QA Technician

The QA Technician is responsible for all quality testing and control processes and procedures in the quality control laboratory. The role is also responsible for proper management of lab tools, equipment and accurate data systems in support of efficient and effective quality testing capabilities of the site.

**Lab Technician Functional Role**
- Execute quality initiatives and control processes aligned and complaint with company and local regulatory statues.
- Ensures daily adherence to all company written processes and procedures and approved departmental best practices.
- Assist in process improvement, quality improvement, cost reduction, waste minimization and other efficiency increasing activities as required.
- Provide technical service to both internal and external customers through the resolution of quality problems and customer complaints related.
- Conduct conformance testing of in-coming materials to meet specifications.
- Conduct conformance testing of out-going finished products to customer specifications.
- Maintain the quality laboratory, equipment and tools, in-process, and associated quality records and systems in compliance with ISO 9000 programs and standards.
- Support and fill backup role as needed for all required analytical tests on plant wastewater sumps, site wastewater systems, and regulated outfalls.
- Participate in process to review, revise, and develop procedures as directed by the Quality Manager.
- Initiate appropriate actions prevent non-conformances related to quality processes or quality systems.
- Participate in root cause investigation and corrective action of quality excursions, customer complaints, and quality audit findings as required.
- Participate in process hazard analysis (PHA) of new and existing site processes as directed by the Quality Manager.
- Participate in Management of Change (MOCs) of new and existing site processes as directed by the Quality Manager or Plant Chemist.
- Responsible to maintaining chemical inventory and supplies in order to support QC Laboratory needs for current and following shift.
- Ensures that all methods, procedures and instructions for the testing are routinely followed in quality testing processes.
- Practice Responsible Care 14001 through active participation in the Responsible Care Management System and adhere to the Guiding Principles of Responsible Care 14001.

**Drive a Culture of Continuous Improvement**
- Partners to drive LEAN/Six Sigma, continuous improvement of processes and operations for increased productivity and efficiency (Operational Excellence).
- Actively participates in a culture of continuous improvement through collaborative engagement and by providing suggestions in meetings and trainings to improves processes and systems.
- Ensures work is accomplished through defined, measured, and continuously improved work processes; proactively identifies and leverages best practices developed across the Group.

**Ignite Impossible**
- Lives and supports Group’s vision, mission, and values.
- Models personal leadership through the exhibition of Group’s Value-Based Behavioral Competencies.
- Demonstrates strong personal awareness along and ability to build collaborative and productive relationships cross-functionally.

**Education and Experience**:

- Science degree in chemical technology or closely related field.
- Minimum of 2-5 years’ experience in chemical process industry with petrochemical laboratory practices & standards.
- Working knowledge of chromatography, analytical software, and basic troubleshooting skills.

**Software Skills**:

- PI Vision experience preferable
- SAP knowledge preferable

**Working Hours**:

- Tuesday to Saturday (8am-4.30pm)