Coal Analyst

Title: Coal Analyst, Rafhan Maize/ Ingredion Pakistan

LOCATION: Cornwala

REPORTS TO: Plant Quality Assurance Manager

DIRECT REPORTS: Nil

WORKPLACE TYPE:  On-site

Company Background:

Ingredion is a global Fortune 500 provider of ingredient solutions that touch millions of lives, every day. With over 19,000 customers in 120 countries, we create solutions that help nourish, comfort, and delight people all over the world. We are proud to source our strength from nature. That’s why we’re growing sustainably, with an industry-leading product portfolio that includes plant-based proteins, sugar alternatives and clean and simple ingredients that deliver on changing consumer needs while protecting our planet. Although we are best known for our food ingredients, we are much more than a food business. We co-create bespoke solutions with our customers; from cosmetics and beauty, to paper and textiles, to pharmaceuticals, driven by relentless curiosity. We make it our business to anticipate industry trends, and to bring together the potential of people, nature and technology to make life better.

Rafhan Maize is an affiliate of Ingredion Incorporated in Pakistan. Our strategy is a unique blend of volume growth and operational excellence. We are pursuing tri dimensional strategy to grow organically, geographically and by broadening ingredients portfolio. If you are inspired by professional challenges and the rewards that come from a high level of performance, then Ingredion (Rafhan Maize) is the company for you. At Ingredion (Rafhan Maize) you can be a member of a globally connected team inspired to achieve great things.

We don’t just make ingredients. We create possibilities. Be What’s Next® with us.

The Coal Technologist is responsible to perform laboratory tests in respective shift or day duty to ensure Coals supplies according to established standards and guidelines. He would be handling the laboratory equipment and supplies safely and effectively and document laboratory activities for reference purposes. He will also play his role in achieving departmental KPIs;TRI/LTIR, COPQ, FPC, Complaint Index, Cost Smart.

Core Responsibilities:

Laboratory Testing and Calibration Activities

• To test incoming raw, chemical and other raw materials.
• To inform Plant Quality Assurance Manager immediately in case of any abnormal results through Write-It/telephone.
• To maintain analytical results, record book/log sheet of raw and chemical materials.
• Repeating of analysis in case any variation is observed.
• Ensuring availability of all the required solutions/chemicals.
• Immediate reporting of non-functional instrument to Plant Quality Assurance Manager.
• Ensure a safe laboratory environment.
• Prioritize testing based on process needs.
• Prepare and standardize chemical reagents when necessary.
• Work with production to ensure timely in-process analysis.
• To acquire training on current GMP’s, GLP’s, ISO, IMS and standard test methods and procedures. Maintain training records.
• Participate in brain storming sessions to identify, investigate and resolve process discrepancies.

Documentation, Data Analysis and Record Activities

• Maintain accurate laboratory records for compliance with retention and data recording procedures in accordance with IMS and regulations.
• Maintain calibration records
• Provide assistance to audits for compliance to quality, IMS systems as per customer, quality, and regulatory systems.
• Work with operations providing technical assistance to identify, investigate and resolve process discrepancies.
• SAP – Serve as an expert SAP user. Foundational skills to maintain and improve current system provide training to users, create master plans, etc.

IMS and Compliance Activities

• Maintains records.
• Ensure special test analysis needed to support optimization of in process parameters is performed in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Review Out-of-Specification results with Quality Manager and implement required corrective action.

Training and Development Activities

• Supports performance management activities and site development efforts to enhance the talent capability and provide ongoing personal development of staff.
• Evaluate new analytical equipment and instrumentation methodology.
• Evaluate test results to improve technicians and instrument performance.
• To acquire training on current GMP’s, GLP’s, ISO, IMS and standard test methods and procedures. Maintain training records.

Qualified candidates will have:

Mandatory Requirements

Education

• B. Sc (Hons)/M. Sc Chemistry, Coal Technology
• Languages and level (English/Urdu is a must for Manager level and above)

Experience

• 1-3 Years, QA/QC Laboratory
• Food, Pharma, Chemical, Quality Control/Quality Assurance

Desirable Requirements

• Key Skills (Analytical, Instrument calibration, physical assessments & monitoring)
• Computer and Project Skills with foundational level applying level (i.e SAP, Office, Six Sigma)
• Good mathematical skills and familiarity with analytical quantitative calculations.
• Solid communication skills both written and oral.
• Have a strong interest to learn and master a variety of analytical technologies.
• Like to offer new ideas and think out-of- the-box.

Required Behaviors and Skill

• Works collaboratively with peers and others and can adapt to a dynamic work environment.
• Embrace change and are a team player.

Relocation Available 

• No

Relocation Available:

No