Offshore Chemist

SGS; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Offshore Chemist to join their team. This role involves performing critical sampling and analysis on offshore platforms, ensuring compliance with international standards, and maintaining high-quality laboratory operations. The ideal candidate will have experience in the offshore oil industry and hold relevant certifications. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a commitment to safety and sustainability, alongside a competitive compensation package and a variety of employee benefits. If you are passionate about analytical performance and looking to make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Private medical cover

Competitive pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Additional day off for your birthday

Discounted gym memberships

Electric vehicle leasing scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Length of service awards

Christmas vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience in offshore oil industry analysis with various methods.
• Valid Medical/BOSIET/MIST certificates required.

Responsibilities

• Perform sampling and analysis according to international methods.
• Ensure compliance with test methods and quality systems.
• Liaise with onshore support for equipment and method issues.

Skills

Offshore oil industry analysis

Laboratory techniques

Process management

Chemical optimization

H2S Sampling

Education

HNC level in chemistry or related science

Job description

Company Description

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. Recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality, and integrity, our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories worldwide. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity, and reliability.

SGS’s Industries and Environment services help businesses ensure safety, sustainability, and compliance through testing, inspection, certification, and consulting—supporting sectors from manufacturing to infrastructure and environmental management.

Job Description

• Job Title: Offshore Chemist
• Job Location: Offshore from Aberdeen
• Hours: Average 1 week a month offshore

We are currently seeking an Offshore Chemist to join our team in Aberdeen. As an Offshore Chemist, you will be responsible for performing sampling and analysis according to recognized international methods and documented procedures, as well as preparing reports. You will deliver consistently high standards of analytical performance and ensure the smooth operation of the platform laboratory.

Key Accountabilities

• Demonstrate compliance with all test methods, procedures, and quality systems essential for best practices.
• Represent SGS on client sites, adhering to all test methods, procedures, and QHSE requirements.
• Liaise with line managers and onshore support to address any issues with equipment, methods, or samples, and initiate corrective actions.
• Identify and implement improvements to laboratory operations to maximize equipment availability and maintain technical standards.
• Ensure an adequate stock of consumables to maintain productivity.
• Ensure testing equipment is calibrated, safe, and suitable for use.
• Complete routine sampling, analysis, and reporting as per client procedures daily, weekly, and monthly.

Qualifications

Essential

• Experience in offshore oil industry analysis, encompassing a broad spectrum of methods to meet client demands.
• Valid Medical/BOSIET/MIST certificates.
• HNC level in chemistry or related science, or equivalent.
• Offshore medical and survival certificates.

Desirable

• Experience in laboratory techniques and documentation.
• Knowledge of process management and chemical optimization.
• SBT01 certification.
• Experience with Oil in Water analysis.
• H2S Sampling experience.

Additional Information

At SGS, we reward our employees for their hard work and commitment. Benefits include:

• Performance-related bonus
• Private medical cover
• Competitive pension scheme and life assurance
• Generous annual leave and bank holidays
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Discounted gym memberships and retailer discounts
• Electric vehicle leasing scheme (eligibility required)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
• Length of service awards
• Christmas vouchers
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Apply now for full consideration. Your application will be treated confidentially and impartially, with updates provided within 10 business days.