Senior Oil & Gas Production Chemist - Soweto

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Production Chemist in Soweto, Gauteng, to optimize oilfield production through advanced chemistry. The role involves analyzing production fluids, mitigating scale and corrosion, and developing chemical treatment programs.

You will lead laboratory testing, monitoring of chemical injections, and collaboration with engineers to resolve field challenges while ensuring HSE compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 7+ years in production chemistry within Oil & Gas upstream/midstream.
• Knowledge of scale, corrosion, emulsion and paraffin control technologies.
• Experience with chemical selection, application and monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production fluids to identify chemical challenges and opportunities.
• Develop and implement chemical treatment strategies to optimize production.
• Perform laboratory testing and evaluate production chemicals for efficacy and compatibility.
• Troubleshoot field chemical issues and provide timely solutions.
• Monitor injection systems and treatment programs for performance and safety.
• Collaborate with engineers and field personnel to address operational challenges.
• Prepare technical reports and manage chemical data.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Skills

Production chemistry

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Chemistry

Master's degree

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Production Chemist in Soweto, Gauteng, to optimize oilfield production through advanced chemistry. The role involves analyzing production fluids, mitigating scale and corrosion, and developing chemical treatment programs.

You will lead laboratory testing, monitoring of chemical injections, and collaboration with engineers to resolve field challenges while ensuring HSE compliance.