Laboratory Technician

Duties & Responsibilities

The employee’s activities will consist of:

• Overall housekeeping of the laboratory, including cleaning and maintenance of the equipment.
• Analysis of routine and non-routine samples
• Utilizing ASTM/IP methods to carry out above analysis, where applicable
• To make his / her own report from the information gathered from his / her analysis. The employee will issue correct computerized analysis reports.
• To report any irregularities or off spec results to his/her manager.
• To communicate with several operators, as well on board of the vessels as on terminals, in order to carry out his/her activity in good order.
• To report without delays to his/her Manager in order to speed up the information stream towards the clients.
• To keep several data bases updated.
• To keep him/her self updated with the latest technical changes in his/her testing area.
• To participate in safety meetings.
• To share his knowledge with his colleagues.
• The employee will establish good relations with the Terminal/Refinery personnel, Vessel’s crewmembers, agencies.
• Be actively involved with the company’s HSE compliance via inspections, checklists, safety meetings, safety observations etc
• Communicate regularly and when required, in the WhatsApp groups and via email or telecom
• Generate safety observation reports and check safesite stats, KPI dashboards etc
• Assist in sending out updates to customers via email or CONNECT
• Lead with laboratory stock requirements for reagents and consumables
• CONNECT: create worksheets for samples, print worksheets, enter results into CONNECT
• Assist with creating SOP’s, risk assessments, Job safety analysis etc
• Understand and acknowledge the various testing standards eg. ISO , SANS, ASTM, IP etc
• Co-ordinate outsourcing of analysis to 3rd party laboratories (eg. SGS, Intertek)
• Co-ordinate external calibration activities from suppliers for the laboratory
• Co-ordinate external calibration of life jackets. H2S monitors, fire blankets, fire extinguishers etc
• Understand and acknowledge the various inspection standards eg. API, IFIA etc
• SAIL 4: train & use the system for reporting of inspection activities
• Assist with P201’s for chemical & crude oil vessels as and when the need arises
• The employee will work on Standby regime, to cover the laboratory needs in Walvis Bay
• The employee is being able to exercise his / her activity mainly in Namibia, but not limited to Walvis Bay.
• The hours of work will be those applicable to the relevant work requirements and the employee is expected to adhere thereto.
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum Secondary school.
• Diploma in Analytical Chemistry (preferred)
• Good knowledge of mathematics
• Good knowledge of administration
• Good knowledge of computers and computer programs.
• Good knowledge of the English Language.
• Minimum two-year experience as laboratory technician
• Minimum 6 months’ experience in inspection field and vessel surveys
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proven track record of successfully managing operations and driving business growth.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Skilled in setting and managing priorities to meet tight deadlines.
• Provide leadership and commitment to ongoing improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and delivery performance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
  
  

Core Laboratories, including all of its affiliated and related entities, is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. Employment decisions are made regardless of characteristics including, but not limited to, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, religion, genetic information, protected veteran or uniformed service member status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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