Flow Assurance Scientist

Baker Hughes Company; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Work-life balance

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a Flow Assurance Scientist to join the Chemicals Technology Group. You will support laboratory testing, field evaluations, and product selection for flow assurance applications, contributing to testing method development and field support activities.

You will collaborate with laboratory, field, commercial, and technical teams, ensuring compliance with HSE and quality requirements while advancing flow assurance technologies across the energy value chain in a global setting.

Qualifications

• Hold a Degree or higher qualification in Chemistry or related science.
• Experience conducting laboratory testing activities.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform laboratory testing and field evaluations for flow assurance.
• Analyze data, assess validity, and ensure specifications are met.
• Support product selection and field troubleshooting for customers.
• Prepare technical reports and communicate results to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with HSE and quality requirements.

Skills

Chemistry degree

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Degree or higher in Chemistry

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Flow Assurance Scientist

Are you passionate about flow assurance and production chemistry? Would you like to support the development and application of technologies that improve flow performance and production reliability? Join our team Baker Hughes is a global energy‑technology company operating in more than 120 countries. We deliver innovative solutions that make energy safer, cleaner, and more efficient. Our Chemicals Technology Group supports customers with advanced flow assurance technologies that help optimize production, enhance asset integrity, and improve operational performance throughout the energy value chain. Partner with the best

As a Flow Assurance Scientist, you will be part of the Chemicals Technology Group, supporting our scale, paraffin, asphaltene, and hydrate inhibitor portfolio. You will contribute to research and development activities while supporting Sales and Operations teams through product selection, performance testing, troubleshooting, and field support activities. This role provides an opportunity to develop technical expertise across multiple flow assurance applications while working closely with laboratory, field, commercial, and technical teams.

As a Flow Assurance Scientist, you will be responsible for:

• Planning and performing laboratory testing and field evaluations to support flow assurance applications.
• Analyzing experimental data and assessing results for applicability, validity, and compliance with specifications.
• Supporting product selection activities for customer applications.
• Troubleshooting technical and operational challenges related to flow assurance products and treatments.
• Contributing to the development of new testing methods, procedures, and products.
• Preparing technical reports and communicating results through written documentation and presentations.
• Supporting Sales and Operations teams with technical expertise and recommendations.
• Conducting field support activities when required to meet business and customer needs.
• Ensuring compliance with all Health, Safety, Environmental (HSE), and Quality requirements.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the Chemicals Technology Group.
• Participating in additional projects and assignments as required.

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Hold a Degree or higher qualification in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
• Have experience conducting a variety of laboratory testing activities.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Possess the ability to think logically and evaluate technical challenges effectively.
• Have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills, including:
• Written reporting
• Technical documentation
• Email communication
• Telephone communication
• Face‑to‑face presentations and discussions
• Be self‑motivated and capable of managing tasks independently.
• Have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Be comfortable working independently in both laboratory and remote field environments.
• Demonstrate a commitment to safety, quality, and continuous learning.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Oil & Gas Production Chemistry.
• Knowledge of flow assurance challenges including:
• Scale management
• Paraffin control
• Asphaltene management
• Hydrate prevention
• Experience supporting field operations and customer troubleshooting activities.
• Understanding of production systems and flow assurance applications within the energy industry.

Work in a way that works for you

This is a full‑time technical role that combines laboratory testing, technical analysis, and field support activities. The position offers opportunities to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and support customers across a variety of operating environments.

Working with us

At Baker Hughes, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Our teams are empowered to develop new technologies, solve complex technical challenges, and create meaningful value for customers around the world.

Working for you

We offer a competitive benefits package aligned with local market standards, including:

• Work‑life balance and wellbeing programs
• Comprehensive private medical care
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Competitive financial programs
• Additional voluntary or elective benefits

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Engineer 2, Chemistry & Chemical, Product Performance Engineering

At Baker Hughes, we are transforming the future of energy. With operations in over 120 countries, we are developing and deploying industry‑leading technologies and services to take energy forward. For more than a century, our inventions have revolutionised energy. Today, we are bringing our expertise to make oil and gas safer, cleaner, and more efficient. Our people are the trusted experts, relied on to solve customer challenges big and small. 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. We believe in creating an environment of diversity and inclusion, without bias. We know we are better when all our people are developed, engaged, and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We're makers, inventors, and leaders who aren't afraid of the tough challenges. We believe pushing boundaries will help to lead the way for a new energy future.