Senior Chemical Treatment & Process Optimization Specialist

KPMG Argentina; Neuquén; Remote; ARS 800,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Chevron is seeking a Chemical Specialist in Argentina to develop, implement, and optimize chemical treatment and corrosion control programs supporting safe, reliable operations. The role requires strong field execution, data interpretation, and collaboration with operations, labs, and service providers in the El Trapial Field.

You will lead cost tracking, asset optimization, and technology evaluations, with a 7x7 rotation schedule and camp stays during rotations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in chemical treatment and corrosion control strategies, including monitoring, inspection, and implementation activities.
• 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.

Education

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

Job description

Chevron is seeking a Chemical Specialist in Argentina to develop, implement, and optimize chemical treatment and corrosion control programs supporting safe, reliable operations. The role requires strong field execution, data interpretation, and collaboration with operations, labs, and service providers in the El Trapial Field.

You will lead cost tracking, asset optimization, and technology evaluations, with a 7x7 rotation schedule and camp stays during rotations.