Laboratory Technician

About us

At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and a net-zero future. As one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for.

The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies. 

We invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs. Learn more about our What and our Why and how we can work together.

ExxonMobil in Singapore

ExxonMobil is one of Singapore’s largest foreign manufacturing investors with over S$25 billion in fixed asset investments.
 
We have manufacturing facilities that include an integrated world-scale refining and petrochemical complex in Jurong and Jurong Island, a network of service stations under the Esso brand, operate a lubricant plant and are a supplier of cylinder cooking gas. ExxonMobil provides customers and commercial markets in the region with ground transportation, industrial, aviation and marine fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals and liquefied natural gas (LNG).
 
As Singapore serves as the AP hub for some of our businesses, we employ about 3,500 people across positions in operations, projects, commercial, corporate support functions and others.
 
ExxonMobil also contributes to community programs in Singapore that support the arts, education, health and the environment.
 
For more information, visit www.exxonmobil.com.sg or follow ExxonMobil Singapore on LinkedIn and Instagram.

What you will do

Lab Operations

• Perform QC analysis of products and raw material samples according to ExxonMobil in-house, ASTM, and other approved test methods
• Enter test data into the LIMS for generation of reports and batch release.
• Inspect Certificate of Analysis for incoming raw materials
• Ensure that established test methods and equipment operating procedures are followed
• Ensure that all testing raw data and results are recorded in a timely manner and in conformance to DIAF requirements.
• Ensure that raw data and records are retained in the respective files according to established document retention guidelines.
• Communicate with Manufacturing staff in routine operations and provide quality control support to the blending operations. E.g. flushing and service change advice, correction of off-spec blends etc.
• Verify that laboratory equipment is in working condition, informing Chemist or M&C Coordinator of non-functional or out-of-control equipment
• Assist in troubleshooting of instruments in out-of-control situations.
• Ensure effective hand-over of responsibility to in-coming shift.
• Assist Chemist/PIA in investigating manufacturing and product quality issues e.g. conducting hand blends and testing activities.
• Participate in Brand Approval support role and testing of samples from Zone affiliates. This includes performing lab blends for new product formulations, changes to formulations and investigative work.
• Cover duties of other laboratory technicians during absences and provide support for overtime work outside of normal working hours.
• Assist in updating of test methods and instrument operating procedures.
• Perform or coordinate equipment calibration and maintenance activities according to plan and test method requirements
• Stand-in for QC team leads during absences.
• Perform any other tasks as assigned by Chemist / PIA / Product Quality Assurance Manager

Security, Safety, Health and the Environment

• Follow standard operating procedure, work instruction
• Adhere to correct use of PPE
• Familiar with products and chemicals SDS and exposure hazards
• Maintain good housekeeping practices in work areas
• Participate in safety walks, inspection, near miss reporting, LPSA, LPS and Safe Work Committee
• Ensure compliance on waste disposals in accordance to regulatory requirements and company environmental policies and ISO 14001
• Participate in Emergency Response Teams

Controls

• Compliance with Controls Integrity Management System (CIMS), Brand and Product Integrity Management System (BPIMS), Quality Practice & Guideline (QP&G) and Data Integrity Assurance Framework (DIAF) requirements
• Ensure adherence of established procedures/work instructions to meet controls requirements.
• Periodic review and update existing procedures to meet controls guidelines
• Participate in implementation of the Quality Assurance System, including various QC Tools such as SQC activities, Crosscheck Program participation, Test Method

Assessments and Test Process Checks etc.

• Perform corrective and preventive action following non-conformances and out-of-control situations.
• Contributing actively in the area of continuous improvement pertaining to laboratory working conditions, test data accuracy, equipment downtime etc.
• Participate in controls activities such as identifying control gaps, implementing gap closure actions and assessment.
• Conduct data verification on worksheets and calibration records based on QP&G manual

Product Integrity

• Implement procedures as required by BPIMS
• Adhere to established procedures to meet International Automotive Task Force (IATF) and BPIMS requirements
• Update procedures to meet revised BPIMS guidelines.
• Perform product quality control testing per established ASTM and other approved test standards
• Participate in quality activities such as identifying quality gaps, implementing gap closure actions, etc.

About you
 
Skills and Qualifications

• Diploma in Chemical Process Technology / Chemical Engineering, G.C.E. ‘A’ Level Certificate or equivalent.
• Possess some years of working experience in laboratory operations.
• Demonstrate competence in lubricant oil testing
• Demonstrates sound understanding of QP&G, DIAF and the Laboratory Quality Assurance System as well as relevant areas of BPIMS

Your benefits

An ExxonMobil career is one designed to last and we provide job rotations throughout your career with us. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life.
 
Currently our employees benefits include: Long Term Savings Allowance, dental reimbursement, annual health checkups and Home Ownership Assistance Plan amongst others and these are updated from time to time.

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