Industrial Hygiene Lab Officer – Chemical Analysis

Service dimensions

• This service addresses IH Lab Chemical analysis activities with the sole objective of identifying and quantifying hazardous chemical substances in water and food samples from all operating site, logistics bases, administrative offices and residences, the scope covers TUCN. Hygiene inspection in kitchens, living quarters and vessels is captured in this scope.
• The service involves multidisciplinary interactions within the company and close interactions several service contractors whose duties includes but not limited to Lab equipment calibration and laboratory consumable suppliers.
• Other dimensions of the service include participation in audits both internal and external within the COMPANY HSE Management System Audits, participation in HSE Committee meetings. The service entails a highly proactive, systematic, and coordinated professional approach to work with effective budget and contract management, preparation of Service Request Form (SRF) and contract related document. Regular travelling within the country and to various operated sites is integral to this service.

Activities

• 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 and 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 

Qualifications / experience required

• 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.