Quality Assurance Chemist

Job Description:Job title:Quality Assurance ChemistName of job holder:Department/service:QA/QCSignature job holder & date:Signature hierarchical head & date:Manager - QASignature functional head & date:Head - QMA. Purpose /Role of the job /: Describe in 1 phrase what contribution the job is expected toMake to the organisation's objectives Quality Assurance of Finished Goods (SAN/ABS/ASA/PS) through inspection & testing of RMs,Additives, Packing bags, In-process intermediates, Final Product and Utilities/WWTP in shifts. Analysis of internal rejections and customer complaints to recommend preventive and correctiveactions.B. Environment/Context/Complexity of the job: Describe the most important internal andexternal factors influencing the jobInternal:Compliance to INEOS Styrolution SHE regulations, IGGNs & 20 Principles.Compliance with Quality Management System (ISO9001) & Environment Management System(ISO14001).Implementation of Best Practices from other INEOS sites.Support Production teams in preventive & corrective actions.External:Process disruption.Co-ordination with vendors to address disruption of QA test instruments.ISO & Regulatory requirementsC. Responsibilities/ Accountabilities of the job: Describe the main results expected from thejob1. Key Result Areas: Incident free operations, Adherence to INEOS Styrolution SHE guidelines,Compliance with local regulations.Major Activities: Participate in regular safety training at site:o Safety rules and guidelineso Operating procedureso Incident sharing and learningo Permit to work and Risk Assessment, etc. Active support to the safety culture at site and work safely for incident free operation. Understand and follow annual SHE improvement plan for the site. Work in line with SHE KPIs and Targets set by management from time to time. Contribute to Behavior Based Safety (BBS) program at site.o Participate on training at site to take BBSO to next level of reporting. Support Site SHE committee to resolve safety issues and drive SHE performance. Be conscious that all incidents including Near Miss at site must be reported, investigated andaction items must be tracked to closure.o Active use of KMS for incident reporting and investigation, MOC, action item trackingo Collaborate to track and close all SHE related action items from audit, plant walkthroughs. Support the Asset Manager, responsible for the overall integrity of the site.o Contribute to INEOS Styrolution Asset Care programo Take responsibility for maintaining the asset and integrity of the protective system. Follow site procedures aligned with INEOS Group Guidance Notes (IGGNs). Accountable foro Following and practicing INEOS 20 principles of Behavior Safety and Process Safety atsite through site rules and procedureso Following and practicing Life Saving Rules at siteo Safety of other Employees, Contractors, Visitors and partners at siteo Following Permit to Work as per the site procedureo Following Management of Change (MOC) as per the site procedure. Responsible foro Participating in HAZOPs at site as per procedureo Tracking action items from HAZOP to closure. Work in compliance with all legal regulations.o Adherence to site licenses and permits. Participate on the INEOS Styrolution Sustainability program at site. Stop work whenever there is an unsafe condition/condition and communicate to the Shift Leader. Maintain the respective workplace in order and clean, as per best practices of housekeeping.Outcome: Zero incident/accident in the plant with sustainable and safe operation. Key Result Areas: Inspection & testing of RMs, Additives, Packing bags, In-process & FGs in shifts.2.Major Activities: Testing, reporting & communication of results to concerned depts. like Stores & Production. Inspection & Testing of all RMs, Additives, Packing Materials & Product as per the laid down standardtest methods without compromise in Safety & House-keeping. Recording of the test results in Record books, Maintain & update the records daily. Compare test results with specifications and decided C or NC with reference to the specifications. Verify CoA of suppliers for all RMs & Additives with reference to specifications. Investigation of Non-conformances for Root cause & decide/implement/monitor CAPA in coordinationwith Production or concerned department.Outcome: QA/QC & reliable test results of product.3. Key 3. Key Result Areas: Analysis of Utilities, Waste water treatment plant samplesMajor Aktivitas: Inspection, Testing & reporting of the test results to concerned utility section. Testing and analysis of Utility water samples eg Boiler feed & blow-down, Cooling water, DM Water,waste water etc. as per the documented standard test methods without compromise in Safety &House-keeping. Recording of the test results in Record books, Maintain & update