Offshore Chemist

SGS; Scotland; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Offshore Chemist to join their dynamic team. This role involves performing critical sampling and analysis offshore, ensuring adherence to international standards and client requirements. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in offshore oil industry analysis, along with necessary certifications, to contribute to the smooth operation of the platform laboratory. With a commitment to safety and quality, this position offers a unique opportunity to work in a challenging yet rewarding environment, where your contributions will directly impact operational excellence and client satisfaction.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Private medical cover

Competitive pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Birthday day off

Discounted gym membership

Retailer discounts

Electric vehicle leasing scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Length of service awards

Qualifications

• Experience in offshore oil industry analysis and laboratory techniques.
• Valid certifications including Medical, BOSIET, and MIST.

Responsibilities

• Perform sampling and analysis according to international methods.
• Ensure compliance with test methods and quality systems.

Skills

Offshore oil industry analysis

Laboratory techniques

Process management

Chemical optimization

H2S Sampling

Education

HNC in Chemistry

Medical/BOSIET/MIST certifications

Offshore medical certificate

Offshore survival certificate

Job description

Company Description

We are SGS - the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. 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 the team in Aberdeen. As an Offshore Chemist, you will be responsible for performing sampling and analysis according to recognized international methods and documented procedures, and preparing reports. You will deliver consistently high standards of analytical performance and ensure the smooth and continued 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 their test methods, procedures, and QHSE requirements.
• Liaise with line managers/onshore support if issues with equipment, methods, or samples occur, and initiate corrective actions to ensure service continuity.
• Identify and implement improvements to laboratory operations to maximize equipment availability, maintain and improve technical standards, and ensure profitability.
• Ensure an adequate stock of consumables to maintain continuous productivity.
• Ensure testing equipment is calibrated, safe, and suitable for use.
• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly routine sampling, analysis, and reporting as per client procedures.

Qualifications

How to be a successful candidate

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Additional Information

At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:

• Performance-related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility)
• Private medical cover (subject to eligibility)
• Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
• Generous annual leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Discounted gym membership
• Retailer discounts
• Access to electric vehicle leasing scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
• Length of service awards
• Christmas vouchers
• Health & wellbeing initiatives

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications 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 legally protected characteristic.

APPLY NOW for full consideration. Your application will be treated confidentially and impartially, and you will receive an update within 10 business days.