Quality Control Specialist
- Analyzing real-time data from the laboratory and control room to ensure quality parameters (e.g., LSF, SM, and AM) remain within target ranges.
- Providing technical supervision of chemical and physical testing, including XRF analysis, fineness testing, setting time, and compressive strength.
- Monitoring burning quality through free lime analysis and adjusting raw meal proportions based on the results.
- Evaluating the impact of different fuel types (coal and alternative fuels) on product chemistry and ensuring they do not cause blockages or technical defects.
- Identifying non-conforming products, determining root causes, and developing corrective action plans to rectify or reprocess them.
- Supervising calibration programs for laboratory precision instruments to ensure the reliability and accuracy of test results.
- Issuing daily and monthly quality reports and preparing quality certificates for finished products delivered to customers.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Science (Chemistry) or Chemical Engineering.
- 3–5 years of experience in Quality Control/Quality Assurance within cement plants or similar heavy industries.
- Hands-on experience with X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) analyzers and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
- Certification in Quality Management Systems (e.g., ISO 9001).
- Familiarity with Laboratory Accreditation Requirements (ISO 17025) is preferred.
- Training courses in Applied Statistics (e.g., Six Sigma).