Quality Control Officer

Job Description

Job title – Quality Control Officer
Work Location – Warri
Job Level – Officer

Job Purpose

-To ensure that all raw materials, in-process blends, and finished lubricants meet required quality standards
and specifications through effective sampling, testing, and online process monitoring.

-The role supports consistent product quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across
blending and filling operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
Product Testing & Analysis
• Conduct laboratory tests on base oils, additives, semi-finished, and finished lubricants to verify
conformity with product specifications.

• Perform physical and chemical analyses (viscosity, density, flash point, TBN/TAN, pour point, etc.)
using appropriate testing equipment and ASTM methods.

• Record, interpret, and report analytical results accurately and promptly.
• Identify deviations and recommend corrective actions to production or blending teams.

• Maintain calibration and validation of laboratory instruments to ensure testing accuracy.

Process and Blending Monitoring
• Monitor blending and filling operations to ensure adherence to approved formulations and
production standards.

• Conduct in-process checks to verify blending parameters (temperature, homogeneity, sample
conformity).

• Collaborate with production personnel to resolve process deviations that may affect product quality.

• Verify and sign off on batch manufacturing records (BMRs) after successful quality testing.

Raw Material and Packaging Quality Control
• Inspect and test incoming base oils, additives, and packaging materials before acceptance into
inventory.

• Ensure only approved materials are released for production.

• Maintain updated quality status reports for all incoming and in-process materials.

Documentation and Reporting
• Maintain accurate laboratory records, test reports, and product quality certificates.

• Ensure traceability of all samples through proper labeling and documentation.

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly QC reports for management review.

• Support internal and external quality audits with required documentation and compliance evidence.

Compliance and Continuous Improvement
• Ensure strict compliance with Quality Management System (QMS), ISO standards, and HSE policies.

• Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action implementation for quality deviations.

• Contribute to continuous improvement of blending and testing processes.

• Provide technical input in the development and review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for
QC and production activities.

• Perform other related duties as may be assigned by management.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Educational Requirement
• Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related
field.

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in Quality Control or Laboratory Analysis within a
Lubricant Blending Plant or Chemical Manufacturing environment.

Technical Skills:
• Strong knowledge of lubricant blending and testing processes.

• Hands-on experience with standard QC testing equipment (viscometers, flash point testers, density
meters, etc.).

• Understanding of ASTM, ISO, and NIS testing standards.

• Ability to interpret and analyze test data accurately.

Soft Skills:
• High attention to detail and analytical ability.

• Excellent documentation and communication skills.

• Team-oriented with strong problem-solving capacity.

• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.