Lab Analyst

Shell began operations in Indonesia more than 100 years ago and can look back on a rich history with Indonesia. At Shell Indonesia, we believe that diversity is key: it will help our drive to innovate and make sure that our employees’ ideas will travel. We offer an exciting platform from which you can deliver and excel. Shell Indonesia manages business operations that include marketing and trading oil products directly as well as through its appointed distributors. In 2006, Shell started its Commercial Fuels business in Indonesia: we provide bulk fuels and related technical support to the Industrial and Transport Sector. Shell Indonesia is also planning to establish a significant presence in the upstream sector.

Make a Difference

We are looking for a motivated Lab Analyst with Chemical Engineering educational background and experience in a Laboratory set up.

What’s the role?

Principal Accountabilities:

• Conduct routine chemical and physical tests on lubricating oils and greases, applying test methods from the ASTM, IP, TMS and SMS as required, and operating appropriate Laboratory instruments, for the purpose of establishing that the products meet applicable specifications.

• Conduct routine chemical and physical tests on base oils to establish that they meet the required specifications.

• Maintain accurate and systematic records of test results, to facilitate retrieval for troubleshooting, analysis, decision making or preparation of test reports.

• Systematically label and store retention samples from blending/manufacturing, filling/loading, or incoming materials, for the purpose of subsequent quality verification arising from complaints or other needs; and dispose them in an approved manner at the end of their respective retention periods.

• Conduct tests on filling samples and provide advice on remedial measures (including quantity of product to slop) in the event that an unacceptable level of line contamination is detected.

• Perform checks and acknowledgement on incoming materials e.g. chemicals, gases, equipment parts, and other laboratory materials.

• Know and comply with the Company's Safety Regulations and laboratory good practices; and ensure good housekeeping is maintained during the course of daily work.

• Know and comply with the Plant's Quality Procedures and Laboratory Work Instructions.

• Check that Plant Operators submit correct samples in accordance with sampling requirements and amend sample card information if necessary.

• Enter test results into GSAP or other designated computer management system.

• Perform usage decision for Base oils and additives in GSAP, consulting the Head of Laboratory or Laboratory Team Leader, if necessary.

• Conduct trial blend and formula calculation for new product and current product development.

• Throw out retain sample in the end of period from blending retain, filling retain, base oil retain, additive retain, flush retain and fill control retain book with suitable samples condition.

• Conduct B3 waste handling and monitoring from laboratory, include pump sumpit if require condition happen.

• Conduct flush calculation for used in product and conduct monitoring flush movement and usage.

What we need from you

• University Degree/Diploma in Chemical Engineering with 2-3 years of relevant experience

• Technical Qualification in Chemistry

• Laboratory experience on ISO/IEC 17025