Senior Production Chemist - Flow Assurance & Integrity

Placements24; Windsor Park (TN); On-site; USD 61,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Medical aid & retirement

Paid annual leave

Training & certifications

Safety-focused environment

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Production Chemist for its East London, Eastern Cape operations. You will lead production chemical programs to protect asset integrity and maximize hydrocarbon recovery.

The role emphasizes preventing scale, corrosion, paraffin, and hydrates while coordinating with engineers and field staff. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in oilfield chemistry, strong lab skills, and proven ability to design effective treatment strategies and reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of oilfield production chemistry or flow assurance experience.
• In-depth knowledge of scale/corrosion inhibitors, biocides, demulsifiers, hydrate inhibitors.
• Experience with water/oil emulsions and depositional tendencies.
• Proficiency in laboratory analytical techniques relevant to oilfield production.
• Strong flow assurance and asset integrity understanding.
• Excellent reporting, analysis, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage production chemical treatment programs for wells and facilities.
• Monitor chemical performance and analyze samples to assess scale, corrosion, and paraffin.
• Troubleshoot chemical-related production issues with timely solutions.
• Conduct lab testing and interpret results to optimize chemical selection and dosage.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations for chemical handling and disposal.
• Collaborate with production and integrity teams and field personnel.
• Evaluate new chemical technologies and recommend applications.
• Prepare technical reports, recommendations, and cost-benefit analyses.

Skills

Oilfield chemistry

Flow assurance

Laboratory analysis

Analytical thinking

Technical reporting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Spectroscopy

Chromatography

Water analysis

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading upstream Oil & Gas operator, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Production Chemist to join their team in East London, Eastern Cape. This role is integral to ensuring the integrity of production facilities and maximizing hydrocarbon recovery by managing and optimizing production chemical programs. The Senior Production Chemist will focus on preventing and mitigating issues such as scale, corrosion, paraffin, and hydrates that can impact flow assurance and asset integrity. Responsibilities include designing chemical treatment strategies, monitoring their effectiveness, troubleshooting chemical-related problems, and collaborating with production and integrity teams. This position offers a significant opportunity to contribute to the operational efficiency and safety of our assets in East London, Eastern Cape. We are looking for a specialist with a strong background in oilfield chemistry and its practical application.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage production chemical treatment programs for oil and gas wells and facilities.
• Monitor chemical performance, analyze water and oil samples, and assess scale, corrosion, and paraffin deposition.
• Troubleshoot chemical-related production issues, providing timely and effective solutions.
• Conduct laboratory testing and interpret results to optimize chemical selection and dosage.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations for chemical handling and disposal.
• Collaborate with production engineers, integrity engineers, and field operations personnel.
• Evaluate new chemical technologies and recommend their application.
• Prepare technical reports, recommendations, and cost-benefit analyses for chemical treatments.
• Maintain accurate chemical inventory and track operational expenditures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in oilfield production chemistry, flow assurance, or related roles.
• In-depth knowledge of scale inhibitors, corrosion inhibitors, biocides, demulsifiers, and hydrate inhibitors.
• Experience with water chemistry, oilfield emulsions, and depositional tendencies.
• Proficiency in laboratory analytical techniques relevant to oilfield production.
• Strong understanding of flow assurance principles and asset integrity management.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
• Experience working in the East London, Eastern Cape region or similar operational contexts is beneficial.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical aid, retirement fund, and life assurance.
• Generous annual leave and holiday entitlements.
• Opportunities for professional development, training, and certifications.
• A stimulating work environment focused on operational excellence and safety.
• Direct impact on asset performance and longevity in East London, Eastern Cape.
• Potential for career growth within the organization.