A refinery operation in Dubai is hiring a skilled and detail-oriented Chemist to perform chemical analysis, monitor and control reactions within refinery reactors, and ensure the quality and consistency of refinery processes and products.
Job Type at a Glance
Employment: Full-Time, On-Site, Dubai
Focus: Reactor Monitoring, Chemical Analysis, QC
Sector: Refinery / Process Chemistry
About the Role – Reactor Monitoring & Chemical Analysis
Core Function: Monitor and control chemical reactions within refinery reactors
Analytical Scope: Sampling and chemical analysis of reactor feed, mixtures, and output
Parameter Monitoring: Temperature, pressure, pH, concentration, reaction time, composition
Quality Focus: Ensure compliance with established specifications and QC standards
Career Opportunity & Growth
Strategic Location: Dubai – active refinery and industrial processing hub
Technical Exposure: Hands-on work with reactor dosing, mixing, and material transfer
Escalation Role: Direct communication with QC Manager and Refinery Supervisor
Career Growth: Build specialized process chemistry expertise in a refinery environment
Position Overview
This Chemist role involves monitoring and controlling chemical reactions within refinery reactors in accordance with approved operating procedures and quality management system requirements. You will conduct sampling and chemical analysis of reactor feed, reaction mixtures, and output, monitor critical process parameters, verify raw material quantities and dosing requirements, assist with charging and mixing chemicals, and maintain accurate records for traceability and quality control.
Why This Role Matters: As Chemist you work at the heart of refinery process chemistry, directly monitoring and controlling reactions that determine product quality and consistency, apply strong analytical skills to real-time reactor data across temperature, pressure, and concentration parameters, contribute to safe and efficient chemical handling within a regulated industrial environment, escalate issues that protect both product quality and operational safety, and build valuable process chemistry expertise applicable across the refining and chemical processing sector.
Key Responsibilities
Reactor Monitoring & Control
- Monitor and control chemical reactions within refinery reactors per approved operating procedures
- Follow process parameters, quality management system requirements, and work instructions
Sampling & Chemical Analysis
- Conduct sampling and chemical analysis of reactor feed, reaction mixtures, intermediate products, and output
- Ensure compliance with established specifications throughout the process
Process Parameter Monitoring
- Monitor critical reactor and process parameters including temperature, pressure, pH, concentration, and reaction time
- Verify and calculate required quantities, concentrations, and dosing requirements of raw materials and additives
Material Handling & Escalation
- Assist in charging, dosing, mixing, and transfer of chemicals into reactors following safety requirements
- Identify and communicate quality issues, discrepancies, or process deviations to concerned personnel
- Promptly escalate significant issues to the QC Manager, Refinery Supervisor, or relevant authority
Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain accurate records of chemical additions, reactor parameters, sampling, and test results
- Ensure all reactor and laboratory activities follow approved SOPs, safety procedures, and regulatory requirements
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in a related field
Essential Skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Good documentation, reporting, and analytical skills
- Ability to work safely with laboratory chemicals and equipment
About This Opportunity
This Chemist position sits within an active refinery operation in Dubai, where reactor-based chemical processes require constant monitoring, sampling, and analysis to maintain product quality and consistency. The role offers hands-on exposure to real-time process chemistry, from parameter monitoring and dosing calculations to material handling and quality escalation, making it a strong fit for chemists and chemical engineers looking to build specialized refinery process experience.
Career Excellence: Build specialized process chemistry expertise within an active refinery operation in Dubai.
Who Should Apply?
- Process Chemists: With reactor monitoring or refinery experience
- Analytical Chemists: Comfortable with sampling and chemical composition testing
- Chemical Engineers: With 2+ years in process or quality control roles
- QC-Focused Professionals: Strong on documentation and specification compliance
- Safety-Conscious Technicians: Experienced handling chemicals and refinery materials safely
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