Technician Lab (Cementing)

ADNOC Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading oil and gas company in the UAE is seeking qualified candidates to perform laboratory tests and analyses as part of its quality assurance team. Candidates must have a minimum of 4 years' experience and a technical diploma. Responsibilities include collecting samples following strict protocols, operating lab equipment, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The position offers a chance to contribute to training programs aimed at UAE nationalization and requires maintaining a clean and efficient work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in analytical testing.
• Ability to perform qualitative and quantitative laboratory tests.
• Strong capabilities in handling lab equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory analysis for various process streams.
• Collect and analyze samples following standard methods.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure proper functioning.

Skills

Analytical testing

Chemical reagent preparation

Lab Information Systems (LIMS)

Sampling procedures

Health and Safety Compliance

Education

Technical Diploma or Secondary School Certificate

Job description

Job Purpose

Perform all analytical testing for process streams, sampling, maintenance and HSE related samples according to internationally accepted standard methods for quality assurance.

Job Specific Accountabilities (Part 1)

Laboratory Analysis & Testing

• Perform a variety of quantitative and qualitative laboratory tests and analysis in accordance with established testing methods and instructions.
• Collect samples from the plant using internationally accepted standard sampling procedures to produce precise & reliable data to support research studies.
• Receive sample list and enter the test analytical results using the computerised Laboratory Information System (LIMS) and Business Object reporting software to ensure accuracy.
• Prepare and standardise chemical reagents used in day‑to‑day working of the laboratory tests and online analysers.
• Report any instrument operating faults and apparatus damage to the immediate shift supervisor.
• Monitor the correct implementation of the sampling procedures and schedules to ensure equipment functions properly and reliable results obtained.
• Check and carry out trial runs on newly installed and/or repaired laboratory apparatus and analyzers to ensure proper functioning and accuracy of delivered items.
• Update inventory records of chemicals, calibration reference materials, calibration gases, inert gases, equipment spares and consumables to ensure timely replenishment.

Job Specific Accountabilities (Part 2)

None specified.

Job Specific Accountabilities (Part 3)

None specified.

Generic Accountabilities

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures

• Implement and comply with all relevant functional policies, processes, systems, standards, procedures to accomplish operational objectives.

Training

• Provide on‑the‑job training to meet Competency Based Training programs for UAE Nationalization.

Tool Box

• Maintain all tools, safety gear and equipment provided by company safely and in working condition.
• Arrange for repair or replacement of any tools and safety gear that may not be in good working condition.

Time Management

• Carry out all maintenance jobs in line with assigned time standards.
• Inform the Maintenance Supervisor in case additional resources are required to carry out the job within the assigned time frame.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to the identification of areas and opportunities for continuous improvement in the operating procedures, modification of functional processes, machinery or equipment.

Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability

• Comply with relevant HSE policies, procedures & controls and applicable legislation and sustainability guidelines in line with international standards, best practices and ADNOC Code of Practices.
• Participate in Emergency Response duties as a team member.

Housekeeping

• Maintain the work environment clean and tidy before, during and after executing the job, in line with established standards of Hygiene and Housekeeping.

Reports

• Collect technical data from the field as required and provide inputs to prepare Section progress reports for Company Management.
• Provide input for the preparation of Method statements and initiate Near Miss reports.

Internal Communications & Working Relationships

Contact with line Manager/peers and other employees within the company/Group as required.

External Communications & Working Relationships

Contact with external parties including consultants, third party service providers, and government agencies as required.

Minimum Qualification

Technical Diploma or Secondary School Certificate with a vocational trade certificate in the relevant field.

Minimum Experience, Knowledge & Skills

4 years of experience.

Professional Certifications

As applicable.

Work Condition, Physical effort & Work Environment

Physical Effort

Minimal.

Work Environment

A/C environment, could be exposed to the prevailing weather conditions like heat, humidity & dust during occasional site visits.

Additional Details

Job Family / Sub Family: Quality Assurance & Quality Control / Laboratory Services