Job Description and Requirements Chemist
Description Within the oil and gas industry, Chemists can work in a variety of roles within Operators, specialist chemical companies, well services companies, consultancies, etc. Chemists can work both onshore and offshore.
Qualifications: The nature of the work done by Chemists depends on the sort of company they work in and may include:
Developing standards and procedures for chemical analysis and use
Monitor usage of chemicals offshore and analyse against production/process data
Laboratory testing of samples sent from offshore
Developing, blending and testing chemical products
Undertake research and development
Trouble-shooting production problems
Benefits: The use of chemicals and the application of a variety of aspects of chemistry are essential to the oil and gas industry to enhance production performance, prevent corrosion and support exploration activities. The continuous development of new chemical products is also an essential part of the future of the industry.
