Hybrid Production Chemist: Oil & Gas Process Optimization

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary

Performance incentives

Medical benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous and innovative Production Chemist to join their team in Rustenburg, North West. You will analyze production streams, develop chemical treatment programs, and troubleshoot issues affecting output or asset integrity in the Oil & Gas sector.

The role blends lab work, field support, and data analysis, with opportunities to contribute to process improvements and ongoing technical training; a hybrid work model offers a balance between office and remote work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related scientific field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a production chemistry role, preferably within the Oil & Gas sector.
• Strong understanding of analytical chemistry techniques and instrumentation.
• Knowledge of scale inhibitors, corrosion inhibitors, demulsifiers, and other production chemicals.
• Experience with data analysis and interpretation related to chemical performance.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze crude oil, natural gas, and process water samples to determine chemical compositions and identify potential issues.
• Develop, test, and implement effective chemical treatment programs for production enhancement and asset protection.
• Monitor the performance of chemical injection systems and troubleshoot any related operational problems.
• Conduct laboratory experiments to evaluate new chemical technologies and optimize existing applications.
• Provide technical support and recommendations to production operations regarding chemical usage and best practices.
• Maintain detailed records of analyses, treatments, and performance data, preparing regular reports.

Skills

Analytical chemistry techniques

Data analysis

Education

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

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous and innovative Production Chemist to join their team in Rustenburg, North West. You will analyze production streams, develop chemical treatment programs, and troubleshoot issues affecting output or asset integrity in the Oil & Gas sector.

The role blends lab work, field support, and data analysis, with opportunities to contribute to process improvements and ongoing technical training; a hybrid work model offers a balance between office and remote work.