Lead Chemist, Production Maximization (Calgary)

Schlumberger Limited; Calgary; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Pension plan

Job summary

ChampionX is now part of SLB, and this Principal Chemist role in Calgary focuses on Production Maximization Chemicals within the Production Maximization team. You will lead R&D projects, design laboratory tests, and collaborate across science groups to deliver innovative solutions for customer processes.

The role requires travel to oilfields, strong communication skills, and the ability to mentor junior scientists.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 7 years of industrial R&D experience.
• Master’s Degree and 3 years of industrial R&D experience.
• Ph.D. and 0 years of industrial R&D experience.
• Frequent travel to the oilfield is required; longer working hours are expected during traveling.
• In-depth knowledge/experience in polymer chemistry, chemical engineering principles.
• Strong project management and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid driver license and clean abstract are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform work in a safe manner while identifying opportunities for improving safety.
• Lead and execute innovation and technical support projects in the area of Production Maximization.
• Support the Production Maximization team on field qualifications.
• Design, conduct, and interpret laboratory tests to support key customer projects.
• Collaborate with other scientists and research groups on new development projects.
• Interpret experimental data and communicate results clearly to peers and project teams in written reports and oral presentations.
• Protect intellectual property, publish and/or present research findings.
• Work effectively in a team environment with cross-functional members.
• Provide consulting on experimental design, mentoring, and work direction for junior lab scientists.
• Travel, including overnight visit to oilfield and customer sites.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Project management

Time management

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Master’s Degree in a related field

Ph.D. in a related field

Job description

ChampionX is now part of SLB, and this Principal Chemist role in Calgary focuses on Production Maximization Chemicals within the Production Maximization team. You will lead R&D projects, design laboratory tests, and collaborate across science groups to deliver innovative solutions for customer processes.

The role requires travel to oilfields, strong communication skills, and the ability to mentor junior scientists.