Sector
Hydrocarbon
Keyword

Laboratory Assistant

Laboratory Technician

Crude Oil Tester

Gas Analyst

Petroleum Technician

Minimum 10th standard pass

Previous relevant work experience required

The tasks a Laboratory Assistant, Petroleum and Lubricants is expected to perform include:

Testing and analyzing samples of crude oil and petroleum products during processing stages, following standard test procedures and ensuring prescribed standard of products

Testing samples of crude and blended oils, gases, asphalts, and pressure distillates using test and laboratory equipment

Analyzing contents of products to determine presence of gases, using appropriate distillation columns

Determining hydrocarbon composition of gasoline, blending stocks, and gases using fractional distillation equipment and mass spectrometer

Operating fractional columns to separate crude oil into oils with different boiling points to determine their properties

Analyzing composition of products to determine quantitative presence of gum, sulphur, aromatics olefins, water and sediment

Comparing colour of liquid products with charts to determine processing factors measurable by colour

Comparing test results with specifications and recommending processing changes to improve and control quality of products

Well-versed with quality control standards and standard test procedures

Knowledge of handling and setting up the apparatus

Proficient in handling petroleum samples and chemicals

Proficient in following safe practices

Working knowledge of testing sub-surface cores during drilling operations

Will be updated

Physically fit

Good time management skills

Alert and attentive

Good communication skills

Strong interpretation and analytical skills

Strong observation skills

It requires one to be on their toes

May need to handle a team

Local travelling is not a part of this job role

Part-time work and contractual jobs are available in some cities

Work from home option is not available

Working hours
Factories usually work for 6 days a week and 8/10 hours everyday. This may vary from factory to factory

Shift system maybe available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?
This job is suitable for candidates with One Leg ( OL) and One Arm (OA)

The job is listed as mildly hazardous or dangerous under The Factories Act 1948 (section 87)

Occupational hazards may include infection, allergies, slips and falls, nausea, suffocation, burns, irritation, general fatigue, etc.

Health risks include exposure to hazardous chemicals, petrol and lubricant samples, laboratory apparatus, testing equipment, etc.

For candidates with up to 2 yearsexperience INR 12,000 to INR 15,000 per month

For candidates with 2 to 5 yearsexperience INR 16,000 to INR 20,000 per month

For candidates with over 5 yearsexperience INR 25,000 to INR 30,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

Overview of the Indian Oil & Petroleum Industry

India was the fourth largest consumer of crude oil and petroleum products in the world in 2013, after the United States, China and Japan. The petroleum industry (including oil and gas, and petrochemicals) encompasses and involves several processes globally including exploration, extraction, refining, transportation and marketing the petroleum products. Petroleum and hence petroleum products (fuel oil and gas, petrol and petrochemicals) are vital not just as directly consumable products, but also as raw materials for several other crucial industries, including pharmaceuticals, solvents, fertilizers, pesticides and plastics. India projects an increase of the country?s refining capacity to 307.366 MMTPA by 2017 based on its current Five Year Plan (2012-17) to meet rising domestic demands and export markets.

In recent years, major discoveries in the Barmer basin in Rajasthan and the offshore Krishna-Godavari basin by smaller companies such as the Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation and Andhra Pradesh Gas Infrastructure Corporation hold some potential to diversify the country?s production.

Employment Opportunities in Indian Oil & Petroleum Industry

By 2015-16, India?s demand for gas is set to touch 124 MTPA against a domestic supply of 33 MTPA and higher imports of 47.2 MTPA, leaving a shortage of 44 MTPA, as per projections by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry of India. Moreover, Business Monitor International (BMI) predicts that India will account for 12.4% of Asia-Pacific regional oil demand by 2015.

The industry employs approximately 3.5 million as skilled and semi-skilled labour. With the projected increase, this figure is expected to increase to 3.8 million in the 2012-2017 plan. As the industry grows, so will the job opportunities for Laboratory Assistant, Petroleum and Lubricants.

Petroleum and lubricant testing laboratories across India

Towns and cities across India