the records daily. Adherence to Safety practices & good housekeeping.Outcome: Support to Utility & WWTP dept. to control & operate utilities to ensure trouble free operations.4. Key Result Areas: Calibration & Safe Operation of QA/QC Test Instruments.Major Activities: Preparation of Internal & External Calibration & Maintenance plan. Calibration of Laboratory instruments according to Calibration Schedule. Arranging and carrying out regular maintenance of instruments as per the maintenance plan. Ensure that Safety practices followed & good housekeeping maintained.Outcome: Accuracy & Reliability of the test results and trouble free operation of instruments.5. Key Result Areas: Preparation & Standardization of required Reagents & Standard solutions.Major Activities: Preparation of different required testing solutions, maintain the required stock, properly labelthem. Standardization of the reagent solutions as per the documented procedures & label properly. Maintain relevant records for the same. Maintain required stock of lab chemicals, glassware & spares. Properly label & maintain the Preserved Samples of RM-additives & Product as per requirement.Outcome: Reliability & accuracy of the test results.6. Key Result Areas: Maintain ISO documents & records of QA/QC department.Major Activities: Recording of the test results in relevant record books, SAP entry, CoA generation. Update & Maintain all relevant records & documents like log-sheets. Calibration records, Historycards, Maintenance reports, Product quality records, Complaint records etc. Preparation for ISO audits. Adherence to Safe practices & good housekeeping.Outcome: Adherence to ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 standard requirement.D. Dimensions: Describe the most representative figures of the job (for example: number ofstaff, budget you're responsible for, number of projects,)Facts Number or amount in €To support RM, In-process ~ 10 RM samples/day,~ 30 in-process samples/day.Product quality monitoring ~ 25 Product samples/day.Utilities and others ~ 10 samples/dayNumber of lab instruments/ equipment tooperate~ 10Production volume Kt per annumSupervision of staff: Give the number of people you supervise ("Direct" means that they reportdirectly to you, "Indirect" means they report to someone who reports to you.)Direct Indirect Total0 2 2E. Main contacts /Interfaces: What are the internal en external contacts you have, necessaryfor reaching your results?Who Frequency ofcontactsMy role in thosecontactsPurpose of contacts1ResponsibleAccountableConsultedInformedInternalQA Manager Daily R, A, C, I Quality Assurance of RM,In-process, Product, ETP,Utility, NC, Internalrejection, Complaint.DCS executive,Shift leaderDaily R, A, C, I Quality Assurance of RM,In-process, Product, ETP,UtilitySCM Daily R, I Dispatch of ProductHead - QM Need base R, C, I QA matter, Internalrejection, Customercomplaint feedback.ExternalLaboratory equipmentservice engineerNeed base R, C AMC, CalibrationAuditors (ISO,Customer visit)Need base R, I Compliance torequirementsF. Required profile:Level of education & Knowledge: M.Sc. (Chemistry)Experience in general: Minimum 2 years of experience in QA of Polymer/Chemical plant.Technical skills: Analysis of Raw Material, In-Process & Product samples as per standard test methods. Operation of polymer testing equipment (MFI, Impact, Molding), GC, Spectrophotometer etc. Operation & Calibration of Laboratory Instruments. Awareness of ISO 9K, 14K. Computer & SAP knowledge.Competencies, Behavioral skills: (acc. to competency profile and required level of descriptions) Decision making Analytical & Problem solving technics Responsible & Reliable Team work Communication skills – Verbal & Written Positive attitude towards Safety practices, housekeeping & Work procedures. Learning attitudeLegal Training Requirements1 R – Responsible for getting tasks done (in terms of practically doing things)A – Accountable for the task (approver of costs)C – Consulted for the taskI – Informed about the task Under the provision (111-A) of the Factories Act 1948, reading with Gujarat Factory Rules 1963about General Health & Safety, Emergency response, handling of hazardous substance.Job Requirements Must be able to climb ladders and stairs. Must be able to walk up to 8 hours a day. Be able to lift up to 25 kg. Be able to work in confined space.G. Performance indicators: Describe the criteria allowing to measure to what extent theresults are achieved - related to the accountabilities Reliability and accuracy in testing. On time calibration and repair of lab instruments and equipment. Analysis of data (SQC & Trend charts) for Monitoring of consistency in Quality. Investigation of Non-conformance & Monitoring of CAPA. Adherence to ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 standard requirement.