Senior Instrument Technician

About the Role

Bureau Veritas Mineral Solutions is seeking a Senior Instrument Technician to join its full-time team in Jeddah, within the Makkah region of Saudi Arabia. This role is central to ensuring the optimal performance and reliability of analytical instrumentation within a testing laboratory environment, with a primary focus on ICP-MS and ICP-OES systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate, troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and optimize analytical instruments, primarily ICP-MS and ICP-OES systems. Experience with AAS, XRF, and Carbon & Sulphur analyzers is an advantage.
• Support analytical testing activities by ensuring instruments are properly configured, calibrated, and operating within performance specifications.
• Perform routine instrument performance checks, calibration verification, preventive maintenance, and corrective actions to ensure reliable operation and minimize downtime.
• Coordinate with service engineers and technical support teams for maintenance activities, repairs, spare parts requirements, and service interventions.
• Monitor and maintain adequate inventory levels of consumables, standards, reagents, and critical spare parts required for instrument operation.
• Ensure testing equipment remains in good working condition and promptly report any malfunction, abnormal performance, or equipment damage.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, calibration status, service reports, instrument performance, and related documentation using approved systems and LIMS.
• Assist the Laboratory Supervisor in coordinating daily technical activities related to laboratory instrumentation and equipment reliability.
• Perform delegated supervisory responsibilities during the absence of the Laboratory Supervisor when required.
• Carry out any other duties assigned by the Line Manager or Laboratory Manager.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Science.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience (5-10 years preferred) operating ICP and other instruments in testing laboratories.

Technical Expertise and Skills

• Sound knowledge of ICP-MS, ICP-OES, and AAS instrumentation.
• Proficiency in instrument operation, maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025 standards and laboratory quality systems.
• Ability to analyze test data and prepare comprehensive technical reports.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Good problem-solving and technical writing abilities.

Laboratory Compliance and Practices

• Support laboratory compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 requirements and participate in quality control, equipment verification, proficiency testing, and inter-laboratory comparison programs.
• Maintain high standards of laboratory housekeeping, safety, and good laboratory practices, including proper handling and disposal of chemicals and laboratory waste.
• Comply with Bureau Veritas policies relating to Quality, Health & Safety, Ethics, Confidentiality, and Impartiality.

Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Responsibilities

• Comply with Bureau Veritas HSE policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and hazard-free workplace and report any hazards, incidents, or unsafe conditions.
• Take responsibility for personal and team health and safety.
• Participate in HSE initiatives, investigations, and risk control measures.
• Cooperate with all safety requirements and promote a positive safety culture.