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Chemical Engineer
Ibn Al Haj Chemicals
Dubai, UAE
Full Time
Mid
Onsite
4 days ago
Chemical EngineeringWarehouse ManagementHazardous Materials HandlingRisk AssessmentERP/WMSInventory Management
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About the Role
We are seeking a qualified Warehouse Operations Candidate with a technical background in chemical engineering or petrochemical to manage warehouse operations for chemical and petrochemical products.
Key Skills for This Role
Chemical EngineeringWarehouse ManagementHazardous Materials HandlingRisk AssessmentERP/WMSInventory Management
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily warehouse operations, including receiving, storing, picking, packing, and shipping of chemical and petrochemical products
- Ensure proper segregation, labeling, and storage of hazardous materials in accordance with international standards
- Conduct risk assessments, implement safety protocols, and lead incident investigations
- Optimize warehouse layout, inventory management systems, and material flow using engineering principles
- Manage inventory accuracy through cycle counts, reconciliation, and implementation of ERP/WMS systems
- Coordinate with production, procurement, logistics, and quality teams to ensure timely and compliant material availability
- Develop and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Monitor environmental controls for sensitive chemical products and troubleshoot technical issues
- Train and supervise warehouse staff on safe chemical handling, PPE usage, emergency response, and engineering best practices
- Prepare reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as throughput, accuracy, safety incidents, and operational efficiency
- Support continuous improvement initiatives, including process automation, lean warehousing techniques, and sustainability efforts
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Petrochemical Engineering, or closely related field
- Minimum 2 years of experience in warehouse operations, logistics, or plant operations within chemical, petrochemical, oil & gas, or related process industries
- Strong understanding of chemical properties, compatibility, reactivity, and safe handling practices
- Proven knowledge of relevant regulations and standards (OSHA, EPA, DOT, IMDG, ISO 14001, etc.)
- Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), ERP software (e.g., Tally), and inventory optimization tools
- Certification in hazardous materials handling (e.g., HAZMAT, forklift, or relevant safety certifications) is highly preferred
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Overview
- We are seeking a qualified Warehouse Operations Candidate with a technical background in chemical engineering or petrochemical to manage warehouse operations for chemical and petrochemical products.
- This role combines hands on warehouse management with technical expertise to ensure safe storage, handling, compliance, and efficient distribution of hazardous materials.
- The ideal candidate will support daily warehouse operations and leverage their engineering knowledge to improve processes, mitigate risks, and maintain the highest standards of safety and regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily warehouse operations, including receiving, storing, picking, packing, and shipping of chemical and petrochemical products.
- Ensure proper segregation, labeling, and storage of hazardous materials in accordance with international standards (e.g., HAZMAT, OSHA, GHS, and local regulations).
- Conduct risk assessments, implement safety protocols, and lead incident investigations.
- Optimize warehouse layout, inventory management systems, and material flow using engineering principles to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and minimize exposure risks.
- Manage inventory accuracy through cycle counts, reconciliation, and implementation of ERP/WMS systems tailored for chemical tracking.
- Coordinate with production, procurement, logistics, and quality teams to ensure timely and compliant material availability.
- Develop and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Monitor environmental controls for sensitive chemical products and troubleshoot technical issues.
- Train and supervise warehouse staff on safe chemical handling, PPE usage, emergency response, and engineering best practices.
- Prepare reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as throughput, accuracy, safety incidents, and operational efficiency.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives, including process automation, lean warehousing techniques, and sustainability efforts.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Petrochemical Engineering, or a closely related field is mandatory.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in warehouse operations, logistics, or plant operations within the chemical, petrochemical, oil & gas, or related process industries.
- Strong understanding of chemical properties, compatibility, reactivity, and safe handling practices.
- Proven knowledge of relevant regulations and standards (OSHA, EPA, DOT, IMDG, ISO 14001, etc.).
- Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), ERP software (e.g., Tally), and inventory optimization tools.
- Certification in hazardous materials handling (e.g., HAZMAT, forklift, or relevant safety certifications) is highly preferred.
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