Refinery Chemistry Lab Technician - Field Services

KineticPlc; Southampton; On-site; GBP 60,077,000 - 81,278,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinetic plc in Southampton invites applications for a Laboratory Technician (Chemistry) to join a field service team supporting a major customer in a crude oil refinery context. You will perform sampling, analysis and reporting to optimise chemical injection systems and overall process performance.

The role requires a Chemistry/Science qualification or equivalent, practical laboratory/analytical experience, and strong analytical and communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Chemistry/Science qualification or equivalent experience.
• Laboratory/industrial chemistry experience.
• Experience with sampling and analysis of water or process streams.
• Proficient with lab/field testing equipment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and customer-facing skills.
• Proficient IT skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess chemical injection systems for reliability and performance.
• Sample and analyse crude oil, water and process streams.
• Operate Hach equipment including spectrophotometers, pH and TDS meters.
• Undertake basic Ion Chromatography analysis.
• Monitor dosage rates and inventory.
• Troubleshoot systems and take corrective action.
• Interpret results and provide recommendations to improve performance.
• Maintain accurate records and reports.
• Work safely within a refinery environment.

Skills

Chemistry

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

IT skills

Education

Chemistry/Science qualification

Technical diploma

Equivalent experience

Tools

Hach equipment

Spectrophotometers

pH meters

TDS meters

Ion Chromatography

Job description

Kinetic plc in Southampton invites applications for a Laboratory Technician (Chemistry) to join a field service team supporting a major customer in a crude oil refinery context. You will perform sampling, analysis and reporting to optimise chemical injection systems and overall process performance.

The role requires a Chemistry/Science qualification or equivalent, practical laboratory/analytical experience, and strong analytical and communication abilities.