On-Site Production Chemist – Oil & Gas Analytics (Medical)

Placements24; Riverton (UT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Production Chemist for an on-site role in Upington, Northern Cape. You will analyze production samples, optimize chemical programs, and troubleshoot chemistry-related issues to ensure product quality and process efficiency.

Ideal candidates have a strong analytical chemistry background, 5+ years in production chemistry, and familiarity with oil and gas industry chemicals. The position offers a stable base in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related field.
• 5+ years in production chemistry, oil and gas preferred.
• Proficient in GC, HPLC, titration and spectroscopy.
• Strong problem-solving and data interpretation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized chemical analyses on production samples.
• Monitor and optimize chemical injection programs to prevent corrosion and scaling.
• Troubleshoot production chemistry issues and advise solutions.
• Interpret data and generate reports for production and engineering teams.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations related to chemicals.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Gas Chromatography

HPLC

Titrations

Spectroscopy

Process analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Calibrated lab equipment

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Production Chemist for an on-site role in Upington, Northern Cape. You will analyze production samples, optimize chemical programs, and troubleshoot chemistry-related issues to ensure product quality and process efficiency.

Ideal candidates have a strong analytical chemistry background, 5+ years in production chemistry, and familiarity with oil and gas industry chemicals. The position offers a stable base in a collaborative team environment.