Lead Offshore Production Chemist - George, WC

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement fund contributions

Performance bonus

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Production Chemist to oversee chemical operations and integrity management for offshore facilities near George, Western Cape. You will lead a team of chemists and technicians, manage chemical treatment programs, and ensure environmental compliance.

The role requires an MSc or PhD in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, 10+ years in production chemistry with offshore exposure, and strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving abilities, with travel to offshore

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 10+ years in production chemistry with offshore experience.
• Experience in corrosion, scale, hydrate, and paraffin management.
• Proven leadership of technical teams and complex programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimize chemical treatment programs for offshore production systems.
• Oversee monitoring and analysis of produced fluids and process streams.
• Manage chemical inventory, logistics, and safe handling across platforms.
• Lead and mentor chemists and technicians, ensuring safety and technical excellence.
• Conduct root cause analysis and drive corrective actions.
• Collaborate with asset integrity teams on risk mitigation related to chemistry.
• Ensure regulatory environmental compliance and documentation accuracy.
• Stay current with advancements in production chemistry and monitoring tech.
• Provide expert troubleshooting support to field operations near George.

Skills

Leadership

Production chemistry

Offshore experience

Data analysis

Education

MSc or PhD in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Production Chemist to oversee chemical operations and integrity management for offshore facilities near George, Western Cape. You will lead a team of chemists and technicians, manage chemical treatment programs, and ensure environmental compliance.

The role requires an MSc or PhD in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, 10+ years in production chemistry with offshore exposure, and strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving abilities, with travel to offshore