Experience
LABORATORY CHEMIST
Customer feedback analysis-Gauging the level of customer satisfaction through NPS tool (Net promoter score) and report to the departmental heads in order to serve them efficiently.
Comparison of Bill of lading (B/L) against Ships’ arrival figures with the load port figures in both petroleum, agricultural and petrochemical vessel in collaboration with the operation department.
Comparison of load port Certificate of quality (COQ) with the Pre-discharge certificate of Quality, report to the regulatory authority i.e., Kenya pipeline company (KPC), Kenya bureau of standards (KEBs) and advise the customer based on the East African standards specifications. (EAS).
Testing and certification of Lubricants, Petroleum and Agricultural products in accordance with International, Regional or client’s guidelines as appropriate.
Stock computation in liaison with the operation department to determine quantity discharge in various terminals by timely and accurate provision of product densities advice reports.
Extensive capability in Calibration and Maintenance of various types of equipment and thermo-probes.
Inspection and sampling of both petroleum, microbiological, chemicals and Agricultural products in shore tanks and marine vessels.
Method validation/verification and uncertainty of measurements.
Participation in proficiency testing.
Observation and participation in good laboratory practice.
Maintenance, observation and enhancement of good Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) practices.
Maintenance and practice in ISO 9001:2008 quality management systems and ISO 17025:2005 laboratory accreditation systems as well as ISO 17020:2012 inspection accreditation systems.
Training and mentoring of new laboratory staff.
PRODUCTION CHEMIST
Quality Control - Co-ordinates all aspects of lubricating oil raw materials and finished products analysis. Accuracy and precision of recorded analytical data is key towards enhancing customer satisfaction.
Equipment calibration - Ensuring proper equipment performance and validity of recorded analytical data through calibration using certified reference standards leading to reduced products reworks and cost.
Equipment precision monitoring -update of Statistical Process Control Charts (SPC) and taking appropriate corrective actions thereby promoting continued operations and meeting production targets.
Packaging materials - Pre-receipt inspection of packaging materials, collection of packaging materials supplier’s performance data, and maintenance of inspection records aiming to minimize product leakages.
Formulation optimization –Timely update of lubricants formulation base oil ratios resulting from new receipts and change of tanks to improve first time blend efficiency.
Maintenance of laboratory records– Updating laboratory records in hand / soft copy.
Production process service function –Release of analyzed product for filling, follow-up on in-process sample quality through testing/inspection of first, middle and ending samples to ensure nil products related complaints.
Customer focus: Ensure that both internal and external customers get their certificate of release and certificate of quality (COQ) within the shortest time possible to avoid any delay in the process flow.
Cargo imports verification-Analysis, inspection, and release of raw materials (base oil, additives) and products and comparison with the load port certificate of quality before offloading.
ISO 9001:2015 internal audits-Annual audit in various departments, stations and depots as assigned by the quality manager representative.
Education
INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY IN APPLIED CHEMISTRY -INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
DIPLOMA IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
LABORATORY INSTRUMENTATION AND MANAGEMENT
CERTIFICATE IN LABORATORY INSTRUMENTATION AND MANAGEMENT
