Chemist

acwa china; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ACWA China is seeking a Chemist for our Al Madinnah Al Manwarah, Sidra plant. The role focuses on lab analysis, sample testing, and establishing operational parameters in line with NOMAC policies, quality standards, and HSE procedures.

You will support Operations by interpreting test results, assisting in audits, maintaining lab equipment, and ensuring timely, accurate reporting. The ideal candidate has a chemistry or chemical engineering background and at least three years in a laboratory

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.
• 3 years experience in a laboratory role in a reputed plant, preferably in power and desalination.
• Strong time management, data collection, planning, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive, check and register samples and develop reports on test results.
• Interpret test results to establish optimum operational parameters.
• Provide process support to Operations to maximise yield and maintain plant integrity.
• Assist in internal/external Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental audits and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure yearly third-party calibration of lab instruments per IMS requirements.
• Investigate operational problems related to chemical and physical analysis to aid process control.
• Maintain stock of chemicals, consumables, glassware, and testing equipment for continuous lab services.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in line with organisational standards.
• Adhere to policies, SOPs, and instructions to ensure consistent quality.

Skills

Time management

Data collection & analysis

Planning & organizing

Communication

Operations systems knowledge

Environmental & safety qualification

Regulatory knowledge

Chemical & environmental health

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Position Title: Chemist

Reporting: Administrative: Chief Chemist

Function: Operations

Job Location: Al Madinnah Al Manwarah, Sidra

Job Purpose

To conduct lab analysis, test samples, evaluate results and support in the establishment of plant operational parameters, in order to ensure efficient testing and sampling in compliance with NOMAC's policies, quality standards and HSE procedures.

Key Accountabilities

Lab Testing

• Receive, check and register samples to ensure appropriate tests and analysis are undertaken and develop reports on the test results in an accurate and timely manner according to planned schedules to meet end user requirements.
• Keep abreast and have an understanding of the regulatory requirements pertaining to environmental compliance, chemical used in the plant, MSDS, plant P&IDs, SOPs, Work instructions, as well as the emergency operation procedures and any other related documents, so as to ensure compliance with the standards and norms.

Plant Chemistry

• Interpret results of tests to help establish optimum operational parameters, both for current operations and to maintain the integrity of the plant over the longer term.
• Provide process related assistance to the Operations team on matters affecting plant process and performance in order to maximize yield as per the quality guidelines.
• Provide support in internal / external Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental audits, in order to effectively implement corrective actions suggested by the team.

Laboratory Handling

• Confirm the yearly third party calibration of lab instruments as per IMS requirements to ensure that equipment is kept in a safe and efficient working condition.
• Investigate and submit recommendations to Chief Chemist on various operational problems related to the chemical and physical analysis to acquire data for process control and verification of quality.
• Maintain adequate stock of all chemicals consumables (bulk and fine chemicals, glassware, etc.) and, dosing and testing equipment in the plant, to ensure timely availability and uninterrupted laboratory services.

Continuous Improvement

• Contribute in the identification and implementation of change initiatives, programmes and projects in line with the organisation's standards.

Policies, Processes, Systems & Procedures

• Adhere to all relevant organisational and departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures and instructions so that work is carried out to the required standard and in a consistent manner.

Health, Safety, Security & Environment

• Adhere to all relevant health, safety, security and environmental procedures, instructions and controls so that the safety of employees and environmental compliance can be guaranteed.

Related Assignments

• Perform any other duties which the line manager may require to be carried out.

Qualifications, Experience, & Skills

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor degree holder in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Minimum Experience

• 3 years experience in a Laboratory function within a reputed Plant preferably within the power and water desalination.

Skills

• Time Management
• Data Collection and Analysis
• Planning and Organizing
• Communication
• Operations Systems Knowledge
• Detailed understanding of the Chemical and Environmental matters associated power and Desalination plant.
• Certified Environmental and Safety Qualification
• In-depth knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements
• Knowledge of environmental and health impact of chemicals being used in the plant