R&D Engineer - Chemicals (Drilling and Completion Fluids)

Baker Hughes; Rio de Janeiro; Presencial; BRL 90.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Baker Hughes is seeking an R&D Engineer in Rio de Janeiro to lead research and development of drilling and completion fluid technologies. You will validate concepts from conception to deployment, using scientific methods and engineering judgment to solve challenges in oil, gas and geothermal operations.

You will work with a team across product development stages, conducting experiments, analyzing data, and communicating results to stakeholders.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or related scientific/petroleum field required.
• Two or more years experience testing and formulating drilling and completion fluids.
• Two or more years experience working in a lab.
• Strong lab skills and safety knowledge.
• Ability to develop new test methods for deep product characterization.
• Understanding of chemical structure–property relationships.
• Excellent problem-solving, process improvement and analytical skills.
• Basic understanding of time and project management.
• Ability to travel up to 10% to visit customers or Baker Hughes locations.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct research and experiments to analyze data and test hypotheses for products and processes.
• Apply scientific understanding to research or development problems to provide inventive solutions.
• Collaborate with research and manufacturing across product development cycles.
• Communicate research results to stakeholders via reports and presentations.
• Manage projects to meet targeted results and delivery dates.
• Create and protect intellectual property to secure ownership of products and designs.
• Work in R&D, product modification, scale-up, and chemistry troubleshooting.

Conocimientos

2+ years experience in drilling fluids

2+ years experience in a lab

Strong problem-solving skills

Test method development

Understanding of structure-property

English communication

Project management basics

Willingness to travel 10%

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or related scientific/petroleum field

Descripción del empleo

Do you enjoy creating innovative solutions?

Would you like to play a leading role in chemical research and development?

Join our team and innovate with technology

Our Drilling & Completions Fluids Technology Development team creates solutions for facilitating optimum well construction. Our family of industry leading water-based and emulsion-based drilling and completion fluid technologies provide advanced performance driving safe and cost-effective operations. Through our innovations, our customers can drill and complete wells faster and more efficiently and realize higher production rates at lowest cost per barrel.

Partner with the best

As an R&D Engineer, you will be proving and validating the viability of technologies from their conception to first deployment through the application of scientific and engineering methodologies. You will take ownership of research and development projects for novel solutions to existing and new challenges in Oil and Gas and Geothermal operations. You will demonstrate through testing and analysis the performance and implementation potential of a concept.

• Conducting research and experiments to analyze data and test hypotheses to gain an understanding of products and processes
• Applying sophisticated scientific understanding to research or development problems to provide inventive solutions toward new development efforts
• Collaborating with research and manufacturing functions throughout product development cycle projects to ensure successful project delivery
• Communicating research results to stakeholders through reports and presentations
• Managing projects to achieve targeted results and delivery date
• Creating and protecting intellectual property for our company to ensure ownership of our products and designs
• Working in R&D, product modification, product scale-up, and chemistry troubleshooting

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or other scientific/petroleum degree or 5 years’ experience working in the Drilling & Completions Fluids industry
• 2+ years’ experience testing and formulating Drilling & Completion Fluids
• 2+ years’ experience working in a lab
• A strong foundation of lab skills and safety
• Ability to develop new test methods for in-depth product characterization
• A solid understanding of chemical structure-property relationships
• Excellent problem-solving, process improvement, and analytical skills
• A basic understanding of time and project management
• Ability to regularly lift and stand for an extended amount of time/frequently lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds
• Excellent written and verbal English skills and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment
• Be able to travel to visit customers or Baker Hughes locations up to 10%

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep moving forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits

About Us

With operations in over 120 countries, we provide better solutions for our customers and richer opportunities for our people. As a leading partner to the energy industry, we’re committed to achieving net‑zero carbon emissions by 2050 and we’re always looking for the right people to help us get there. People who are as passionate as we are about making energy safer, cleaner and more efficient.

Join Us

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company with a global reach and exciting services and clients? Come join us and grow with a team of people who will energize and inspire you!

Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Engineer 1, Chemistry & Chemical, Disciplinary Engineering and Science

About Us:

We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.

Join Us:

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let’s come together and take energy forward.

Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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