Job purpose

To carry out the analysis of raw materials, waistcoats, impregnation solutions, and finished catalysts by the best laboratory practices.

Qualifications/ knowledge/ experience

(Technical/ professional knowledge and skills competency)

B-Tech certificate or B.Sc. professional qualification in chemistry or educated to “A” level standard with at least two years' experience within a chemical industry.

A detailed understanding of general wet chemical techniques for inorganic analysis.

Good working knowledge of analytical instrumental techniques used within the QC Labs.

Awareness of ISO/IEC 17025 and IATF 16949 quality standards.

Personal skills and key competencies

Ability to multi-task.

Good communication skills are necessary.

Computer literate with experience of Microsoft Office Professional is required.

Team players are prepared to support their colleagues to ensure the team targets are met.

Works under SOPs and rules.

Principal Accountabilities

Good laboratory and measurement practices according to ISO/IEC 17025, including the ISO/TS 16949 quality standard.

Sample preparation (raw materials, in-process, and finished catalysts) on all submitted samples (CSF, Flow-through and various technology sources) for chemical and physical measurements.

To be competent in the use of sample preparation and instrumental techniques (including LECO Solids; ICP-OES; Particle size distribution; PGM dispersion (chemisorption); Coefficient of Thermal Expansion; Thermo-Gravimetric Analysis, Porosity; Surface Area; and X-Ray Fluorescence).

Ensure that all data relating to laboratory samples are accurately entered into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and Inventory Tracking System (ITS). This also includes the export of all essential information associated with laboratory testing.

Write clear and concise procedures within the QC Laboratories.

Ensure that all Health and Safety/environmental procedures and regulations are strictly adhered to (PPE, etc). Incident reports are to be raised for any accident, including any near-miss occurrences. Assist in maintaining good housekeeping practices and aim to achieve a target of zero accidents.

Fully participate in LEAN deployment on-site including 5S, SPs, CIS and Kaizen to help develop and sustain a LEAN environment.

Preparation of ICP calibration standards with independent verification before releasing them to routine use.

Demonstrate the ability to distinguish between good and bad data.

Demonstrate continually, the knowledge, and practical skills of how to calibrate and maintain the instruments used in the Laboratory.

To take on any other duties which are within the employee's skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed.

To perform activities according to the established EHS system and to suggest improvements to the same.

To promote, establish and maintain a collaborative approach and communication with all employees within the plant.

Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and the implementation of best practice principles, to enhance performance and operations