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Our client a multinational organization with offices in several continents is urgently looking to fill vacancies for their operation at Diego Garcia, Indian Ocean Highland.
POSITION TITLE: LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
DEPARTMENT: POL MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS
POSITION REPORT TO: SENIOR FUEL CHEMIST
DESCRIPTION OF JOB TASK AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Performs sampling and quality surveillance of DLA capitalized products stored within DFSP DG.
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· Maintains updated and accurate record of test results, both on paper and in the FMDE program.
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Carry out sampling and testing of petroleum products accurately and timely IAW the ASTM methods, MIL-STD-3004, AVAIR 00-80T-109, T.O. 42B-1-1, and other standards.
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Performs sampling on ships and verifies conformity to specifications of product receipts.
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Performs calibration, basic quality checks and minor troubleshooting of various laboratory equipment.
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Operates laboratory equipment and instruments such as microscopes, centrifuge, agitators, viscosimeter, chemical balance scales, spectrophotometer, gas chromatograph, colorimeter, and other equipment.
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Prepares reports and other documents as required.
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Prepares chemical solutions according to standard formulas.
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Performs coordination roles for environmental and safety.
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Upkeep cleanliness of work areas, apparatus and equipment
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Maintain and manage storage of samples and other hazmat’s.
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Performs other job, as directed.
BASIC JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
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- Requires general chemistry lab skills including basic laboratory safety and best practices.
- Good mathematical and mechanical aptitude.
- Must have good oral and written communication skills which enable effective liaison with clients, other departments within the organization, subcontractors, and clients, reports directly to the Senior Fuel Chemist
- Particular attention to detail, good project management skills.
- Must pass overseas medical screening and be in good health.
- Must be contract-oriented and computer literate in Microsoft Office software.
- Must be able to work with minimum supervision.
- Can lift to at least 15lbs.
- Can climb fuel tanks of at least 30ft.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS: SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS OR TRAINING:
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- Registered Chemist, Chemical Technologist or Chemical Engineer is highly desired but not required
EDUCATION:
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- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Chemical Technology, Chemical Engineering, or other related field from an accredited university or college
EXPERIENCE:
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- Must have at least two (2) years of experience working in fuel laboratory or analytical laboratory.
Basic terms of the job offer.
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Assignment Duration: 12 months. Renewal subject to performance and project status.
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Base Monthly Salary: 48 hours per week minimum work requirement: $1,020 (based on 48 hr. work week requirement)
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Working schedule: 48 hours per week (8 hours per day/6 days a week)
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Payroll period: Monthly. Amount give take home.
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Overtime: Work more than 8 hours per day or work performed on a rest day and/or holiday, will be paid as overtime at the base salary rate.
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Accommodations: Housing, transportation, meals in-country, and laundry facilities are provided
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Sick Leave: Employee will accrue 2.67 hours of sick leave for each full month of service, beginning with the completion of the first full month of Foreign Service employment.
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Annual leave Up to 21 days paid at the end of each 12-month contract.
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Travel will be provided by the employer to the employee’s home country.
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Project Holidays: 10 paid holidays. New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday, President’s Day, Philippine Independence Day, USA Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day
Other requirements
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Your Passport must be valid for at least 12 months, with at least 6 total blank visa pages remaining.
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Your driver’s license must be valid for at least 6 months (unless processing for a CDL-required position, which will require 12 months remaining).
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Updated covid vaccination certificate
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Medical exam report at a date to be advised.
Interested candidates are requested to apply ONLINE via the form below. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Salient Features
| EXPERIENCE REQUIRED | 2 YEARS |