Chief Chemist at Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Limited

Job Description

• Formulating procedures and enforcing them to ensure that the quality of all products in the system is known at all times.
• Providing technical advice on decontaminations when they occur.
• Representing the Company in forums that deal with quality standards and specifications.
• Guiding and developing staff in the Quality Control Section.
• Manpower planning and recommendations.
• Planning and assuring Test Equipment availability.
• Provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams to enable them to develop, implement, and evaluate strategic corporate plans and budgets aimed at improving organizational performance.
• Provide support in the development and implementation of strategies to create a high-performing organizational culture.
• Initiate and participate in organizational performance reviews and business process improvement programmes.
• Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff and lead in the orientation and induction programme necessary for effective job performance.
• Review incidents of violations against organizational policy and regulations, handle employee disputes, and take appropriate action in line with approved policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Coordinate and implement training programs in the Quality Control department, aimed at equipping staff with appropriate job competencies.
• Plan, monitor, and evaluate the performance of staff against set targets and objectives and implementing development action plans.
• Perform any other duties as assigned from time to time.

Person Specifications

• Bachelor of Science in Analytical Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry or any related field from a recognized University.
• Minimum eight (8) years relevant experience, three (3) of which should have been at Senior management level.
• Membership to a relevant professional body.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Demonstrated competence in work performance.
• Demonstrated people management skills.
• Communication and analytical skills.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of engineering aspects in Oil/gas Industry including broad knowledge of local and international standards.
• Ability to maintain professional status and keep abreast of evolving trends in quality control.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Demonstrate technical expertise in risk management, quality assurance, as well as monitoring and evaluation.
• Ability to empower staff through coaching and counselling.
• Ability to deliver KPC’s articulated vision for change.
• Ability to establish flexible multidisciplinary teams.