Position: Senior Instrument Technician
Company : Bureau Veritas Mineral Solutions
Location: KSA / Jeddah
Minimum Required Qualifications
Specialty: Chemistry/Science
Education Degree: Bachelor
Technical Knowledge and Expertise::
- Sound knowledge of ICP-MS, ICP-OES, and AAS instrumentation.
- Experience in instrument operation, maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting.
- Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025 and laboratory quality systems.
- Ability to analyze test data and prepare technical reports
Experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience operating ICP and other instruments in testing laboratories.
Responsibilities / Authorities / Accountabilities
- Operate, troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and optimize analytical instruments, with primary responsibility for ICP-MS and ICP-OES systems. Experience with AAS, XRF, and Carbon & Sulphur analyzers is advantageous.
- Support analytical testing activities by ensuring instruments are properly configured, calibrated, and operating within performance specifications.
- Perform routine instrument performance checks, calibration verification, preventive maintenance, and corrective actions to ensure reliable operation and minimize downtime.
- Coordinate with service engineers and technical support teams for maintenance activities, repairs, spare parts requirements, and service interventions.
- Monitor and maintain adequate inventory levels of consumables, standards, reagents, and critical spare parts required for instrument operation.
- Ensure testing equipment remains in good working condition and promptly report any malfunction, abnormal performance, or equipment damage.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, calibration status, service reports, insrument performance, and related documentation using approved systems and LIMS.
- Support laboratory compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 requirements and participate in quality control, equipment verification, proficiency testing, and inter-laboratory comparison programs.
- Assist the Laboratory Supervisor in coordinating daily technical activities related to laboratory instrumentation and equipment reliability.
- Perform delegated supervisory responsibilities during the absence of the Laboratory Supervisor when required.
- Maintain high standards of laboratory housekeeping, safety, and good laboratory practices, including proper handling and disposal of chemicals and laboratory waste.
- Comply with Bureau Veritas policies relating to Quality, Health & Safety, Ethics, Confidentiality, and Impartiality.
- Carry out any other duties assigned by the Line Manager or Laboratory Manager.
Business Requirements
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Good problem-solving and technical writing abilities.
QHSSE Responsibilities
- Comply with BV HSE policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and hazard-free workplace and report any hazards, incidents, or unsafe conditions.
- Take responsibility for personal and team health and safety.
- Participate in HSE initiatives, investigations, and risk control measures.
- Cooperate with all safety requirements and promote a positive safety culture.