Industrial Hygiene Lab Officer – Chemical analysis

• Responsible for the general administration of Industrial hygiene Chemistry laboratory
• Responsible for proper stocking of all laboratory equipment, material/ reagents
• Ensures the maintenance of professionalism, effectiveness and efficiency of laboratory practice.
• Responsible for supervising day-to-day laboratory resources/equipment including but not limited to inventory, usage analysis, equipment and stock control.
• Submit monthly report of lab activities to Head industrial hygiene
• Ensures regular maintenance of all laboratory equipment for optimal performance
• Co-ordinates water sampling and Chemical analysis from all Total locations and interpret data to user department
• Co-ordinate’s collection and Chemical analysis of industrial hygiene samples
• Ensures proper implementation of measures to achieve accuracy of laboratory test results
• Participate in HSE meetings, industrial hygiene awareness seminars/trainings and enlightenment program
• Participate in Identification and evaluation of industrial hygiene hazards in all company locations.
• Provides hazard information/toxicological information on analyzed samples, products, waste, emissions, hazardous chemicals
• Participates in indoor air quality program
• Conducts audits of water treatment plant of all company locations, monitor and facilitate implementation of mitigating actions.
• Conducts periodic trend analysis of results from laboratory investigation.
• Carries out other duties as assigned by the head of Industrial Hygiene
• Carry out health risk assessment on assigned sites
• Participate in monthly hygiene inspections

Context & Environment

As part of a transverse service, in a team, under the responsibility of a Head, the Industrial Hygiene Lab Officer is mainly responsible for:

• Proper and accurate record keeping.
• Demanding work quality and requirement for accuracy in laboratory diagnosis.
• Providing advice and guidance, answering queries, exchanging information on water quality, food quality etc

HSE Content

• Demonstrate personal commitment to the HSEQ Policy
• Maintain awareness of and ensure compliance with all relevant statutory and company HSEQ standards
• Actively participate in Company HSEQ awareness and initiative scheme
• Carry out awareness training in line with IH functional aspect

Accountabilities

• Ensures efficiency and effectiveness of the laboratory and proper quality assurance
• Maintenance of operational readiness of laboratory procedures and systems
• Personnel supervision and administration.
• Co-ordinates all internal and external sample analysis of all TOTAL locations.
• Promotes HSE and ensures safety of personnel and facilities
• Ensures that all laboratory equipment is available for inventory.
• Onshore and Offshore site visits/work activities when applicable

Requirements

• Possess Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Chemistry or Applied Science discipline
• Have a minimum of 5 years post qualification experience as a lab analyst or related position
• High level of Training, communication, coaching/mentoring, analytical, change management and presentation skills.
• Personal Leadership skills, Time management, team building, communication skills, confidentiality and interpersonal initiative.