Chief Chemist

TRS Middle East is currently recruiting for a Chief Chemist for a leading Refinery in the Middle East.

Position Overview:
To direct, coordinate and control the Refinery Laboratory’s activities so that accurate and timely data
are provided safely to ;
1) assure the Company and its customers of the quality of Refinery's products

2) to enable the Refinery process units to be controlled optimally so as to obtain the maximum proportion of
high-valued product during the refining and blending processes

3) and to protect the Company’s investment in Laboratory staff, analyzers and physical plant.

Candidate Profile:
• BSc degree or equivalent in Chemistry and have a minimum of 20 years’ experience in an
established petroleum refinery laboratory operating a certificated quality system
• 5 years’ experience in managing a Lab
• Extensive and comprehensive knowledge of petroleum testing methods for crude oil, refinery
process streams and waters and a full range of finished petroleum products is essential
• Awareness of the protocols to be followed in the development of product specifications
• Demonstrate initiative and drive and the ability to troubleshoot testing and analytical problems and
have a proven track record in test method evaluation and development
• Knowledge and experience of environmental, fire, health and safety protocols
• High level of numeracy and statistical expertise is required
• Computer literate and conversant with the use of lab information systems
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels, possess good inter-personal skills and be able to direct
and motivate a multi-function team within the Lab

Interested candidates with the above experience please send your CV to Aditya.Raha@trsjlt.com