Senior Production Chemist — Oil & Gas Leader

Placements24; Centurion; Hybride; ZAR 900 000 - 1 300 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Medical aid

Life cover

Retirement fund

Professional development

Conference attendance

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Production Chemist for Centurion, Gauteng. The role oversees production chemistry, corrosion, scaling, emulsion control, and leads a team of chemists and technicians.

You will develop chemical treatment programs and analyze produced fluids to ensure asset integrity. A strong background in oilfield chemistry, analytical techniques, and water treatment is essential to drive operational efficiency and collaboration with operations and engineering across hybrid

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in production chemistry within Oil & Gas.
• Expertise in corrosion inhibition, scale control, and emulsion breaking.
• Proficiency in analytical techniques relevant to oilfield water and hydrocarbon analysis (e.g., ICP, AAS, GC, FTIR).
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to manage and mentor a technical team.
• Strong understanding of water treatment, reservoir souring, and produced water management.
• Experience with chemical injection systems and monitoring equipment.

Responsabilités

• Lead the production chemistry team, providing technical guidance and supervision.
• Develop, implement, and monitor chemical treatment programs for corrosion, scale, and paraffin control.
• Analyze produced fluids (water, oil, gas) to identify issues.
• Oversee laboratory operations and ensure reliable analytical results.
• Investigate production chemistry problems and recommend cost-effective solutions.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering to ensure optimal production performance and asset integrity.
• Manage selection, procurement, and evaluation of production chemicals.
• Develop and maintain SOPs for production chemistry activities.
• Stay updated on advancements in production chemistry technologies and apply where beneficial.

Connaissances

Leadership

Analytical instruments

Problem solving

Analytical methods

Communication

Water treatment

Formation

Master's or PhD in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Production Chemist for Centurion, Gauteng. The role oversees production chemistry, corrosion, scaling, emulsion control, and leads a team of chemists and technicians.

You will develop chemical treatment programs and analyze produced fluids to ensure asset integrity. A strong background in oilfield chemistry, analytical techniques, and water treatment is essential to drive operational efficiency and collaboration with operations and engineering across hybrid