Senior Production Chemist: Process Optimization

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

Pension plan

Professional development

Stable environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Production Chemist in Stellenbosch to drive the quality and efficiency of chemical processes within the Oil & Gas downstream operations. You will oversee chemical analyses, develop new formulations, and troubleshoot production challenges in a hands-on lab-and-plant environment.

The role requires a strong laboratory background and advanced degrees, with 7+ years in production chemistry.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in production chemistry, preferably within the Oil & Gas sector.
• Proven experience in analytical chemistry techniques and instrumentation.
• Strong understanding of industrial chemical processes and applications.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and laboratory skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a laboratory and plant environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize chemical formulations for production processes, such as demulsifiers, corrosion inhibitors, and scale inhibitors.
• Conduct advanced chemical analyses to monitor process performance and product quality.
• Troubleshoot production issues related to chemical applications and provide technical solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to implement process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure accurate record-keeping of experimental data and results.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Laboratory skills

Problem solving

Industrial processes

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

Master's degree or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Analytical instrumentation

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Production Chemist in Stellenbosch to drive the quality and efficiency of chemical processes within the Oil & Gas downstream operations. You will oversee chemical analyses, develop new formulations, and troubleshoot production challenges in a hands-on lab-and-plant environment.

The role requires a strong laboratory background and advanced degrees, with 7+ years in production chemistry.