Job Description
Objectives
Identify blending opportunities and conduct blending operations to capture added value.
Key Responsibilities
- Sourcing of feedstock for blending.
- Blending of feedstock components into defined finished product specifications.
- Convert off-spec products to meet destination acceptable specifications.
- Continuously monitoring and analysing market trends to optimize blending strategies and operations.
- Liaise with other departments, such as logistics, to coordinate blending operations and facilities.
- Maintain accurate records of blending operations, including inventory levels, quality control data, etc.
- Ensure compliance with all safety and environmental regulations related to petroleum blending.
Educational Qualification
- A first degree in Social/Basic/Physical Sciences, Engineering or any other relevant discipline
- Membership of relevant professional body is an added advantage
Competence
- Knowledge of blending processes
- Skilled in quality control
- Market and industry knowledge
- Skilled in inventory management
- Skilled in risk identification
- Sales and marketing skills
- Mathematical skills (Linear & Non-Linear Programming)
- Knowledge of logistics
- Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- IT skills
- Assays analysis skill
- Knowledge of chemical usage and applications
Experience
- Minimum of 9 years relevant post qualification experience
- Experience in the oil and gas industry will be an added advantage.
Age Limit: 37 years