Shift Leader – Petroleum Laboratory

Shift Leader – Petroleum Laboratory

Industry: Oil & Gas / Petroleum Laboratory

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Shift Leader to supervise and support laboratory operations involving the chemical analysis of crude oil, petroleum products, fuels, lubricants, and related samples.

The successful candidate will ensure the accuracy and reliability of analytical results, compliance with international laboratory standards, and effective coordination of laboratory personnel.

Key Responsibilities

Perform and supervise chemical analyses of petroleum and petroleum-related products.

Ensure testing is conducted in accordance with ASTM, IP, GOST, API, and applicable laboratory procedures.

Review analytical results to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with specifications.

Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory analytical instruments.

Supervise and provide technical guidance to Chemists and Laboratory Technicians.

Implement and monitor Quality Control (QC) and Statistical Quality Control (SQC) procedures.

Monitor QC charts, identify analytical deviations, and implement corrective actions.

Ensure compliance with laboratory quality management requirements, including ISO/IEC 17025 principles.

Maintain accurate laboratory documentation, analytical records, and test reports.

Use Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) for sample registration, result entry, and reporting.

Support laboratory method verification, validation, and continuous improvement.

Participate in internal and external audits, proficiency testing, and laboratory investigations.

Ensure compliance with HSE requirements, including safe chemical handling and proper use of PPE.

Support laboratory personnel training and competency development.