Remote Senior Production Chemist – Oil & Gas

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Production Chemist for a fully remote role focused on optimizing production processes and hydrocarbon recovery in the oil and gas sector. You will diagnose complex chemistry issues, develop treatment programs, and support field operations from a distance.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or PhD in Chemistry or related field with a petroleum focus and has 8+ years in production chemistry within oil and gas.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Chemistry or related field with a specialization in petroleum or production chemistry.
• 8+ years of experience in production chemistry within the oil and gas industry.
• Proven expertise in diagnosing and resolving issues related to scale, corrosion, paraffin, asphaltenes, and emulsion control.
• Strong understanding of fluid flow assurance principles and common production challenges.
• Proficiency in laboratory analysis techniques relevant to production fluids.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production fluids (oil, gas, water) to identify chemical issues such as scale, corrosion, paraffin, and emulsion formation.
• Develop, implement, and monitor chemical treatment programs to mitigate production problems and optimize asset performance.
• Provide expert technical support and troubleshooting for production chemistry challenges encountered in the field.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of existing chemical treatments and recommend improvements or alternative solutions.
• Collaborate with production engineers, operations teams, and vendors to ensure optimal chemical selection and application.
• Conduct laboratory studies and pilot tests to evaluate new chemical technologies and application methods.
• Develop and maintain chemical management procedures and best practices.
• Analyze historical data to identify trends and predict potential future chemistry-related issues.
• Ensure compliance with all environmental regulations related to chemical usage and disposal.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Data interpretation

Remote collaboration

Independent work

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree or PhD in Chemistry/ Chemical Engineering with petroleum/ production chemistry focus

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Production Chemist for a fully remote role focused on optimizing production processes and hydrocarbon recovery in the oil and gas sector. You will diagnose complex chemistry issues, develop treatment programs, and support field operations from a distance.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or PhD in Chemistry or related field with a petroleum focus and has 8+ years in production chemistry within oil and gas.