Senior Laboratory Technician - Castrol

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Job Description

Senior Laboratory Technician - Castrol

This is a Castrol requisition and the successful candidate will become part of the Castrol ring-fence ahead of the Castrol divestment later in 2026. From the point of the divestment, you will be employed fully by Castrol and no longer be a bp employee.

Job Description

• The Senior Laboratory Technician reports to the QC Manager. To carry out quality control tests on lube oils, bulk base oils, additives and decanting products.
• What you will deliver
• To perform quality control test on production samples and incoming additives and bulk base oils to ensure products meet required specifications.
• To perform QA testing such as ARV, Flash Point (PMCC) and Rust Test.
• To prepare and maintain proper record of test reports and to interpret and analyse test results.
• To prepare laboratory reagents and standardise them for use.
• To implement good housekeeping so as to ensure that the laboratory has a safe and healthy working environment.
• To ensure that laboratory equipment and apparatus are in tip-top condition for use.
• To be responsible for periodic instrument and equipment calibration so as to ensure that they are in good working condition.
• To assist in commissioning of equipment to ensure that it is fully operational and reliable for testing.
• To ensure correct testing results generated.
• To assist in trouble shooting at the Blending Section.
• To monitor laboratory glassware, chemicals, gases and approved miscellaneous items. To ensure sufficient stock of reagents and chemicals at all times.
• To co-ordinate and liaise closely with Operation staff on production blending and filling status.
• To ensure accurate and timely generation of Work Orders.
• To update production test data for Certificate of Analysis and monthly Summary Report.
• To conduct warehouse inspections to obtain relevant information such as COA to ensure product quality and proper documentation.
• To conduct pilot blends when there is a new or change in the product formulation.
• To upkeep cupboards and store-room that keep production record files and retention samples.
• As the Area Authority, Issuing Authority and Performing Authority for the Cockpit Permit-ToWork System.

What you will need to be successful

• The jobholder should have 1 year of experience in similar capacity and manufacturing environment.
• A recognised diploma in Chemical Process Technology / Chemical Engineering or Chemistry related.
• Understanding of HSE requirements relating to lab operations.
• Understand test procedure and carry out test competently.
• Carry out day to day laboratory activities and conduct duties assigned.
• Must be a team player in the laboratory.
• Be responsible to stand-by for duty from time to time if there is a need for overtime in the laboratory.
• Shall adhere to laboratory procedures, safety rules and risk assessments.

Key Technical Competencies

• Able to perform QC testing.
• Able to prepare reagents for testing.
• Collect data with regard to specification.
• Accept or reject data.
• Monitor data trending.
• Perform instrument calibrations and performance checks.
• Understand how to formulate a pilot blend and carry out QC tests.
• Understand and be able to do mathematical calculations.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and Identify potential causes for failure.
• Date entry and filing of documents.

At bp, we provide the following environment and benefits to you:

• A company culture where we respect our diverse and unified teams, where we are proud of our achievements and where fun and the attitude of giving back to our environment are highly valued
• Possibility to join our social communities and networks
• Learning opportunities and other development opportunities to craft your career path
• Life and health insurance, medical care package and many other benefits!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform crucial job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us to request any accommodation!

Travel Requirement

No travel is expected with this role

Relocation Assistance

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type

This position is not available for remote working

Skills

Control of Work, Cost-conscious decision-making, Maintenance general, Procedures and practices, Reliability general, Risk Management, Safety Leadership, Turnaround general

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Legal Disclaimer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status.

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