Chemist - Laboratory

Nayara Energy; Devbhumi Dwaraka; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nayara Energy invites experienced laboratory professionals to join its refinery operations in Gujarat. The role focuses on testing raw materials and products across the refinery stream, calibrating analytical instruments, and maintaining NABL/RIMS compliant documentation.

Ideal candidates hold a B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Chemistry with 5–6 years in refinery lab environments, and possess strong knowledge of SOPs, safety, and quality assurance.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Chemistry with refinery lab knowledge.
• Strong knowledge of petroleum refinery lab operations.
• Minimum 5–6 years in refinery laboratory operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing of raw materials and finished products as per SOPs and standard methods.
• Calibrate instruments and prepare solutions for analysis.
• Troubleshoot analytical instruments under supervision.
• Maintain documentation as per RIMS and NABL requirements.
• Ensure proper instrument functioning and calibration.
• Follow safety practices and PPE requirements.
• Assist in inventory checks for lab spares and reagents.
• Provide training support and supervise subordinates.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Instrument calibration

Quality assurance

SOP adherence

Documentation

Education

B.Sc. Chemistry

M.Sc. Chemistry

Tools

Analytical instruments

LIMS

Job description

Job Description

About Nayara Energy: Nayara Energy is a new-age downstream energy and petrochemicals company with a formidable presence spanning across the entire hydrocarbon value chain, from Refining to Retail. Nayara Energy operates in India for India driven by a relentless commitment to fuel the nation's energy aspirations. At the heart of our operations lies the Vadinar refinery, India's second-largest single-site refinery with a capacity of 20MMTPA.With over 6,300 Retail Outlets, we cater to the need for reliable and safe mobility across the length and breadth of the country. We have adopted a phase wise asset development strategy to enter the petrochemicals sector which will be a significant step in our crude to chemicals journey. Through sustainable development projects in Health and Nutrition, Education and Skill Development, and Sustainable Livelihoods, Nayara Energy enhances the quality of life in the communities it operates in. Delivering value for all our stakeholders is at the very core of our beliefs and we are committed to providing the energy that fuels the dreams of our employees, customers, partners and communities.

Job Purpose

Responsible for performing tests on raw materials and intermediate process stream samples according to schedules and standard operating procedures (SOPs), as well as testing crude oil, finished products such as LPG, Naphtha, HSD, MS, ATF, LDO, Fuel Oil, Petcoke, Bitumen, and various intermediate samples from PIT, dispatch, jetty, operation, and marketing. Calibration of instruments and primary troubleshooting of instruments. Maintain documentation as per RIMS and NABL requirements.

Responsibilities

• Quality Assurance
• Follow safety practices and work instructions as per requirements.
• Perform testing of raw materials, intermediate process stream and finished products samples in accordance to with relevant SOPs/standard test methods like ASTM, UOP, IP, BIS, APHA, etc
• Calibration of instruments, preparation of solutions and standardization. Testing of quality check / reference samples.
• Primary troubleshooting of analytical instruments under the guidance of his supervisor.
• Analysis of special/unscheduled samples as per TS/Operation/EPS requirements.
• Highlighting abnormalities with respect to products/intermediates samples for deviations from specifications.
• Conduct changeover of gas cylinders and monitor pressure and ensure no leakage in the system.
• System Management
• Independently handling laboratory instruments and training to subordinates
• Ensure proper functioning and calibration of lab instruments.
• Maintain documentation as per RIMS and NABL requirements
• Planning & Budgeting
• Planning of analysis sequence as per priority
• Pre-preparedness for operation of critical instruments.
• Proper usage of analytical resources, minimum wear and tear of spares/consumables and glassware breakages.
• Reporting of replacement of spares / consumables to immediate supervisor
• Checking/monitoring of inventory of spares / consumables, chemicals, and CRMs in his area.
• Compliance & System Management
• Follow systems and procedures as per RIMS and NABL.
• Support to achieve the dept objectives and targets.
• Provide suggestions for improvement of systems
• Timely & accurate analysis and reporting of results in LIMS.
• Timely highlighting of abnormality/product failure.
• OHSMS, Energy & Environmental Management
• Ensure working with all PPE's as per HSEF policy & procedures at work location & accident-free working.
• Maintain and enhance safety Standards to ensure Zero LTI.
• Ensure housekeeping of Laboratory Area including gas cylinder house and sample retention area.
• Report near miss, highlight unsafe act/conditions.
• Awareness about Environmental Management and Energy Management System.

Qualifications

Educational Qualifications

B.Sc. / M.Sc. in Chemistry with strong knowledge of petroleum refinery lab operations

Experience

Minimum 5-6 years in refinery laboratory operations