Chief Chemist

Chief Chemist Job Details | acwapowerc Skip to main content Corporate website Language English (United States) View profile Login Corporate website Language English (United States) View profile Login Corporate website View profile Login Search by Keyword Search by Location Show More Options Loading... Category All Clear Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Create Alert × Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Apply now » Chief Chemist Date: Sep 11, 2026 Location: SA Job Description: Chief Chemist Location: KSA, Al Qasim, Qudra. Reporting To Operations Manager Job Summary Supervise, control and ensure that all parameters related to plant chemistry are maitained within the limits. Environmental compliance and laboratory activities are accomplished in accordance with regulatory requirements, procedures, schedules, cost budgeted and quality standards. Roles & Responsibilities Comply with safety rules and regulations. Be fully aware of the safety hazards in the plant. Familiarise with regulatory requirements pertaining to environamental compliance, chemical used in the plant, MSDS, plant P&IDs, SOPs, Work instructions, as well as the emergency operation procedures and any other related documents. Ensure and maitained all the records related to plant chemistry. Ensure that activities are carried out to the established standards without risk to personel, equipment and environment. Ensure availability of all chemicals, dosing and testing equipments by effective planning. Responsible for annual and preventive maintenance of dosing and testing equipment. Review and approve plans, procedures and schedule for plant chemistry like acid cleaning, boil out. Prepare reports and suggest recommendations to Operation Manager for any modification in chemistry regime. Supervise, direct and co-ordinate the activities of all personnel assigned to Chemical Section. To ensure availability of bulk chemicals, fine chemicals, glasswares and other consumables and to raise Purchase Requisitions as and when required. Ensure availability of MSDS for all chemicals. Ensure calibration of all laboratory equipment. Ensure regular measurement of water quality in the lab and suggest corrective actions, if required. Responsible for proper monitoring and report related stack emission. Ensure proper waste disposal measures are implemented. Provide on-the-job training to new employees and evaluate their OJT Performance. Perform other duties as assigned. Job Specifications Educational Desired Master Degree in Chemistry or Degree in Chemical Engineering Preferred Certified Environmental and Safety Qualification. Minimum Experience (Type and Duration) Minimum 10 years Preferable Above 10 years Required Skills Awareness of Quality, Occupational Health & Safety and Environment Management system principles. In-depth knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements. Hazard Risk Assessment. Aspect Impact Assessment. Knowledge of environmental and health impact of chemicals being used in the plant. Should be well conversed with Power/Desalination Operational activities. Excellent decision making. Excellent Analytical. Very good leadership ability. Desired Certification / Job Specific Skill / Training SAP working knowledge is preferred. ISO9001, 14001, OHSAS 18001 awareness/working knowledge is preferred. Work Condition Ready to work in remote location. Apply now » Find similar jobs: Legal Notice Privacy Policy Compliance Line Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. ©2026 Acwa. All rights reserved.

Master Degree in Chemistry or Degree in Chemical Engineering. Minimum 10 years of experience in plant chemistry/environmental compliance. Preferred: Certified Environmental and Safety Qualification.

Supervise, control and ensure that all parameters related to plant chemistry are maintained within the limits. Ensure environmental compliance and laboratory activities are conducted in accordance with regulatory requirements, procedures, schedules, cost budgets and quality standards. Comply with safety rules and regulations; be aware of safety hazards in the plant. Familiarise with regulatory requirements pertaining to environmental compliance, chemicals used in the plant, MSDS, plant P&IDs, SOPs, work instructions, emergency operation procedures and related documents. Maintain all records related to plant chemistry. Ensure activities are carried out to established standards without risk to personnel, equipment and environment. Ensure availability of all chemicals, dosing and testing equipment by effective planning. Responsible for annual and preventive maintenance of dosing and testing equipment. Review and approve plans, procedures and schedules for plant chemistry like acid cleaning, boil out. Prepare reports and suggest recommendations to Operations Manager for any modifications in chemistry regime. Supervise, direct and coordinate the activities of all personnel assigned to the Chemical Section. Ensure availability of bulk chemicals, fine chemicals, glassware and other consumables; raise Purchase Requisitions as required. Ensure availability of MSDS for all chemicals. Ensure calibration of all laboratory equipment. Monitor water quality in the lab and suggest corrective actions if required. Monitor and report related stack emissions. Implement proper waste disposal measures. Provide on-the-job training to new employees and evaluate their OJT performance. Perform other duties as assigned.