Lead Chemist

Knowledge and Skills

• Good command of the English language with verbal and written communication skills
• Must be flexible: willing to work long hours weekends and be on call if required (periodically)
• Arabic is an advantage
• In depth understanding of Health Safety and Environment Management procedures
• Full understanding of Company safety rules and practical application
• Practical understanding associated to the operating principle of Water treatment Desalination and a wide range of auxiliary plant
• Ability to operate the wide range of plant from the Field as well as being able to analyze problems
• In depth understanding and application of Operating Instructions and Procedures relating RO plant
• Conduct routine operating and testing procedures in accordance with Operating Instructions
• Demonstrate a Responsibility for making accurate and timely decisions on matters affecting plant processes and performance
• Comprehensive understanding & Practical experience of;
• Chemical systems for desalination and potabilization:
  Including safe handling dosing and monitoring of various chemicals (such as anti-scalants coagulants disinfectants and pH adjusters) essential to the desalination and potable water processes
• Sludge thickening dewatering and disposal methods to handle by-products of the desalination process in compliance with environmental standards
• Reverse osmosis membrane operation fouling prevention cleaning processes and efficiency optimization
• Isolates and prepares equipment for safe work including issuing Safe Work Permits
• Ability to conduct system pre start checks and return plant safely to the system
• Must be able to perform First Aid and CPR