Laboratory Chemist - Drilling and Completion Fluids

Baker Hughes; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading oilfield services company in Aberdeen seeks a Laboratory Chemist for Drilling and Completion Fluids. The successful candidate will conduct routine chemical analyses, assist with project management, and maintain equipment. Must have a relevant science degree and experience with drilling fluids testing. Competitive benefits and a collaborative work environment await.

Benefits

Contemporary work-life balance policies

Comprehensive private medical care

Life insurance and disability programs

Tailored financial programs

Additional elected or voluntary benefits

Qualifications

• Must have a science degree or applicable engineering.
• Laboratory experience is essential.
• Experience with drilling fluids testing per API specifications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine chemical and physical analyses in support of operations.
• Communicate results to supervisor in detail.
• Calibrate and maintain equipment.

Skills

Good analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of general chemistry/sciences

Experience with drilling fluids testing

Ability to work in a team

Education

Science degree or applicable engineering

Tools

Microsoft software

Job description

Are you a Laboratory based Chemist looking for your next move?

Would you like to ensure our locations operate efficiently using the latest chemical technology?

Join our Team

We are the leader in well construction and production. Our innovative physical and digital solutions improve efficiency, production and maximize reservoir value. We are a leading supplier of oilfield services, products, technology and systems to the worldwide oil and natural gas industry. By being the service company that best anticipates, understands and exceeds our customers’ expectations.

Partner with the best

This role as a Laboratory Chemist – Drilling and completion Fluids will be under general supervision, you will conduct routine chemical and physical analyses by running tests required for product and application development or QC of processes or procedures. The position is based in Aberdeen within the laboratories.

Responsibilities

• Under minimal supervision, conduct routine chemical or physical analyses by running tests and procedures in support of UK/European/Caspian Operations for Drilling Fluids.
• Assists senior personnel in providing results to internal/external customers.
• Communicates results to supervisor in a detailed manner.
• Handles special projects, as assigned.
• Writes reports.
• Assess results for applicability, validity and conformance to specifications.
• Calibrates and maintains equipment and relevant paperwork.
• Sample disposal.
• Willingness to provide 24 hour cover when required.
• Prepare equipment for offshore use.

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you will:

• Science degree or applicable engineering.
• Good analytical, communication and problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of general chemistry/sciences.
• Knowledge of Microsoft software.
• Laboratory experience.
• Ability to communicate well individually and in team environment.
• Experience with drilling fluids testing as per API specifications and testing in a laboratory or operations role.

Work in a way that works for you

One of our core values as a business is collaboration and, as such, whilst flexible work options are available, we believe there is a great benefit of having our teams co-located in one of our many offices across the UK.

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of 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 going 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.