Quality Control Technician - Water Treatment Chemicals cooling tower
Ciel HR
- Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Conduct chemical analysis of water treatment chemicals used in cooling towers, including corrosion inhibitors, scale inhibitors, biocides, and pH adjusters.
- Perform tests to assess chemical composition, concentration, purity, and effectiveness according to established protocols and specifications.
- Water Treatment Performance Monitoring:
- Monitor the performance of water treatment chemicals in cooling tower systems by analyzing water samples, corrosion rates, scaling tendencies, and microbiological activity.
- Conduct field tests and on-site assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of chemical treatments and adjust dosage rates as needed.
- Quality Assurance Procedures:
- Implement quality assurance procedures to ensure the consistency, reliability, and compliance of water treatment chemicals.
- Conduct batch testing, incoming material inspections, and quality control checks to verify product specifications and conformance to standards.
- Laboratory Testing and Equipment Operation:
- Operate laboratory equipment and instrumentation to perform chemical tests, including titrations, spectrophotometry, turbidity measurements, and microbial assays.
- Maintain laboratory equipment, calibrate instruments, and perform routine maintenance to ensure accuracy and reliability of test results.
- Documentation and Record Keeping:
- Maintain accurate records of test results, quality control data, and laboratory procedures in compliance with regulatory requirements and quality management systems.
- Prepare certificates of analysis (COAs), technical specifications, and documentation for regulatory submissions and customer inquiries.
- Quality Control Audits and Inspections:
- Conduct internal audits and inspections to verify compliance with quality standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
- Participate in external audits and certifications by regulatory agencies, customers, and third-party auditors.
- Continuous Improvement Initiatives:
- Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost reductions, and quality enhancements in water treatment chemical manufacturing and testing.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement corrective and preventive actions to address quality issues and optimize cooling tower performance.
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field; or equivalent experience in chemical analysis and quality control.
- Experience working in a laboratory environment, preferably in the chemical manufacturing industry or water treatment sector, with a focus on cooling tower applications.
- Strong understanding of chemical principles, analytical techniques, and quality control methodologies related to cooling water treatment.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements, quality management systems (ISO 9001), and good laboratory practices (GLP).
- Proficiency in operating laboratory equipment, software applications, and data analysis tools.
- Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and documentation abilities.
- Effective communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
- Work primarily conducted in laboratory settings, with occasional fieldwork and exposure to chemical hazards and safety protocols.
- Regular use of laboratory equipment, instruments, and chemical reagents.
- Flexible working hours may be required to accommodate testing schedules, production demands, and quality control activities.