Farm Tank Chemist at Catilas Resources Limited

Location: Koko, Delta

Job Profile

• We are looking for a chemist to join the farm tank team and help our client build safe, high-quality products.
• You will conduct various tests on oil and gas products, analyze their compounds and refine their composition.
• To be successful in this role, you’ll need extensive knowledge of techniques like distillation, crystallization and titration and hands-on experience with spectrometers and chromatographers.
• You should also be comfortable writing technical reports and analyses of your findings.

Responsibilities

• Supports production installations regarding production chemical issues, scaling, emulsions, hydrates, asphaltines, waxing and any other process-related production chemical issues.
• Manages study work relating to Production Chemistry and Flow Assurance Develops, blends and tests chemical products.
• Undertakes research and development on new products.
• Manages all areas of Environmental regulatory compliance concerning the use and discharge of chemicals.
• Reports any breaches of safety procedures to supervision/management.
• Actively participate in and promotes company health and safety campaigns, policies and procedures, and ensures personal safety and that of colleagues at all times.
• Write technical reports of the test results.
• Maintain lab equipment and troubleshoot or report on malfunctions.
• Refine chemical products to improve their quality.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory health and safety guidelines.
• Sterilize equipment and store materials in secure places.

Requirements
Required Education/Qualification:

• BSc in Chemistry or any other relevant Science discipline

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 5years of relevant experience.

Required Skills:

• Previous experience as a production/process chemist in the oil and gas sector.
• Laboratory work is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with spectrometry and chromatography instruments and techniques.
• Good knowledge of laboratory health and safety standards.
• Excellent analytical and research skills.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Working to deadlines.
• Organizing and IT skills.

Salary
Competitive