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Laboratory Technician at TotalEnergies
Job Description
Operations
- Responsible for testing all products (raw materials/finished products) as per relevant ASTM and internal test methods. Ensure that they meet TotalEnergies & customer’s requirements.
- Operation and necessary trouble shooting of the various Lab instruments / equipment.
- Conduct Pre-Use Inspections on all lab equipment before use. Ensure safe operation all lab instruments.
- Carry out calibration/ verification checks on all lab instruments/equipment.
- Approve all blend instructions prior to blending
- Test & approve all bulk & filling line samples
- Issue certificates of analysis upon request
- Test all effluent samples for compliance with Environmental system requirements
- Assume the duties of the Lab Assistant or Lab Manager in their absence
- Carry out trial blends on request.
- Participate in Round Robin Analysis and ensure results are submitted to lab Manager timeously.
- Ensure good housekeeping/ 5S is always maintained
- Capturing of data into spreadsheets and maintaining of all records.
- Investigate blend failures and complete Incident reports.
- Involvement in Quality inspections of packaging material
- Quality Assurance on filling lines and Dispatch.
- Quality Audits on manufacturing processes
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives
HSE
- To ensure constant adherence and compliance to company HSE and security standards, local by-laws, standards, and legislations to minimise all risk pertaining to company assets and protection of life and environment.
- Stop operations in the event of an Emergency.
- Report at least 2 Near Misses monthly.
- Stop any activity that has a potential to cause accident or product nonconformity.
People Management
- Maintain a good communication between cross-functional teams.
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Context and environment
- Production Laboratory – ensuring Production support whilst ensuring compliance with ASTM testing
- Unionised environment
Candidate profile
- Minimum- National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry with BTECH in Quality preferred
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a petrochemical laboratory environment
- Knowledge of chemistry of petroleum products and testing an advantage.
- Working knowledge on HSEQ system requirements i.e., ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and safety systems ISO 45001
- Manufacturing (Blend Plant, Petroleum Industry, etc) or related Manufacturing environment Safety Rules.
- Fully Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel. Working experience on Power BI is an advantage
- Good communication Skills (oral and written). Good report writing skills and ability to report back on product trials
- Good knowledge of various instruments used in laboratory analysis i.e., ICP, XRF, Kinematic Viscometer, Density, Flash tester and FTIR
- Good problem solving and root cause analysis skills
- High attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-moving production laboratory.
- Must be prepared to work long hours, shifts and weekend.
Driver’s licence – own vehicle preferable.
Offer ID
52354BR
Metier
General Services Responsibilit
Region, department, area
South Africa
Employment type
Regular position
Experience level required
Minimum 3 years
Employer company
TOTAL SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD
Branch
Marketing & Services
About us / company profile
Give your best to better energy and make the commitment with Total. With over 500-plus professions in 130 countries, we offer high safety and environmental
standards, strong ethical values, an innovation culture and wide-ranging career development. Be part of the global team whose mission is already shared by
100,000 employees: to make energy better each and every day.
Location :Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Closing Date :24th January, 2022
HOW TO APPLY
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