Summary
ACWA Power is hiring a Shift Chemist for Qurayyah Independent Power Plant. The role covers laboratory sampling and analysis, monitoring plant chemistry, maintaining records, and supporting chemical dosing and equipment troubleshooting across round-the-clock shifts. Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and at least five years of related experience; a master’s degree is preferred. The role requires readiness to work in a remote location.
The posting
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Chemist - Location: Qurayyah Independent Power Plant (QIPP)
Department / Plant: Operations
Reporting To: Chief Chemist / Sr. Chemist
Job Summary: Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or chemical experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or knowledge.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Comply with safety rules and regulations. Be fully aware of the safety hazards in the plant.
- Familiarise with regulatory requirements pertaining to environmental compliance, chemicals used in the plant, MSDS, related plant P&IDs, SOPs, Work Instructions, as well as emergency operation procedures and any other related documents.
- Maintain all records related to plant chemistry.
- Responsible for all laboratory activities including chemical sampling and analysis pertaining to the plant and ensure all related parameters are within limits.
- Coordinate with Shift Charge Engineer/Supervisor during unit start-up, shutdown and normal running of the plant and maintain the chemistry under his control in round-the-clock shifts.
- Carry out quality inspection of all chemicals received in the plant.
- Make preparations and carry out acid cleaning of Desalination plants and Hypo plants under the supervision of the Chief Chemist whenever required.
- Responsible for housekeeping of laboratory equipment and spillages.
- Carry out troubleshooting in chemical dosing systems and laboratory equipment and follow up day-to-day maintenance as per defect reports.
- Maintain chemical consumption records and coordinate with stores.
- Monitor all chemical parameters and enter periodic readings on log sheets. Summarize all activities/events that took place during the shift in the log book.
- Prepare monthly reports and other reports pertaining to the area under his supervision.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Specifications
Educational
Desired
- Bachelor Degree in Chemistry
Preferred
- Master Degree in Chemistry
Minimum Experience (Type and Duration)
Minimum
- 5 years in related field
Required Skills
- Awareness of Quality, Occupational Health & Safety and Environment Management System principles.
- Knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements.
- Hazard Risk Assessment.
- Aspect Impact Assessment.
- Knowledge of environmental and health impact of chemicals being used in the plant.
- Should be well conversant with Power/Desalination operational activities.
- Good decision-making skill.
- Good analytical skill.
Desired Certification / Job Specific Skill / Training
- ISO 9001, 14001, OHSAS 18001 awareness/working knowledge is preferred.
Work Condition
- Ready to work in remote location.