Job Description
* Job Title: Offshore Chemist
* Job Location: Offshore from Aberdeen
* Hours Average 1 week offshore, 4 weeks off, repeated (offshore 73 days a year)
We are currently seeking a Offshore Chemist to join the team in Aberdeen. as an Offshore chemist you will be responsible for performing sampling and analysis to recognised international methods and documented procedures and the preparation of reports. Deliver consistently high standards of analytical performance and ensure smooth and continued operation of platform laboratory.
Key Accountabilities
* Demonstrate compliance to all test methods, procedures and quality systems essential criteria essential for best practices.
* Represent SGS on our client sites, adhearing to all their test methods, procedures and QHSE requirements.
* Liaise with line manager/ on shore support/ if a problem with equipment, methods or samples occurs and initiate corrective actions to ensure continuity of service.
* Identify and implement improvements to current laboratory operations in order to maximise equipment availability, ensure technical standards are maintained and improved thus ensuring profitability.
* Ensure adequate stock of consumables to ensure continuous productivity.
* Ensure testing equipment is calibrated and safe/ suitable for use.
* Completion of daily, weekly and monthly routine sampling, analysis and reporting as per client procedures.
Qualifications
Essential
* Experience of Off-shore Oil Industry related analysis encompassing a broad spectrum of methods and analysis to meet exacting process and client demands.
* Valid Medical/BOSIET/MIST
* HNC level in chemistry or related science based subject, or equivalent.
Desirable
* Preparation of laboratory techniques and documentation.
* Knowledge and experience of process management and chemical optimisation.
* SBT01
* Oil in Water
* H2S Sampling Experience
Additional Information
At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:
* Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
* Private medical cover (subject to eligibility criteria)
* Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
* Discounted Gym Membership
* Retailer Discounts
* Access to electric vehicle leasing scheme (subject to eligibility criteria)
* Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay.
* Length of Service Awards
* Christmas Vouchers
* Health & Wellbeing initiatives
SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.
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