Production Chemist

Production Chemist

Location:

Lagos

Job Summary:

The role holder will be responsible for coordinating and managing laboratory testing of samples collected from clients’ assets and preparing detailed reports.

Key Responsibility:

  • Performing routine sampling and analysis of hydrocarbon fluids, produced water, and gas samples for oil and gas facilities.
  • Conducting laboratory chemical evaluations and field trials for clients’ production and specialty chemicals.
  • Preparing and submitting bids, and executing assigned production chemistry contracts.
  • Handling gas analyzers.
  • Monitoring export and import gas quality, including CO2, H2S, ethyl mercaptan, copper corrosion, gas composition, and moisture content.
  • Carrying out flow assurance testing on samples collected from clients’ assets.
  • Managing chemical injection facilities for produced water re-injection and other chemical injection skids.
  • Conducting additional sampling and analysis on installations as necessary.
  • Overseeing operations of the production chemistry laboratory.

Education & Work Experience:

  • BSc/HND in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 4 years of demonstrable oil & gas production chemistry experience, including laboratory operations.
  • Must possess an NYSC discharge certificate.

Skills & Competencies:

  • Knowledge of gas sampling and analysis.
  • Proficiency in gas chromatography and gas analyzer applications, including troubleshooting.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and recommend process improvements for fluid sampling and analysis.
  • Experience in laboratory chemical evaluation and performance testing.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent time management skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • General proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.