R&D Drilling Fluids Chemist - HPHT Lab Innovator

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

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.