R&D Chemist — Drilling Fluids

OilChem; Dammam; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

OilChem is seeking an R&D Chemist — Drilling Fluids in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. You will develop and optimize drilling fluid chemistries, run rheology and aging tests, and scale promising formulations with the Reaction Facility team. The role involves addressing field issues, and preparing technical documentation for IP and client trials.

Qualifications include a BSc/MSc in a relevant field and 3+ years in drilling fluids or oilfield chemicals. Occasional travel within KSA/GCC may be required.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Petroleum Engineering.
• 3+ years in drilling fluids, oilfield chemicals or specialty chemicals R&D.
• Working knowledge of API 13A/13B test methods and OCMA standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and run laboratory programs to formulate and optimize drilling fluid chemistries.
• Perform API 13A/13B rheology, fluid loss, HTHP and aging tests on candidate formulations.
• Scale promising formulations from bench to pilot with the Reaction Facility team.
• Investigate field complaints and competitor products; propose reformulations.
• Prepare technical data sheets, lab reports and patent/IP documentation.
• Support customer technical trials together with Technical Sales.

Skills

Rheology testing

DOE (design of experiments)

Data analysis

Lab documentation

Team collaboration

Education

BSc in Chemistry

MSc in Chemical Engineering

Tools

API 13A/13B test methods

Mud lab instruments

Laboratory data systems

Job description

R&D · JOB-008# R&D Chemist — Drilling FluidsHome/Careers/R&D Chemist — Drilling FluidsAll open positions## About the roleDevelop and improve drilling fluid additives (viscosifiers, fluid-loss agents, shale inhibitors, lubricants) for HPHT and water-sensitive formations, supporting field trials with operators across the GCC.## Key responsibilitiesDesign and run laboratory programs to formulate and optimize drilling fluid chemistriesPerform API 13A / 13B rheology, fluid loss, HTHP and aging tests on candidate formulationsScale promising formulations from bench to pilot with the Reaction Facility teamInvestigate field complaints and competitor products; propose reformulationsPrepare technical data sheets, lab reports and patent/IP documentationSupport customer technical trials together with Technical Sales## Qualifications & experienceBSc or MSc in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Petroleum Engineering3+ years in drilling fluids, oilfield chemicals or specialty chemicals R&DWorking knowledge of API 13A/13B test methods and OCMA standardsExperience with mud engineering or oilfield lab practice is a strong plus## SkillsRheometers, HTHP filter press, aging cells and standard mud lab instrumentsFormulation design and DOE (design of experiments)Technical report writing in EnglishData analysis (Excel; lab information systems)Collaboration with production and QC teams## Candidate requirementsYou'll be asked to confirm each of these when you apply.* I am legally eligible to work in Saudi Arabia (Saudi national or transferable Iqama)* I am willing to work at the Dammam plant / industrial area site* I can provide verifiable education certificates and employment references* I am willing to complete H2S awareness and laboratory safety training* I can occasionally travel to rig sites and customer locations within KSA/GCCRole summaryDepartment: R&DLocation: Dammam, Saudi ArabiaEmployment type: Full-timeExperience: 3 – 5 yearsReference: JOB-008Apply for this roleJOB-008## Apply for R&D Chemist — Drilling FluidsTell us about yourself and attach your CV. Our team reviews every application.### Personal InformationR&D Chemist — Drilling Fluids — R&DJOB-008### Educational Background### Professional Experience### Relevant Sector Experience### Professional CertificationsDo you hold any professional certifications? \\*### CV / Résumé### Cover LetterTell us briefly about your experience and why you are interested in this role.Candidate requirementsConfirm each of the following — all are required for this role.Prefer email? Reach us directly at [e-mail]