Quality Assurance Chemist

Job Description:

Job title:
Quality Assurance Chemist

Name of job holder:

Department/service:
QA/QC

Signature job holder & date:

Signature hierarchical head & date:
Manager - QA

Signature functional head & date:
Head - QM

A. Purpose /Role of the job /: Describe in 1 phrase what contribution the job is expected to
Make 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 corrective
actions.

B. Environment/Context/Complexity of the job: Describe the most important internal and
external factors influencing the job
Internal:
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 requirements
C. Responsibilities/ Accountabilities of the job: Describe the main results expected from the
job
1. 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 guidelines
o Operating procedures
o Incident sharing and learning
o 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 and
action items must be tracked to closure.
o Active use of KMS for incident reporting and investigation, MOC, action item tracking
o 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 program
o Take responsibility for maintaining the asset and integrity of the protective system.
 Follow site procedures aligned with INEOS Group Guidance Notes (IGGNs).
 Accountable for
o Following and practicing INEOS 20 principles of Behavior Safety and Process Safety at
site through site rules and procedures
o Following and practicing Life Saving Rules at site
o Safety of other Employees, Contractors, Visitors and partners at site
o Following Permit to Work as per the site procedure
o Following Management of Change (MOC) as per the site procedure.
 Responsible for
o Participating in HAZOPs at site as per procedure
o 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.
1. 1. 2. 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 standard
test 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 coordination
with 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 samples
Major 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 label
them.
 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, History
cards, 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 of
staff, 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/day
Number of lab instruments/ equipment to
operate

~ 10

Production volume 30 - 100 Kt per annum

Supervision of staff: Give the number of people you supervise (“Direct” means that they report
directly to you, “Indirect” means they report to someone who reports to you.)
Direct Indirect Total
0 2 2

E. Main contacts /Interfaces: What are the internal en external contacts you have, necessary
for reaching your results?
Who Frequency of
contacts

My role in those
contacts

Purpose of contacts

1
Responsible
Accountable
Consulted
Informed

Internal
QA Manager Daily R, A, C, I Quality Assurance of RM,
In-process, Product, ETP,
Utility, NC, Internal
rejection, Complaint.

DCS executive,
Shift leader

Daily R, A, C, I Quality Assurance of RM,
In-process, Product, ETP,
Utility

SCM Daily R, I Dispatch of Product
Head - QM Need base R, C, I QA matter, Internal
rejection, Customer
complaint feedback.

External
Laboratory equipment
service engineer

Need base R, C AMC, Calibration

Auditors (ISO,
Customer visit)

Need base R, I Compliance to
requirements

F. 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 attitude
Legal Training Requirements
1 R – Responsible for getting tasks done (in terms of practically doing things)
A – Accountable for the task (approver of costs)
C – Consulted for the task
I – Informed about the task

 Under the provision (111-A) of the Factories Act 1948, reading with Gujarat Factory Rules 1963
about 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 the
results 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.