Senior Production Chemist: Oil & Gas Process Optimization

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Production Chemist to join our client’s operations in Polokwane. The role focuses on optimizing production chemistry, ensuring product quality in oil and gas, and troubleshooting processes through analysis of samples.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in analytical chemistry, expert knowledge of oilfield chemistry, corrosion, scale inhibition, and hands-on experience with GC, HPLC, spectroscopy and titration techniques.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience as a Production Chemist or similar role in oil & gas.
• Proficiency in GC, HPLC, spectroscopy, and titrations.
• Strong understanding of oilfield chemistry, corrosion, and scale inhibition.
• Excellent problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and in a team near Polokwane.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production samples (oil, gas, water) to determine composition and identify issues.
• Develop, implement, and monitor chemical treatment programs.
• Troubleshoot chemistry-related operational problems and provide solutions.
• Conduct laboratory tests to evaluate new chemicals and technologies.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations related to chemical usage and disposal.
• Collaborate with production engineers and field staff to optimize chemical performance.
• Maintain accurate records of chemical usage, analysis results, and data.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Oilfield chemistry

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Tools

GC

HPLC

Spectroscopy

Titrations

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Production Chemist to join our client’s operations in Polokwane. The role focuses on optimizing production chemistry, ensuring product quality in oil and gas, and troubleshooting processes through analysis of samples.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in analytical chemistry, expert knowledge of oilfield chemistry, corrosion, scale inhibition, and hands-on experience with GC, HPLC, spectroscopy and titration techniques.