Laboratory Technician

Our people enable continuous progress. Their commitment, collective expertise, and unique capabilities are the engine room behind SBM Offshore’s Now, see how a role change can develop you, and us, even more. About Us: SBM Offshore is the world’s deepwater ocean-infrastructure expert. Our work is already resulting in cleaner, more efficient energy production in offshore oil and gas. is our promise. It means continuing to enable decarbonization and support the energy transition, while diversifying our unique capabilities to help more blue economy industries grow and thrive sustainably. Through our strategy of Advancing Our Core and Pioneering More and our values of Care, Integrity, Collaboration, and Ownership, we are sharing our experience for a better blue tomorrow. Reports To Production Superintendent Background The Laboratory Technician is responsible for ensuring the product specification is correct in terms of BS &W by sampling and analysis. They have a specific responsibility for ensuring chemical stocks and rates are maintained at appropriate levels and that sample reports are communicated effectively. Authority The Laboratory Technician has authority over subordinates. Immediate Subordinates Visitors, Chemical Vendors Accountable For: Responsibilities & Standards 1) Carry Out Routine Sampling And Testing /Analysis Operation 1 Prepare for sampling and obtain representative samples. 2 Maintain integrity of samples before analyzing. 3 Prepare for simple testing / analysis Prepare sample for test / analysis. Conduct test / analysis. 4 Record test / analysis results within appropriate documentation. 2) Maintain safe and healthy conditions in the working environment. 1 Comply with the necessary conditions for an effective and safe working environment. 2 Follow incident and emergency procedures as required. 3 Maintain an effective and safe working environment. 4 Limit the damage to persons or property in the event of an incident or emergency. 3) Ensure That Laboratory And Field Test-Equipment Is Calibrated And Maintained 1 Identify calibration requirements for Laboratory and field test equipment. 2 Monitor adherence to calibration requirements. 3 Calibrate equipment / arrange for calibration of equipment as required. 4 Report and record calibration details within appropriate documentation. 4) Control Stocks Of Equipment, Materials And Chemicals Required For Laboratory And Plant 1 Order stocks to maintain minimum levels. 2 Receive and store stock, (including bunkering of chemicals) as required. 3 Optimize stock usage to always maintain levels. 4 Issue stock / ensure that adequate levels are available for other users. 5) Communicate Information (Written And Orally), Accurately, Concisely And Promptly 1 Process incoming and outgoing communications. 2 Receive and relay oral and written messages, data, logs etc. 3 Supply information for specific purposes / tasks. 4 Communicate with Supervisors, peers and external parties accurately, concisely and promptly. 6) Monitor and Maintain Pollution Control Measures. 1 Unplanned discharges to the environment are identified, halted where possible, and reported according to policy, procedure and regulation. 2 Relevant PPE is used to deal with unplanned discharges using company procedures. 3 Equipment, waste or other materials for disposal are dealt with according to the correct procedure. 4 Environmental protection and pollution control are enforced effectively with colleagues, subordinates and subcontractors. 7) Emergency Response 1 Carry Out Emergency Response role (See Station Bill). 2 Demonstrate competence in Emergency Response drills and exercises. Recruitment Only-Generic Functional Competencies Offshore - HandoverOffshore - SamplingOffshore - Safety ManagementOffshore - LaboratoryOffshore - CommunicationsOffshore - Field OperationsOffshore - Stock monitoring - ChemicalsOffshore - AnalysersPre-hire Qualifications and Experience Qualification in Chemistry required. Experience as a Lab Technician in the hydrocarbon processing industry (FPSO experience preferred). Practical experience of Permit to Work, Mechanical Standards and Risk Assessment. Medically fit according to The Company GEMS Instruction Health Requirements to Work Offshore.