Junior Rubber Technologist

To work on material testing, rubber processing and applications and undertake development projects concerning new products/process improvement in meeting both internal and external customers’ requirements in the Technical & Product Development Department. To assist the Senior Rubber Technologist, Assistant Technical Manager and Technical Manager on day to day activities.

Key Responsibilities

SHE Responsibilities

• Ensure the implementation of the Company SHE Policy for the prevention of injury, damage or loss to Company personnel and resources and ensure that line management are fully aware of their accountability for the environment, health and safety of Company Employees and others who may be affected by Company activities.
• Ensure that employees are made aware of particular SHE hazards and the necessary preventative action to be taken.
• Stop employees from taking unnecessary risks and stop any unsafe acts.
• Ensure new employees, visitors, particularly young persons, are given appropriate safety instructions, supervision and mentoring and take all necessary safety precautions and immediately report any hazardous situations.
• Not permit the use of plant and equipment, which is in unsafe condition, and immediately report defects.
• Ensure that persons under their control are competent and capable of carrying out any work allocated to them.
• Set a personal example in safety and health awareness by wearing all personal protective equipment supplied. Ensure that all safety equipment provided to persons under their control is worn and not misused.
• Be instrumental in driving behavioural and cultural change within their operating area.
• Support company SHE policy to help deliver cultural development and sustained continual improvement in performance.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist Technical Manager/ Assistant Manager Senior Rubber Technologist in design of formulation for the development of compounds.
• Assist Technical Manager/ Senior Rubber Technologist to improve existing products and processes based on customer needs.
• Assisting in technical support to manufacturing and suppliers to ensure quality products.
• Managing projects using Project Management principles, tools and techniques.
• Assisting to develop new suppliers.
• Assisting in evaluation and approval of new chemicals / rubber.
• To work on T&PD projects and T&PD related tasks and to provide technical support.
• To ensure all testing & analysis activities are performed to high technical & quality standards.
• To ensure all laboratory work are in accordance with ISO 9001, OHSAS 18001, ISO 14001 & Weir Group SHE system standards.
• To adhere to set procedures & ensure all Laboratory activities are in compliance with Quality Management system e.g. ISO 9001 & the laboratory quality management system.
• Assist Technical Manager/ Assistant Technical Manager & Senior Rubber Technologist to establish and maintain safety, health and environmental procedures within the department.
• Assist Technical Manager to lead Design and Development activities in ref to ISO 9001 documentation.
• Ensure adequate safety & housekeeping practices are maintained.
• Ensure accurate laboratory reports are submitted in a timely manner, e.g. project reports.
• Work in conjunction with other department personnel in cross-functional teams to meet operation objectives.
• Support Weir Group SHE activities.
• Support Team Center Requirements.
• To use the SAP system in T&PD activities.
• Manage IP (documents, formulations) in accordance with Weir IP and Engineering best practice standards.
• To conduct any other T&PD tasks.

Knowledge/ Experience/ Skills Required

Education

• Honours Degree Graduate in Rubber Technology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Material Engineering.
• Good proficiency in English language both written and oral.
• Knowledge of rubber testing, products made and methods used.

Experience

• Good problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in teams.
• Other Skills Required
• Detailed knowledge of rubber testing guided by ISO 9001 and laboratory quality management system, products made and methods used.
• Good motivational skills.
• Able to lead team of staff in T&PD activities.
• Ability to work under own initiative.
• Basic PC skills (MS Office).

Assignment and Planning of Work

• Objectives and work will be set and agreed with the HOD of T&PD.
• Support tasks may be requested directly by the Technical Manager or HOD.
• Job holder must work in a disciplined and organised manner.

Working Relationships

• Internally with Managers, Assistant Managers & Head of Department and Team members.
• Internally with people in management, peers and subordinates in manufacturing, finance, commercial and supply chain.
• Externally with Suppliers/ Contract Manufacturers, Testing Laboratories, Consultants, Equipment suppliers and other Technical professionals.

Reporting Responsibilities

Direct reporting to Technical Manager or Assistant Technical Manager.

Level of Autonomy

• Strong daily contact with the Technical Manager, Assistant Manager, Senior Rubber Technologist, Laboratory Executives, Laboratory Manager, Technologists, Engineers, Laboratory Officers and T&PD/Laboratory Technicians/Technical Assistants.
• Day-to-day decisions on own initiative & able to work independently.
• To maintain good working relationships with Executives from other departments e.g. Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain etc.

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with this job. They are intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal requirement of the position. Responsibilities are subject to change.