Laboratory Lead

Reporting to Supply Chain Manager, the position holder’s main responsibilities are:

Product Quality and Assurance
• Responsible for routine QC by conducting tests on finished lubricants and raw materials as guided by Chevron product specifications.
• Develop and maintain quality assurance compliance for new batch sample tests and filling sample tests.
• Coordinate the timely testing on in-service oil samples as required by Technical team.
• Conduct hand-blends for new or revised formulas as instructed by Chevron’s GPIMS system.
• Participate in the annual lab qualification process of global Chevron Lubricants technology team.
• Maintain timely communication with regional technology team to obtain instructions for problem solving or new product development.
• Coordinate the formula communication from lab to other CLVL teams (planning, supply, production and technology)

Quality Control Process
• Monitors and ensures reliability of quality control process by calibrating instruments, chemicals and equipment. Ensure the lab equipment are well maintained and calibrated.
• Conducts control sample checks for statistical analysis.
• Records and reports batch/ in-process sample release times and other time taken for other laboratory activities such as calibrations, control sample checks, standardization, sample testing etc.
• Monitors and supervises QC activities by analyzing statistical process control data on Control samples and takes any necessary corrective measures as required.
• Conducts weekly reporting of first-time right batches, non-conformances, re-blend, work-off rates.
• Initiates corrective action reports for all non-conformances.
• Monitors batch release times to ensure maximum laboratory productivity.

Compliance of Laboratory Tests/ Quality System Maintenance
• Monitors compliance of laboratory tests with external requirements such as CITC and SABS Standardization program.
• Ensures adherence to prescribed test procedures.
• Purchases laboratory chemicals and consumables as per prescribed methods.


Equipment Management and Calibration
• Monitoring equipment list and testing instrument list with calibration and maintenance schedule
• Built up calibration plan and conduct calibration follow to calibration plan to comply with Chevron requirement and Vietnam's regulations requirement
• Work with equipment manufacture to build up maintenance program to maintain testing equipment in the good working condition
Adherence to HES Policies and ISO Procedures
• Ensures compliance with Company’s HES principles with regard to safe working practices, hazardous chemical waste disposal.
• Develop and maintain ISO 17025 for Chevron Hai Phong plant’s laboratory.
• Maintains the Laboratory Health and Safety Program

Training and Development
• Trains and develops laboratory technicians.
• Works with staff to identify training and development needs.
• Assists in technical training of field staff e.g. Product Knowledge Course

Requirements:
- Has chemical or chemical engineering background.
- At least 3 years experience in testing or quality control. Lubricant testing experience is a plus.
- At least 1 year in management/supervisor position with people management skill
- Knowledgeable on laboratory testing equipment
- Self-motivated and adaptability to new environment
- Ability to work independently and in a team under high pressure. Willing to work in shift
- Fluency in English and Vietnamese
- Communication skills and interpersonal skills

Training opportunities and a competitive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate.

How to apply
Interested qualified candidates are invited to send your resume via VietnamWorks by end of April 26th 2019

- A competitive remuneration package
- Training opportunities
- Professional, dynamic working environment

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