Production Chemist

Placements24; Polokwane; Sur place; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical aid

Provident fund

Training opportunities

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Production Chemist for the Polokwane, Limpopo site in South Africa. The role focuses on optimizing production processes, ensuring fluid quality, and solving chemical challenges in upstream operations.

You will perform laboratory analyses and develop chemical treatments to protect assets. You will collaborate with production engineers and field staff, maintain records, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards while advancing in a dynamic Oil & Gas

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related science field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in production chemistry in Oil & Gas.
• Strong understanding of oilfield fluid properties, corrosion, and scaling mechanisms.
• Proficiency in laboratory analytical techniques and instrumentation.
• Experience with production chemicals in upstream operations.
• Willingness to work in Polokwane, Limpopo; knowledge of HSE protocols.

Responsabilités

• Analyze crude oil, natural gas, and water samples for composition and quality.
• Monitor and optimize production chemicals like corrosion and scale inhibitors.
• Conduct lab tests to troubleshoot problems such as emulsions or fouling.
• Develop and implement chemical injection strategies to improve recovery and asset protection.
• Collaborate with production engineers and field staff to address operational challenges.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and prepare technical reports on chemical performance.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations related to chemical handling and disposal.
• Stay updated on new chemical technologies and their applications.
• Perform quality control checks on produced fluids to meet sales specs.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Laboratory analysis

Problem solving

Effective communication

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Outils

Laboratory instrumentation

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a key operator in the **Oil & Gas** production sector, is seeking a diligent Production Chemist to join their operational team in **Polokwane, Limpopo**. This role is crucial for optimizing production processes, ensuring fluid quality, and addressing chemical challenges encountered in upstream operations. The Production Chemist will be responsible for laboratory analysis, troubleshooting production issues, and recommending chemical treatments to enhance efficiency and asset integrity. This position offers a hands‑on opportunity to apply chemical expertise in a dynamic production environment within **South Africa**.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze crude oil, natural gas, and water samples to determine composition and quality.
• Monitor and optimize the performance of production chemicals (e.g., corrosion inhibitors, scale inhibitors, demulsifiers).
• Conduct laboratory tests to troubleshoot production problems, such as emulsion formation or equipment fouling.
• Develop and implement chemical injection strategies to improve oil and gas recovery and protect assets.
• Collaborate with production engineers and field staff to address operational challenges.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and prepare technical reports on chemical performance.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations related to chemical handling and disposal.
• Stay updated on new chemical technologies and their potential applications in production operations.
• Perform quality control checks on produced fluids to meet sales specifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related science field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in production chemistry, preferably within the **Oil & Gas** industry.
• Strong understanding of oilfield fluid properties, corrosion, and scaling mechanisms.
• Proficiency in laboratory analytical techniques and instrumentation.
• Experience with production chemicals and their application in upstream operations.
• Good problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Must be willing to work in **Polokwane, Limpopo**.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental (HSE) protocols.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, along with benefits such as medical aid and a provident fund. Opportunities for training and development in specialized areas of production chemistry are available. This role provides a stable career path within the vital **Oil & Gas** industry in **South Africa**, based in **Polokwane**.