Laboratory Technician at TotalEnergies

Context & Environment

• Strict adherence to HSEQ requirements with full authority to stop any operation for safety reasons or emergencies.
• Contribute to reduction in complaints on packed product quality.
• Maintaining all targets of Quality and the QMS as set in KPI’s.
• Train and guide operational teams for exercising on line Quality activities effectively.

Activities

• The successful candidate will be responsible for laboratory testing, quality assurance, and compliance activities to ensure that all products meet TotalEnergies, customer, and regulatory requirements, while maintaining the highest standards of HSE and operational excellence.

Key responsibilities:

Operations

• Responsible for testing all products (raw materials/finished products) as per relevant ASTM and internal test methods.
• Ensure that they meet TotalEnergies & customer’s requirements.
• Operate and troubleshooting of the various Lab instruments and their applicable devices .
• Conduct Pre-Use Inspections on all lab equipment before use. Ensure safe operation of all lab instruments.
• Carry out calibration or verification checks on all lab instruments/equipment.
• Running of daily QC Sample Checks 
• Approve all blend instructions prior to blending
• Test & approve all bulk & filling line samples
• Issue certificates of analysis upon request
• Test all effluent samples for compliance with Environmental system requirements
• Assume the duties of the Lab Assistant or Lab Manager in their absence with the exception of HR
• Carry out trial blends on request.
• Participate in Round Robin Analysis and ensure results are submitted to lab Manager timeously.
• Ensure good housekeeping/ 5S is always maintained
• Capturing of data into spreadsheets and maintaining of all records.
• Investigate blend failures and complete Incident reports.
• Involvement in Quality inspections of packaging material
• Quality Assurance on filling lines and Dispatch. 
• Quality Audits on manufacturing processes
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives
• Sampling of Batch Tanks , Additives , Bulk Samples, and Flushing’s 
• Ensure the compliance of Laboratory Testing Equipment’s are in line with IATF 16949 requirements not limited to  (SPC, SOW, MSA)
• Ensure Release of SAP QM Batches Release are conducted on a daily basis 
• Ensure ISO 50001 Objectives for Laboratory are achieved by ensuring Energy Preservation 
• Have a basic understanding of ISO 50001 and IATF 16949 and its requirements for Laboratory
• Meet Internal Audit Objectives as per Audit Plan for all relevant systems at LMP (i.e ISO 9001/14001/45001/ISO 50001/IATF 16949) auditing or support

HSE

• To ensure constant adherence and compliance to company HSE and security standards, local by-laws, standards, and legislations to minimise all risk pertaining to company assets and protection of life and environment.
• Stop operations in the event of an Emergency.
• Report at least 2 Near Misses monthly.
• Stop any activity that has a potential to cause accident or product nonconformity.
• To effectively manage and minimise HSE risk within area of responsibility by ensuring:
• Compliance with all HSE Policies, rules, guideline and legal requirements 
• Promotion of safe working environment and positively contributing to the company HSE KPIs and risk reduction strategies
• That HSE competency requirements are identified & enforced within area of responsibility

Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications and experience:

• National Diploma in Chemistry (minimum requirement)
• Competency in accurate testing using ASTM methods
• Strong understanding of laboratory safety and equipment operation
• Commitment to maintaining excellent housekeeping standards
• Ability to work at height when required
• Working knowledge of lubricants
• Minimum of one (1) year laboratory experience