Chemistry Lab Technician – Refineries (Flexible Hours)

Kinetic PLC; Southampton; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinetic plc is seeking a Laboratory Technician (Chemistry) in Southampton to join a field service team supporting a major customer in a crude oil refinery environment.

You will regularly sample, analyse and report on crude oil, process waters and streams, helping to optimise chemical injection and overall process performance. The role requires a chemistry background and hands-on testing experience.

Qualifications

• Chemistry or science qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience in laboratory/analytical or industrial chemistry.
• Experience with sampling and analysis of water or process streams.
• Experience using laboratory/field testing equipment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and customer-facing skills.
• Proficient IT skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to work independently and in a small team.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess chemical injection systems for reliability and performance.
• Sample and analyse crude oil, water and process streams.
• Use Hach testing equipment, including spectrophotometers, pH meters and TDS meters.
• Undertake basic Ion Chromatography (IC) analysis.
• Monitor chemical dosage rates and inventory.
• Troubleshoot systems and take corrective action where required.
• Interpret results and provide recommendations to improve performance.
• Maintain accurate records and reports.
• Work safely and professionally within a refinery environment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

IT skills

Teamwork

Education

Chemistry/Science qualification

Tools

Hach testing equipment

Job description

Kinetic plc is seeking a Laboratory Technician (Chemistry) in Southampton to join a field service team supporting a major customer in a crude oil refinery environment.

You will regularly sample, analyse and report on crude oil, process waters and streams, helping to optimise chemical injection and overall process performance. The role requires a chemistry background and hands-on testing experience.