Principal Production Chemist - Upstream Operations

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Production Chemist for our client in Pretoria, Gauteng. This senior role provides expert guidance on production chemistry, asset integrity, flow assurance, and process optimization across upstream operations.

You will lead R&D initiatives, collaborate with field operations and engineering teams, and contribute to chemical management and treatment programs to enhance production efficiency and mitigate risks.

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About the Role

Our client, a leading independent oil and gas producer, is seeking a highly accomplished Principal Production Chemist to join their team in Pretoria, Gauteng. This senior technical role is responsible for providing expert guidance on all aspects of production chemistry, including asset integrity, flow assurance, and process optimization across their upstream operations. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in diagnosing and resolving complex chemical challenges, developing innovative solutions to enhance production efficiency and mitigate operational risks. You will be expected to lead research and development initiatives, collaborate with field operations and engineering teams, and contribute to strategic decision-making regarding chemical management and treatment programs. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your extensive expertise in a challenging and rewarding environment within Pretoria operational hub. We are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of operational integrity and environmental performance, and this role is central to achieving those objectives. As a Principal Production Chemist, you will be a key technical authority, driving best practices and innovation in a vital area of our business. We seek a candidate with a strong scientific background and a proven ability to apply chemical principles to solve complex industry problems.