Laboratory Technician

Reports To

• Production Superintendent

Background

• The Laboratory Technician is responsible for ensuring the product specification is correct in terms of BS &W by sampling and analysis. They have a specific responsibility for ensuring chemical stocks and rates are maintained at appropriate levels and that sample reports are communicated effectively.

Authority

• The Laboratory Technician has authority over subordinates.

Immediate Subordinates

• Visitors, Chemical Vendors

Accountable For: Responsibilities & Standards

• 1) Carry Out Routine Sampling And Testing /Analysis Operation
• 1 Prepare for sampling and obtain representative samples.
• 2 Maintain integrity of samples before analyzing.
• 3 Prepare for simple testing / analysis Prepare sample for test / analysis. Conduct test / analysis.
• 4 Record test / analysis results within appropriate documentation.
• 2) Maintain safe and healthy conditions in the working environment.
• 1 Comply with the necessary conditions for an effective and safe working environment.
• 2 Follow incident and emergency procedures as required.
• 3 Maintain an effective and safe working environment.
• 4 Limit the damage to persons or property in the event of an incident or emergency.
• 3) Ensure That Laboratory And Field Test-Equipment Is Calibrated And Maintained
• 1 Identify calibration requirements for Laboratory and field test equipment.
• 2 Monitor adherence to calibration requirements.
• 3 Calibrate equipment / arrange for calibration of equipment as required.
• 4 Report and record calibration details within appropriate documentation.
• 4) Control Stocks Of Equipment, Materials And Chemicals Required For Laboratory And Plant
• 1
• Order stocks to maintain minimum levels.
• 2
• Receive and store stock, (including bunkering of chemicals) as required.
• 3
• Optimize stock usage to always maintain levels.
• 4
• Issue stock / ensure that adequate levels are available for other users.
• 5) Communicate Information (Written And Orally), Accurately, Concisely And Promptly
• 1
• Process incoming and outgoing communications.
• 2
• Receive and relay oral and written messages, data, logs etc.
• 3
• Supply information for specific purposes / tasks.
• 4
• Communicate with Supervisors, peers and external parties accurately, concisely and promptly.
• 6) Monitor and Maintain Pollution Control Measures.
• 1 Unplanned discharges to the environment are identified, halted where possible, and reported according to policy, procedure and regulation. 2
• Relevant PPE is used to deal with unplanned discharges using company procedures.
• 3
• Equipment, waste or other materials for disposal are dealt with according to the correct procedure.
• 4
• Environmental protection and pollution control are enforced effectively with colleagues, subordinates and subcontractors.
• 7) Emergency Response
• 1 Carry Out Emergency Response role (See Station Bill).
• 2 Demonstrate competence in Emergency Response drills and exercises.

Recruitment Only-Generic Functional Competencies

Pre-hire Qualifications and Experience

• Qualification in Chemistry required.
• Experience as a Lab Technician in the hydrocarbon processing industry (FPSO experience preferred).
• Practical experience of Permit to Work, Mechanical Standards and Risk Assessment.
• Medically fit according to The Company GEMS Instruction Health Requirements to Work Offshore.