Production Chemist

Placements24; Queenstown (MD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Training & development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Production Chemist to join our client’s team in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. The role focuses on optimizing chemical aspects of oil and gas production, ensuring efficiency, safety, and environmental compliance.

You will analyze production fluids, troubleshoot issues like corrosion and scaling, and develop chemical treatment programs for wells and facilities. Collaboration with engineers and field staff is essential for asset integrity and hydrocarbon recovery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or closely related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in production chemistry in upstream oil & gas.
• Strong understanding of fluid properties and chemistry of production chemicals.
• Experience with lab analyses relevant to production fluids.
• Familiarity with vendors and supply chain management is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and in field operations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production fluids to monitor for chemical issues.
• Diagnose and recommend solutions for corrosion, scaling, paraffin deposition, and emulsions.
• Develop, implement, and optimize chemical treatment programs for wells and facilities.
• Select and manage production chemicals and ensure proper application.
• Monitor performance of chemical treatments and adjust dosages as needed.
• Conduct lab tests and field trials to evaluate chemical effectiveness and compatibility.
• Collaborate with engineers to troubleshoot fluid-related issues.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations for chemical usage and discharge.
• Maintain detailed records of chemical consumption, performance, and costs.
• Stay updated on new production chemistry technologies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Laboratory analysis techniques

Quality control methods

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a key player in the Oil & Gas industry, is seeking a dedicated Production Chemist to join their operational team based in Queenstown, Eastern Cape . This role is vital for optimizing the chemical aspects of oil and gas production processes, ensuring efficiency, safety, and environmental compliance. The Production Chemist will be responsible for monitoring production fluids, identifying and resolving chemical-related challenges such as scaling, corrosion, and emulsion formation, and implementing appropriate chemical treatment programs. You will work closely with production engineers and field staff to maintain asset integrity and maximize hydrocarbon recovery. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a chemically skilled professional to make a significant impact in the upstream sector. We are looking for an analytical and proactive individual with a strong understanding of industrial chemistry and its application in challenging production environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze production fluids (oil, gas, water) to monitor for potential chemical issues.
• Identify, diagnose, and recommend solutions for production chemistry problems like corrosion, scaling, paraffin deposition, and emulsion formation.
• Develop, implement, and optimize chemical treatment programs for wells and facilities.
• Select and manage the supply of appropriate production chemicals and ensure their effective application.
• Monitor the performance of chemical treatments and adjust dosages as necessary.
• Conduct laboratory tests and field trials to evaluate chemical effectiveness and compatibility.
• Collaborate with production engineers to troubleshoot operational issues related to fluid properties.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations regarding chemical usage and discharge.
• Maintain detailed records of chemical consumption, performance, and associated costs.
• Stay updated on new chemical technologies and industry best practices in production chemistry.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related scientific field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in production chemistry, preferably within the upstream Oil & Gas industry.
• Strong understanding of fluid properties, phase behavior, and the chemistry of oil and gas production.
• Knowledge of common production challenges (corrosion, scaling, asphaltenes, emulsions) and their chemical mitigation.
• Experience with laboratory analysis techniques relevant to production fluids.
• Familiarity with chemical vendors and supply chain management is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a field operations team.
• Must be willing to work in and around the Queenstown, Eastern Cape area.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including medical aid.
• Opportunities for further training and professional development in chemical engineering and production optimization.
• Contribution to a retirement fund.
• A supportive team environment focused on operational excellence.
• Potential for career growth within the company's operations in the Eastern Cape region.