LABORATORY ANALYST - PETROLEUM

€18,300.00 - €19,300.00 year (annually)

• FULL TIME
• KALAFRANA, MALTA
• SHIFT
• 23 November 2026
• Ref: 458364

The Laboratory Analyst performs testing of petroleum products and samples. Full training shall be provided. Selected candidates must be willing to work on a shift basis. The selected candidate must possess a clean driving license and own vehicle.

• Profiles

  If multiple Education and Language Profiles are defined, please note that you must fit at least one of them, but not necessarily all.

  PROFILE 1

  • Language
    Reading
    Speaking
    Understanding
    Writing
  • ENGLISH

  ISCED Level:

  Upper secondary education - Level (3)

  Subjects:

  Subject	Level	Grade
  SCIENCE	COMPETENT	N.A.

• Competencies

  • Run tests. Analyse results. Finalise product and process
  • Monitor execution and progress of scientific experiments and observations
  • Check functioning of laboratory instruments/machines. Check condition of samples, materials, products and non-durables
  • Identify and analyse disruptions, non-conformities and risks to persons and goods
  • Prepare samples. Set up tests and trials according to protocol
  • Prepare analysis, reaction tools and sample according to analysis (distillation, distribution)
  • Analyse samples of substances, fluids and gases and register results (water, silt/sludge, waste...)
  • Domain: quality
  • Check important parameters (energy consumption, temperature, pH,...) and progress of production stages (combustion, desulphurization of the oil,...)
  • Carry out operations on the installation or equipment during operation or maintenance
  • Identify deviations based on measuring results. Decide on adjustments/urgency. Provide those concerned with information
  • Check equipment and installation (air bottles, inlet valves...) and secure everything
  • Perform precautionary or corrective basic maintenance of machines or equipment
  • Inform client on damage to furniture and appliances and if possible make repairs
  • Replace windows or repair cracks and dents
  • Repair or replace handles, glass, rails of doors and windows
  • Detect faulty parts and replace them as part of repair and maintenance works
  • Organise, plan and follow-up precautionary or corrective maintenance works
  • Check operation and safety of installations
  • Dose and mix ingredients
  • Input parameters (speed, capacity/flow, temperature, pressure...). Monitor production
  • Check parameters of machines and equipment (temperature, pressure, capacity...) Identify and adjust deviations
  • Check cleanliness of and maintain installations and control equipment (reactor, distillation column, pH-meter...)
  • Detect malfunctions and determine technical solutions for the repair of vehicles and equipment
  • Detect malfunctions in the electronic equipment; localise defects
  • Determine audio equipment needed, positioning of speakers, amplifiers, microphones... according to objectives
  • Put audio equipment and cables in place
  • Identify needs according to specifications and existing technical data

• Past Experience

  • Occupation
    Experience(months)
  • TECHNICIAN, CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL SCIENCE
    1
  • OPERATOR, PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS REFINING PLANT
    1
  • HANDYPERSON / MAINTENANCE
    1
  • MACHINE OPERATOR, CHEMICAL PRODUCTS
    1
  • MECHANICS AND SERVICERS, ELECTRONICS
    1

• Driving Licences

  • Type
  • DRIV. LIC. B / B(auto) - CAR