SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 93,000 employees, we operate a network of more than 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

We aim to be the most competitive and the most productive service organization in the world. Our core competencies in inspection, verification, testing and certification are being continuously improved to be best-in-class. They are at the heart of what we are.

• Job Title: Offshore Chemist
• Job Type: Permanent
• Hours: 3 weeks on, 3 weeks off
• Job Location: Offshore Aberdeen
• Salary: Competitive 

As an Offshore Chemist you will be required to perform sampling and analysis to recognised Client standard methods and documented procedures. You will be required to deliver consistently high standards of analytical performance and ensure smooth and continued operation of the laboratory.

Key Accountabilities;

• Completion of daily, weekly and monthly routine sampling, analysis and reporting as per platform procedures.
• Demonstrate compliance to all test methods, procedures and quality systems essential criteria essential for best practices.
• Ensure testing equipment is calibrated and safe/ suitable for use.
• Delivery of agreed analysis to timescales and cost to enable fulfilment of contractual KPI’s and maximise profitability.
• Identify and implement improvements to current laboratory operations in order to maximise equipment availability, ensure technical standards are maintained and improved thus ensuring profitability.
• At all times, adopt a safe behaviour by exercising due regard for the health and safety of yourself, colleagues and clients, in line with the Company’s policies and procedures.

How to be a successful candidate

To be successful in this role, you’ll need experience in the off-shore oil industry with a knowledge of chemistry, analytical equipment and methods. You must have a detailed knowledge of international analytical standards and operational procedures with the ability to meet client demands. You must have a valid MIST/BOSIET/Medical.

In addition to the above you’ll also need to demonstrate the following;

• Valid Medical/BOSIET/MIST
• HND/ Degree level in chemistry or related science based subject, or equivalent.
• Experience of control of work
• Hazard/Control identification
• Off-shore medical certificate.
• Off-shore survival certificate.
• Oil in Water
• SBT01

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