Production Chemist, Oil Services At Shell Gabon Labs (Gamba, Rabi or Koula)

At Shell Gabon we can offer you a career, in both Gamba and at our recently opened offices in Libreville, that will see you contribute to Shell’s local and global innovative drive to help meet the world’s energy needs. Our tailored career development programme will propel your career and guarantee you access to seasoned experts. We will make sure that your ideas will travel at Shell Gabon. Shell has been operating in Gabon for fifty years and has a strong portfolio in the South of the country. The Rabi, Toucan and Koula fields are located approximately 50 kilometers north of the Gamba field where we produce some 65,000 barrels of oil per day.
Job Description
Principal Accountabilities:
Understand the terms and conditions of contract and operate within same

Understand and comply with Shell HSSE and other policies, analytical procedures

and laboratory best practices

Understand and use Safe Handling Of Chemicals cards(shoc), Material Safety Data Sheets(MSDS) and PPE as required

Administer samples in sample manager(Laboratory Info Mgt System), conduct analyses and report results in LIMS within specified Turn Around Time

Calibrate test equipment as required and maintain records

Standardize reagents as required and maintain records

Ensure proper handling of all equipment and maintain good housekeeping

Retain and store test samples under specified conditions and period

Segregate, quantify and report generated waste on weekly basis

Conduct  internal QA/QC checks and report on weekly basis

Contribute to preparation of weekly and monthly Lab performance reports

Compile results and input into appropriate database as required

Close out assigned Lab audit recommendations and items
Participate in toolbox meetings and all DPC HSE and quality activities as required
Relevant Experience /Qualification

Good working understanding of HSE policies and requirements of international management systems i.e. HSE-MS, ISO 9000, ISO 17025
Minimum of 2-years university degree in Chemistry or equivalent( DTS, BTS, DUT, DEUG)

Two (2) years cognate experience with a minimum of 6-months hands-on experience in an oilfield production chemistry laboratory

Good verbal and written communication skills (French/English)

Knowledge level in all relevant laboratory/safety procedures, codes and practices

Awareness level in environmental policies and applicable country regulations
No. of Positions    1
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Removal Date    30-Nov-2014

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