Remote Offshore Production Chemist: Optimize & Protect

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 1,091,000 - 2,026,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

Flexible schedule

Access to advanced analytical tools

Professional development opportunities

Global Oil & Gas exposure

Remote home office support

Industry webinars & training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Offshore Production Chemist to join a globally distributed, fully remote team. Manage chemical processes for offshore oil & gas production, ensuring efficiency, safety, and environmental compliance while working independently.

You will analyze production fluids, monitor chemical injection systems, and develop treatment programs to optimize performance. Strong data analysis and experience with LIMS are essential for success in this remote role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in production chemistry within Oil & Gas.
• Experience with GC, HPLC, ICP, and titration.
• Knowledge of corrosion inhibitors, scale inhibitors, demulsifiers.
• Experience with LIMS.
• Excellent data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Proficient with remote collaboration tools (Teams/Zoom/Slack).

Responsibilities

• Analyze samples of crude oil, natural gas, and produced water for composition.
• Monitor and troubleshoot chemical injection systems for production enhancement, corrosion inhibition, and scale prevention.
• Develop chemical treatment programs to optimize production efficiency and asset integrity.
• Interpret analytical data and provide recommendations for process adjustments.
• Ensure environmental compliance and company standards regarding chemical usage and discharge.
• Collaborate remotely with offshore platform engineers, geoscientists, and other technical personnel.
• Maintain accurate records of chemical analyses, treatment applications, and performance monitoring.
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in production chemistry and relevant technologies.
• Participate in virtual safety meetings and contribute to improvements in operational practices.

Skills

GC/HPLC/ICP

Data analysis

Remote collaboration tools

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Offshore Production Chemist to join a globally distributed, fully remote team. Manage chemical processes for offshore oil & gas production, ensuring efficiency, safety, and environmental compliance while working independently.

You will analyze production fluids, monitor chemical injection systems, and develop treatment programs to optimize performance. Strong data analysis and experience with LIMS are essential for success in this remote role.