Head of Department - Lubricant Testing

WHAT IS ON OFFER

Alfred H Knight has an exciting opportunity for Head Of Department-Lubricant Testing to join our team in Zambia. In this role, you will be responsible for the day to day operations of the Lubricant Testing laboratory, ensuring efficiency and quality of service befitting a world class organization. Your main duties shall include;

• Inspecting and approving test reports received from technical advisers and report results to clients,
• Ensuring that all methods are documented and current with the necessary validating data.
• Conducting internal quality audits with the aim of maintaining the ISO accreditation and identify areas that need improvements (quality or throughput) within the Laboratory.
• Establishing and effecting weekly, monthly and quarterly analytical maintenance/calibration plans of both internal and external equipment service.
• Establishing and maintaining a critical spares list for all Analytical instruments and ensure availability of stock when needed.
• Supervising and monitoring proficiency testing programs. 
• Effective utilisation of resources within the laboratory and controlling departmental costs.
• Organising daily team workload to meet agreed schedules of reporting to clients 

ABOUT US

Alfred H Knight is a totally independent, family owned business spanning five generations. A global network of strategically placed offices and laboratories enable global trade by providing independent inspection, analysis and consultancy services to the metals and minerals, solid fuels and agriculture industries.

We have honed and carefully crafted our reputation. Delivering knowledge and professionalism in all aspects of weighing, sampling and analysis. We thrive by continuing to re-invest in our facilities, technology and people. Click here to find out more about AHK.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

To be successful at Alfred H Knight in this role, you will need to display the following:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND WORK EXPERIENCE 

Required Competencies

• Knowledge of Lubricants & Fuels Testing techniques both Instrumental and classical methods 
• Decision Making, Trouble Shooting, problem solving and Report writing skills.
• Quality Control techniques in Lubricant & Fuels testing Laboratory
• Knowledge in Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) 
• Knowledge of ISO 17025
• Analytical methods development and validation

Required Work Experience

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Lubricants and Fuels 
• A minimum of 2 years management experience

Required Qualifications

• A degree in a Lab discipline or related disciplines
• Certifications in ISO 17025 or any Lubricant testing certification will be an added advantage. 

BENEFITS 

We are offering an excellent opportunity with a salary and benefits package to match.

If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.

Alfred H Knight is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.