LUBRICANTS PROCESS CHEMIST

Ampol; Queensland; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25% discount on fuel for two privately used cars

Access to retail discounts and cashbacks

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

A leading oil and gas company is seeking a Lubricants Process Chemist in Queensland. This full-time role focuses on laboratory sampling and testing needed for product certification. The ideal candidate has a tertiary degree in Science, preferably in Chemistry, and experience in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include ensuring safe operations, timely reporting, and technical support for operations. The role offers competitive remuneration, performance incentives, benefits, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Direct lubricants background is highly desired.
• Previous experience in manufacturing environment, preferably in oil and gas.
• Thorough understanding of laboratory equipment, test methods and procedures.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of lab equipment and procedures.
• SAP experience is a plus; ISO 17025 knowledge is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing and calibrations as per the prescribed method.
• Timely and accurate reporting of analytical results.
• Provide technical advice to blending, filling and warehouse operators.
• Timely and accurate reporting of analytical results.
• Provide technical advice to blending, filling and warehouse operators.
• Troubleshoot instruments and report breakdowns promptly.
• Maintain quality, environment and technical systems and standards.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and participate in audits.

Skills

Technical problem-solving

Good communication skills (verbal and written)

Education

Tertiary Degree in Science, preferably majoring in Chemistry

Tools

SAP

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Lubricants Process Chemist • Ampol

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Here at Ampol, we are proud of our heritage as Australia’s only owned fuel brand. For over 100 years we have supported Australians to travel far and wide, and we’ll be here for 100 more powering better journeys for today and tomorrow.

Job Description

Reporting to the Laboratory team leader, the Lubricant Process Chemist will be primarily responsible for completing the laboratory sampling and testing required for product certification and operational requirements.

This is a permanent full‑time position based in Lytton and will also be responsible for safe and efficient operations of the laboratory ensuring accurate and reliable information is provided to Ampol and its customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure incident free operations through the use of the Loss Prevention System (LPS)
• Perform testing and calibrations as per the prescribed method
• Ensure testing and analysis of raw materials, finished oils, greases and speciality products are tested in a timely manner
• Timely and accurate reporting of analytical results
• Provide technical advice to blending, filling and warehouse operators
• Troubleshoot laboratory instruments and report instrument breakdowns promptly
• Assist in maintaining the quality, environment and technical systems and standards
• Identify opportunities for improvement in laboratory processes and participating in internal audits

About you

You are an experienced professional within a similar role and demonstrated success in laboratory operations with a strong focus on safety and high level of integrity. You thrive in working in a team, motivated and committed to learning and developing.

Qualifications

• Tertiary Degree in Science, preferably majoring in Chemistry
• Direct lubricants background is highly desired
• Previous experience in manufacturing environment, preferably in oil and gas
• Strong technical and problem‑solving skills
• Thorough understanding of laboratory equipment, test methods and procedures.
• Good communications skills (verbal and written)
• SAP experience is a desirable
• Knowledge of NATA ISO 17025 is a desirable

Additional Information

• Our total remuneration is competitive. This is across base salary, a performance incentive, employee share offers and a 25% discount on fuel for two privately used cars!
• Access to Ampol's Benefits & Recognition platform: providing you access to retail discounts and cashbacks at over 500+ retailers in Australia that assist with everyday living expenses.
• We value recognition. We have an internal recognition platform amplifying the achievements of those who do great work and demonstrate our capabilities and values.
• Career development and learning opportunities including LinkedIn Learning and other tailored training solutions.
• Paid Parental Leave – up to 12 weeks paid Parental leave, and up to a year off (unpaid). In addition to the 12 months of unpaid parental leave, employees may apply for a further 12 months of unpaid parental leave (a total of 24 months for each birth).
• BabyCare Package – financial and flexible support for parents transitioning back to work.

We’re an equal opportunity workplace. We not only embrace diversity and inclusion; we celebrate what makes you unique. We welcome applications from people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, and diverse sexualities and genders (including if you identify as transgender). We also highly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for roles with Ampol.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Manufacturing

Industries

Oil and Gas