PETROLEUM LABORATORY SUPERVISOR AT OSTEN LABORATORY | PETROLEUM LABORATORY SUPERVISOR JOBS IN

About Company:

Osten Laboratory is an industrial servicing company that supports the operation of Oil and Gas companies, Power, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Commodities and Government. Our core activities include Environmental Services, Laboratory Services, Production Chemistry, Instrument sales and Maintenance.

Job Description:

We are seeking a high-caliber Laboratory Supervisor to lead our quality control operations. This is a critical technical leadership role responsible for ensuring that every drop of lubricant and petroleum product we produce meets the most stringent international industry standards.

You will manage the end-to-end laboratory lifecycle—from the precision calibration of equipment to the final certification of blended products. Your mission is to maintain a "zero-defect" culture, ensuring absolute compliance with API, SAE, and ASTM specifications. If you are a seasoned Chemist with 3–5 years of hands-on experience in a blending plant and a passion for technical excellence, we invite you to lead our laboratory team.

Requirements:

1. Quality Governance & Lubricant Analysis

• Lubricant Certification: Oversee the rigorous testing of petroleum products and lubricants, ensuring they align with SAE viscosity grades, API service categories, and ISO standards.

• Protocol Architecture: Maintain and enhance quality control protocols to guarantee that test results are both accurate and reproducible.

• Technical Interpretation: Collate and interpret complex analytical data, providing management with actionable findings and quality recommendations.

2. Operational Excellence & SOP Management

• SOP Stewardship: Develop, implement, and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure a standardized approach to all testing and blending plant activities.

• Equipment Integrity: Oversee the maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of sophisticated laboratory equipment to ensure 100% uptime and optimal performance.

• Supply Chain Oversight: Manage the inventory of laboratory reagents and supplies, ensuring the facility is always equipped for high-volume testing.

3. Leadership, Safety & Compliance

• Team Mentorship: Provide direct training and mentorship to laboratory staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical growth.

• HSE Governance: Ensure the laboratory remains a "Safety First" environment, strictly adhering to hazardous material handling protocols and environmental regulations.

• Regulatory Liaison: Ensure all blending plant operations remain compliant with national and international regulatory requirements.

Qualifications and Skills:

Professional Profile

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.

• Experience: 3–5 years of hands-on experience specifically in a petroleum laboratory, with a mandatory focus on lubricant quality testing and blending plants.

• Technical Depth: In-depth knowledge of ASTM, API, SAE, and ISO specifications and quality analysis methods.

Core Competencies

• Analytical Precision: Exceptional attention to detail and a "first-time-right" approach to chemical analysis.

• Leadership IQ: Proven ability to manage teams, resolve conflicts, and drive performance in a high-pressure environment.

• Troubleshooting: Strong technical skills to identify and fix equipment deviations or chemical inconsistencies in blended batches.

• Communication: Excellent ability to translate complex chemical data into clear reports for non-technical stakeholders.

Salary

Application Closing Date: 27th February, 2026

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