Chemical Lab Supervisor - Saudi Arabia

Hudson Manpower Inc.; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 3,362,000 - 5,043,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 30 days

Air ticket allowance

Joining ticket provided

Job summary

Hudson Manpower Inc. is recruiting a Chemical Lab Supervisor for a steel plant in Ras Al Khair, Jubail, Saudi Arabia. You will supervise lab staff, oversee chemical composition analysis of steel and alloys, and ensure testing accuracy and quality control throughout production.

Requirements include a chemistry/metallurgy degree and 5–8 years in a steel environment with OES experience. Strong leadership and safety compliance are essential, with 30 days annual leave and a joining ticket provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in chemistry or metallurgy.
• 5–8 years of relevant steel plant/foundry experience.
• Experience supervising a chemical laboratory team.
• Hands-on OES experience preferred.
• Knowledge of steel grades and international specs.
• Familiarity with lab quality systems and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily chemical laboratory operations and technicians.
• Conduct and oversee steel composition analysis of products.
• Perform spectrometric analysis using OES and related equipment.
• Monitor testing of molten metal, ingots, billets and forged steel.
• Ensure compositions meet material specs and quality standards.
• Verify results, prepare reports and maintain records.
• Coordinate with production and QC for compliance.
• Monitor calibration, maintenance and testing accuracy.
• Handle storage and disposal of laboratory chemicals.
• Implement safety procedures and QC practices.
• Investigate deviations and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain documentation to comply with quality standards.

Skills

OES

Steel analysis

Laboratory supervision

Quality control

ISO 17025

Safety procedures

Education

Bachelor's/Diploma in Chemistry/Metallurgy

Tools

Optical Emission Spectrometer (OES)

Job description

Job Description - Chemical Lab Supervisor

Industry: Steel Manufacturing / Forging & Casting
Location: Ras Al Khair, Jubail, Saudi Arabia
Interview Mode: Online

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Chemical Lab Supervisor to oversee chemical laboratory operations at a steel manufacturing plant. The candidate will be responsible for supervising laboratory personnel, conducting and monitoring chemical composition analysis of steel and ensuring testing accuracy, and maintaining quality standards throughout the manufacturing process.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily chemical laboratory operations and manage laboratory technicians.

• Conduct and oversee chemical composition analysis of steel, alloys, raw materials, and finished products.

• Perform spectrometric analysis using Optical Emission Spectrometers (OES) and other relevant laboratory equipment.

• Monitor chemical testing of molten metal, ingots, billets, and forged steel products.

• Ensure chemical compositions meet required material specifications and quality standards.

• Verify test results, prepare laboratory reports, and maintain accurate testing records.

• Coordinate with production and quality control departments to ensure product compliance.

• Monitor laboratory equipment calibration, maintenance, and testing accuracy.

• Ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal of laboratory chemicals.

• Implement laboratory safety procedures and quality control practices.

• Investigate chemical composition deviations and recommend corrective actions.

• Maintain laboratory documentation and comply with applicable quality management standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Metallurgy, or a related field.

• Minimum 5-8 years of relevant experience in a steel plant, steel melting shop, foundry, forging, or casting industry.

• Previous experience supervising a chemical laboratory team is essential.

• Strong knowledge of chemical composition analysis of steel and alloys.

• Hands-on experience with Optical Emission Spectrometer (OES) is highly preferred.

• Knowledge of wet chemical analysis and laboratory testing procedures.

• Familiarity with steel grades, alloying elements, and international material specifications.

• Knowledge of laboratory quality management systems and safety procedures.

Technical Skills

• Optical Emission Spectrometer (OES)

• Chemical composition analysis of steel and alloys

• Spectrometric testing and calibration

• Raw material and molten metal testing

• Laboratory quality control and documentation

• ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory standards

General Job Details

• Location: Ras Al Khair, Jubail, Saudi Arabia

• Interview Mode: Online

• Overtime: Applicable

• Maximum Age: 40 years

• Contract Duration: 2 Years

• Working Hours: 8 Hours per day, 6 Days per week

• Annual Leave: 30 days of paid annual leave upon completion of 11 months of service, along with an air ticket or applicable ticket allowance as per company policy.

• Joining Ticket: Provided by the company

• Language: Candidates must be able to understand and communicate in English.

• Mobilization: Immediate

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Candidates with experience in steel melting shops, integrated steel plants, foundries, and forging/casting facilities will be preferred.

• Must have practical experience handling chemical laboratory operations in a heavy steel manufacturing environment.

• Strong leadership, analytical, troubleshooting, and team management skills.