CAREER OPPORTUNITIES (PERAC )Research and Development Foundation Jobs Opportunity in karachi

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES (PERAC )Research and Development Foundation Jobs Opportunity
PERAC Research and Development Foundation (PRDF) is the largest testing laboratory of Pakistan, established by PERAC & UNIDO to provide Research, Development & Analytical services to Petroleum, Petrochemical, Chemical and other Process Industries. PRDF assists industries in pollution monitoring and controls; energy conservation, setting-up testing laboratories, product development and consultancy; evaluate and analyze Crude Oil, POL Products, Chemicals etc. for industries in the public and private sectors. To meet its growth and expansion targets, PRDF is seeking applications for the following positions:
Business Unit Manager
Qualifications & Competencies: Bachelors' degree in Chemical Engineering or Masters' degree in Applied/Analytical Chemistry, preferably with postgraduate qualification in Business. Management. The person should be a seasoned professional with a proven track record of managing operations of an Oil & Gas testing laboratory of international standard. The ideal candidate will be a visionary, who will be required to demonstrate leadership skills and expertise to lead the operations of the lab. In-depth knowledge of petroleum products and processes are pre-requisites of the job. This leadership role requires mature, balanced and energetic person having good administrative, communication and interpersonal skills. Experience: At least 20 years' laboratory operations' management experience, including around 7 years as an In-charge or Head of a laboratory in a process industry. Responsibilities: Reporting to the Chairman PRDF, the position will be responsible for the overall management of the laboratory, ensuring profitable operations. The incumbent will be required to provide strategic leadership, giving new direction to the business in view of the changing business environment and industry trends. The candidate will also explore new business avenues and shall manage other managerial functions such as sales & marketing, client relations, human resource & administration, inventory control, asset integrity, risk management & safety operations, etc. Age: Should not exceed 55 years
Accountant
Qualifications & Competencies: The candidate should possess ACCA/ACMA and should have excellent knowledge of financial reporting standards applicable in Pakistan and should be fully conversant with the local tax laws. The candidate should have sound computer skills, including MS Office and ERP software(s), preferably SAP. The candidate should also possess strong analytical & problem-solving skills, excellent interpersonal, communication and managerial skills. Experience: About 8 to 10 years of post-qualification experience, preferably in a large service-oriented business concern. Practical experience of Accounting, MIS, Budgetary Controls and Taxation matters is essential. Responsibilities: • Management/Financial reporting • Finalization of management accounts and MIS reports • Revenue and capital budgeting, budgetary control and compliance • Managing receivables and payables • Coordination with auditors and finalization of audit reports • Banking, insurance, payroll, etc. • Taxation
Age: Should not exceed 35 years
Lab Chemist
Qualifications & Competencies: The candidate must have a Masters' degree in Applied/Pure/Analytical Chemistry and should be skilled in handling operational and calibration problems of lab equipment. The person should be fully conversant with ASTM and IP Standards, product specifications and safety standards. Good analytical and communication skills are required. Experience: The candidate should have minimum 5 years' hands-on experience of lab testing and analysis in a petroleum refinery, petrochemical or fertilizer industry Responsibilities: • Lab testing of crude, intermediate and finished fuel products • Computerized testing of samples of water, gases and other samples as per ASTM/IP standards e Preparation and standardization of Laboratory reagents and solutions • Keep all testing equipment in operating condition • Maintain inventory of spares, chemicals, glassware, etc. • Generate lab test reports Age: Should not exceed 35 years
Interested candidates may email applications to prdflab@gmail.com, latest by July 21, 2019. PRDF is an equal opportunity employer. Only short-listed candidates will be called for interviews.
Use of any extraneous influence during the selection process would immediately result in the disqualification of the candidate.