Role Overview
Lead the QC laboratory for the Lube Oil Blending & Grease Plant – owning incoming-material testing, in-process and finished-product QC, batch release and certification so that every dispatched batch fully meets ASTM and customer specifications.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage all QC laboratory operations and lead the laboratory team across shifts.
- Test incoming base oils, additives and packaging against approved specifications and release or reject accordingly.
- Carry out in-process and finished-product testing for both lube oils and greases.
- Perform and supervise standard ASTM tests – kinematic viscosity (D445) and viscosity index, flash point (D92 / D93), pour point (D97), density / specific gravity (D1298 / D4052), water content by Karl Fischer (D6304 / D1744), NLGI cone penetration (D217) and dropping point (D566 / D2265).
- Issue Certificates of Analysis (COA) and authorise batch release.
- Calibrate, verify and maintain all laboratory instruments and maintain calibration and AMC records.
- Maintain full documentation, traceability, retained samples and test records.
- Investigate off-spec batches with Production and recommend corrective action.
- Support new product development, reformulation trials and competitor benchmarking.
- Manage laboratory chemicals, reagents and consumables and enforce laboratory safety, MSDS and chemical-handling discipline.
Technical Knowledge / Skills Required
- Strong hands-on command of ASTM test methods for lube oils and greases.
- Instrument handling, calibration and basic troubleshooting – viscometer bath, flash point apparatus, Karl Fischer titrator, penetrometer, dropping point apparatus and density meter.
- Batch release / certification and QC documentation systems.
Desirable / Added Advantage
Exposure to ISO 9001 laboratory practice, NLGI grade-wise grease testing, and interpreting OEM and customer specifications.
What the Company Offers
✓ Free furnished accommodation
✓ Free food / meals
✓ Annual paid return air ticket (India ⇄ Nigeria)
✓ Visa & work permit arranged by the company
✓ Attractive salary based on qualification & experience
Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
