Chemist – Oil Testing & Transformer Diagnostic Laboratory

• *Job Summary**

We are looking for a qualified and technically competent Chemist with an M.Sc. in Chemistry and hands\-on experience in operating advanced oil testing, lubricant analysis, and transformer diagnostic instruments. The candidate will be responsible for conducting chemical and physical tests, analysing oil samples, monitoring equipment performance, maintaining laboratory records, and ensuring accurate and reliable test results as per applicable standards and laboratory procedures.

• *Key Responsibilities**

• Conduct routine and specialised testing of transformer oil, lubricating oil, and other industrial oil samples.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory testing instruments as per standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Perform physical, chemical, electrical, and contamination analysis of oil samples.
• Analyse test results, identify deviations, and prepare accurate laboratory test reports.
• Perform moisture content, viscosity, flash point, acidity, breakdown voltage, corrosion, and other oil quality tests.
• Conduct dissolved gas analysis (DGA) and interpret results for transformer condition monitoring.
• Maintain laboratory records, calibration logs, test registers, and equipment maintenance documentation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable IS, ASTM, IEC, and other relevant testing standards.
• Follow laboratory safety procedures, sample handling protocols, and quality control requirements.
• Coordinate with the technical team for abnormal test results, equipment troubleshooting, and reporting.
• Ensure proper storage, labelling, handling, and disposal of oil samples and laboratory chemicals.

• *Required Instrument Handling Experience**

The candidate should have practical knowledge and hands\-on experience in operating the following instruments:

• *1\. Oil Testing and Physical\-Chemical Analysis**

1\. Redwood Viscometer – Oil Viscosity Analysis

2\. Automatic Pensky\-Martens Flash Point Apparatus

3\. Microprocessor\-Based Centrifuge

4\. Automatic Karl Fischer (K\-F) Titrator / Oil Moisture Tester

5\. Oil Surface Tensiometer

6\. Oil Foaming Characteristics Tester – Model HAMC

7\. Oil Rust\-Preventing Characteristics Tester

8\. Demulsibility Oil Tester

9\. Copper Strip Corrosion Tester

10\. Total Acid Number (TAN) Titrator / Analyser

11\. Automatic Oil Breakdown Voltage (BDV) Tester

• *2\. Oil Contamination and Wear Analysis**

12\. Particle Counter (NAS Cleanliness Level Analysis)

13\. Ferrous Wear Debris Monitor

• *3\. Advanced Oil and Transformer Diagnostics**

14\. Dissolved Gas Analyser (DGA)

15\. SMART FTIR Spectrometer

16\. Four\-Ball Extreme Pressure (EP) Tester

17\. Ultrasonic Corona and Arcing Detector

18\. Partial Discharge Detection Device

19\. Sweep Frequency Response Analyser (SFRA)

• *Educational Qualification**

• M.Sc. in Chemistry is mandatory.
• Candidates with additional knowledge of analytical chemistry, instrumental analysis, lubrication technology, transformer oil testing, or condition monitoring will be preferred.

• *Required Skills**

• Hands\-on experience with oil testing and laboratory analytical instruments.
• Good understanding of oil properties, contamination analysis, and transformer oil diagnostics.
• Knowledge of test methods, calibration procedures, and laboratory quality management systems.
• Ability to interpret test results and identify abnormal readings.
• Good documentation, reporting, analytical, and problem\-solving skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and preparation of technical test reports.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to laboratory safety.

• *Preferred Experience**

• Experience in transformer oil testing, electrical equipment diagnostics, lubricant testing, or industrial oil analysis laboratories.
• Familiarity with IS, ASTM, and IEC testing standards.
• Experience in laboratory quality control, equipment calibration, and preventive maintenance.

• *Department:** Laboratory Testing

• *Qualification:** M.Sc. in Chemistry

• *Experience:** Relevant experience in oil testing, lubricant analysis, transformer oil testing, and laboratory instrument handling

• *Job Location:** Nagpur

• *Employment Type:** Full\-Time

Pay: ₹22,000\.00 \- ₹30,000\.00 per month

Benefits

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person