemicals and reagents to be used in tests and experiments

b. Sorts, monitors, and updates retained samples with regard to types and retention periods

7. Coordinates, in the absence of the Quality Control and Product Development (QCPD) Supervisor, all testing requirements necessary to conduct and complete the tests with third-party laboratories, for services that cannot be conducted at the SEAOIL laboratory due to absence of testing equipment

8. Searches for prospective suppliers of laboratory instruments/equipment to make the laboratory more capable of testing procedures recommended by the Philippine National Standards (PNS) and/or American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

9. Lab Maintenance

a. Performs in-house calibration of laboratory equipment periodically to ensure accuracy

b. Conducts periodical housekeeping of the laboratory room in compliance with 5S+1

c. Monitors preventive maintenance and calibration calendar of laboratory equipment and glasswares, and ensures that they are conducted by accredited service providers as scheduled

10. Performs other related functions as may be assigned from time to time.

Job Qualifications:

Must be a graduate of BS ChemistryLicensed Chemist or Licensed Chemical TechnicianWilling to be assigned in Irasan, Zamboanga del NorteMust possess basic laboratory skills, and adept in the use of laboratory apparatusMust have basic knowledge and understanding of Philippine National Standards and ASTM for petroleum productsKnowledge in ISO 17025 accreditation is an advantageBackground in petroleum industry is an advantageWilling to do field workWilling to work on weekends and holidays, when necessary