Chemist

DELEUM; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Deleum is seeking a Chemist/Senior Chemist to provide technical support for production chemicals. You will develop and optimize chemical formulations, conduct bottle tests and field trials, and interpret data to deliver actionable recommendations for offshore and onshore operations.

The role emphasizes laboratory quality control, troubleshooting, and collaboration with customers to improve product performance and resolve process challenges in oil and gas production environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, applied chemistry, chemical engineering, or related discipline.
• Master's degree is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and supervise laboratory testing programs. Conduct bottle tests, emulsion studies, compatibility testing, water treatment evaluations, corrosion studies, and product performance assessments.
• Develop and optimize formulations for production chemicals
• Interpret laboratory and field data and prepare technical recommendations.
• Support field trials and product implementation activities.
• Investigate customer operational problems and recommend chemical solutions.
• Assist in troubleshooting production, separation, corrosion, scaling, and water treatment issues.
• Prepare technical reports and treatment recommendations.
• Identify alternative raw materials and suppliers.
• Maintain laboratory quality systems and testing procedures.
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements and laboratory best practices.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and calibration records.
• Participate in customer meetings when technical support is required.
• Provide technical presentations and training to customers and internal teams.

Skills

Production chemistry

Bottle testing

Laboratory testing

Field trials

Data interpretation

Product development

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor degree

Master's degree (advantage)

Job description

Overall Purpose of the Job

Provide technical support for the Production Chemicals business through formulation development, laboratory testing, bottle testing, product qualification, troubleshooting, and field trial support. The Chemist/Senior Chemist will play a key role in developing and optimizing chemical treatment programs for oil and gas production operations.

Principle Duties

• Plan, execute, and supervise laboratory testing programs. Conduct bottle tests, emulsion studies, compatibility testing, water treatment evaluations, corrosion studies, and product performance assessments.
• Develop and optimize formulations for production chemicals
• Interpret laboratory and field data and prepare technical recommendations.
• Support field trials and product implementation activities.
• Investigate customer operational problems and recommend chemical solutions.
• Assist in troubleshooting production, separation, corrosion, scaling, and water treatment issues.
• Prepare technical reports and treatment recommendations.
• Identify alternative raw materials and suppliers.
• Maintain laboratory quality systems and testing procedures.
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements and laboratory best practices.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and calibration records.
• Participate in customer meetings when technical support is required.
• Provide technical presentations and training to customers and internal teams.

Knowledge/Experience Required for the Job

• 3–7 years of relevant experience in production chemicals for the oil and gas industry.
• Must have worked with a company engaged in the formulation, supply, and application of production chemicals.
• Experience supporting offshore and onshore production operations preferred.

Academic/Professional Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Master's Degree is an advantage.

Skilss

• Strong practical knowledge of nature and application of various production chemicals.
• Bottle testing methodologies
• Laboratory analytical techniques
• Conducting field trial support.
• Product performance improvements