Position/Job Title: Senior Chemist
Overall Purpose of the Job:
To provide accurate laboratory analysis services and support operations in compliance with relevant HSEQ procedures and safe working practices. To manage and supervise laboratory staff in day to day operations and to ensure the smooth running of the laboratory.
Key Activities and Accountabilities:
1. Carry out analysis as requested safely and to Company and recognised HSEQ standards.
2. Manage and supervise laboratory staff and to ensure smooth operations of the laboratory
3. Register and monitor analysis instruments, carry out control and calibration and ensure that laboratory equipment is in good working order.
4. Prepare and maintain procedures used in the laboratory and to participate in new analysis methods as required.
5. Maintain control procedures for sample storage and documentation.
6. Actively adhere to the Code of Conduct and Anti-Bribery policies, procedures and processes to ensure the highest ethical standards are maintained and exposure to liability or risk to Expro’s reputation is minimised. If necessary, report possible violations or conflicts of interest.
7. Actively adhere to and ensure compliance with applicable Quality policies, procedures, processes and systems. Take an active part in quality improvement processes. Identify and report any deficiencies to supervisor and obtain authorisation for any deviations from standard procedures.
8. Actively comply with all applicable Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) policies, procedures and processes. Promote HSE awareness; take responsibility and be accountable for own safety and safety of others. Demonstrate the personal application of HSE procedures in daily performance and always follow the 10 Safety House Rules.
9. Ensure objectives set under Employee Development Plan are met.
Job Knowledge and Qualifications:
6+ years experience with analytical and experimental laboratory work
Degree in chemistry, engineering or similar related qualification
Competencies
- Integrity/Compliance – behaves in a fair, honest and ethical manner toward others; adheres to Company Code of Conduct
- Interpersonal Sensitivity – identifies with and shows understanding or concern for others; values diversity
- Technical – achieves and applies a competent level of technical and/or professional skill or knowledge relevant to the role
- Safety Awareness – upholds safety standards
- Concern for Quality – has a consistent attitude and respect for high quality standards
- Performance Focus – contributes to results delivery through individual performance, demonstrating Expro behaviours
- Customer-oriented – attentive and responsive to customer concerns
- Team Working – works well with a diverse or multi-disciplinary group to achieve a common goal
- Communication – communicates clearly in written and/or oral form
- Creativity/Innovation – inventive; can develop original solutions to problems
- Collaboration – encourages a participative process; has a ‘win-win’ orientation