Senior Chemical Treatment & Corrosion Specialist

Epam Systems; Neuquén; On-site; ARS 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Chevron's Neuquén/El Trapial Field in Neuquén, Argentina is seeking a skilled Chemical Specialist to develop, implement, and optimize chemical treatment and corrosion control programs that keep operations safe, reliable, and efficient. The role collaborates with operations, laboratories, and service providers to improve performance and reduce costs.

The position follows a 7x7 rotation in the El Trapial Field, with the candidate staying at the Chevron Camp during rotations, and requires

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in chemical treatment and corrosion control strategies.
• Experience assessing and interpreting chemical treatment monitoring data and recommending changes to corrosion control strategies.
• Intermediate level of English.

Responsibilities

• Design, manage, and implement chemical treatment and corrosion control strategies, including chemical treatment, corrosion monitoring and inspection activities, as well as the preparation and delivery of reports and the identification and assessment of significant trends.
• Provide technical assessment and interpretation of chemical treatment monitoring data and recommend changes to corrosion criticality analyses and monitoring/inspection programs (chemical treatment, reservoir souring, corrosion, materials, coating applications, and cathodic protection). Utilize NACE, EPTC, API, ASTM, AISI, AWS, SSCP, and other Oil & Gas industry standards.
• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for water, oil, and gas treatment facilities and chemical treatment services in El Trapial Field to improve Operational Excellence (OE), production, reliability, efficiency, and cost performance.
• Follow up on contractor performance through daily field visits and maintain ongoing interaction with Operations & Maintenance (O&M), Laboratory, and chemical service provider personnel.
• Lead OE execution in the field, with a strong focus on safety, ensuring every activity is performed in accordance with process safety and HSE standards.
• Prepare forecasts and perform monthly tracking of operating costs and facility improvements related to the transportation, dosing, and storage of chemical products in the field.
• Propose and lead medium- and long-term optimization initiatives focused on reliability, integrity, operational efficiency, and reduction of total treatment costs.
• Identify, evaluate, and propose new technologies.

Skills

English (Intermediate)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering

Job description

Chevron's Neuquén/El Trapial Field in Neuquén, Argentina is seeking a skilled Chemical Specialist to develop, implement, and optimize chemical treatment and corrosion control programs that keep operations safe, reliable, and efficient. The role collaborates with operations, laboratories, and service providers to improve performance and reduce costs.

The position follows a 7x7 rotation in the El Trapial Field, with the candidate staying at the Chevron Camp during rotations, and requires